Flying from Philadelphia to Melbourne: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Melbourne taking off from here.
Touch down at Melbourne's chief entry point, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Philadelphia to Melbourne.
Flying over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You will need an ETA for Australia if you hold a passport from United States and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before booking your cheap flights from Philadelphia to Melbourne, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Flying from Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Philadelphia to Melbourne departing from Philadelphia International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
PHL is about 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 44 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Melbourne or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres. It takes around 28 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 42 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Philadelphia to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Once you've hopped off your flight from Philadelphia to Melbourne, expect a drive time of approximately 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Melbourne
R 9,086 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Melbourne. A return flight starts at R 24,440. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Melbourne if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for a ticket from Philadelphia to Melbourne.
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Play around with filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Philadelphia to Melbourne, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia to Melbourne. To escape the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
Schedule your flight from Philadelphia to Melbourne for January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Melbourne in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Melbourne right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Melbourne:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Melbourne to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Eureka Skydeck 88.
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