Cheap Flights from MEL to AUS: When to Fly from Melbourne to Austin

 

The cheapest times to fly from MEL to AUS are

• January 22nd to March 25th
• April 23rd to May 6th
• July 16th to September 9th
• October 8th to November 25th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MEL to AUS is mid October. Prices can be as high as $2291 for Friday flights during early January, or as low as $871 for Tuesday flights around mid October.

 

When to Fly to Austin

Flying from Melbourne (MEL) to Austin, TX (AUS) will usually cost between $920 to $1794 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid October with an average ticket price of $930. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early January, with an average price of $2113. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1183 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1122 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MEL to AUS flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MEL to AUS route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MEL to AUS flight is slightly more expensive than the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Melbourne. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.08, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $139 (9%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1123. Return trip prices are from the AUS to MEL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MEL to AUS can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 16 hour 58 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from MEL to AUS while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking MEL to AUS

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from MEL to AUS — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MEL to AUS? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 22 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Alaska, American, ANA, Asiana, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, China Southern, Delta, Emirates, Etihad, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian, JAL, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, United, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Austin – Bergstrom International Airport to Melbourne International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 8880 miles or 14291 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MEL to AUS?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MEL to AUS flight is about 16 hour 58 minutes.

How many flights go between Melbourne and Austin, TX?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 100 available flights from MEL to AUS.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.