Travelling from Mildura Airport (MQL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Mildura Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Mildura.
Flights from MQL to MEL start at 06:30 — the earliest with Qantas. The latest departure is at 17:05 with Qantas. Overall, there are 405 weekly Mildura Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MQL to MEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Qantas offers direct flights from Mildura Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Melbourne — and maybe even more of Australia if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Qantas on this route.
Qantas leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MQL to MEL flights, with 82.98% of services landing as scheduled.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Mildura Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Many passengers pass through Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mildura Airport (MQL) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, R 2,221 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Mildura Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,509. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from MQL to MEL by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Mildura Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from MQL to MEL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Mildura Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Mildura Airport (MQL)
80.82% of flights departing from Mildura Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of MQL.
Central Mildura to Mildura Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near MQL. Whether you have an early flight from Mildura Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you have a late Mildura Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near MEL:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Mildura Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Melbourne. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Mildura Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MQL to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among its highlights.
