Flying from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Melbourne: what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is 16 hours ahead of Birmingham, where Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located.
Leave enough time to make your flight from BHM to Melbourne. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Finding a stopover on your flight from BHM to Melbourne is easy. Whether you're eager to potentially save money on your fare or discover a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out your options. A popular stop is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
You'll 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 change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Melbourne, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Central Birmingham to BHM is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 11 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Melbourne
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Melbourne is C$1,124. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,949. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from BHM to Melbourne. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
Getting cheap tickets from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Melbourne is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Airports 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.
Getting there on public transport takes about 42 minutes.
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Avalon Airport (AVV)
The centre of Melbourne is approximately 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). As soon as your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Melbourne has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 51 minutes.
The trip will take about 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
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Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Melbourne, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Melbourne for January to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from BHM to Melbourne sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
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Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Melbourne travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Eureka Skydeck 88.
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