Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale's timezone is UTC-4, making Fort Lauderdale 15 hours behind Melbourne.
Leave plenty of time to make your MEL to FLL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between MEL and FLL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight is R 13,192. A return fare is currently R 26,198. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to FLL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MEL to FLL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Reserve a hotel near FLL if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Renta Florida, OtoQ or Thrifty and explore beyond Fort Lauderdale's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Fort Lauderdale. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Fort Lauderdale during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to FLL in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Fort Lauderdale, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey about 499 kilometres north to Jacksonville to check off its leading attractions. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Miami is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. No trip is complete without a visit to Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.
