Flying from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Coffs Harbour (the location of Coffs Harbour Airport).
The busiest route is from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Choose from 30 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CFS to MEL is the 12:15 Qantas option. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 18:50 with Qantas.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from CFS to Melbourne. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct flights from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne are available for booking. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) will be where your journey ends.
Check out the deals with Qantas. This airline has direct flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne.
You don't need a visa or passport to travel within Australia. You will need a valid form of identification though, like a driver's licence or an ID card. Add them to your packing checklist once you've booked flight tickets from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne.
The journey from central Coffs Harbour to CFS takes about 13 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 7 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to CFS:
How to find the cheapest flights from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Melbourne
C$147 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne. Return flights start at C$294. These prices can change based on demand.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CFS to Melbourne.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
It takes roughly 42 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is around 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). As soon as your flight from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 51 minutes.
The journey will take approximately 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
Little River Bed and Breakfast is a comfortable accommodation option within a short drive of AVV. Drop your bags here after your flight from CFS to Melbourne and then hang the 'Do not disturb' sign to get some rest.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Melbourne, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from CFS to Melbourne sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Melbourne right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Coffs Harbour Airport to Melbourne:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are must-visits when exploring Melbourne.
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