Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne: what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is Fort Lauderdale's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne departing from here.
Touch down at Melbourne's primary gateway, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You will need an ETA for Australia if you hold a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest updates.
Flying from Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 27 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes around 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 42 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Once you've disembarked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne, expect a drive time of approximately 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne
Right now, ₹ 62,895 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 109,835. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne. July is the busiest month to travel to Melbourne. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Before booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Melbourne right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Melbourne to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Eureka Skydeck 88.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
Explore our lineup of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne. Whether you want an economy ride, a standard vehicle or something that makes a statement, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.
