Travelling from Dallas to Melbourne: what you need to know
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is Dallas's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Dallas to Melbourne departing from here.
Hop off the plane at Melbourne's major hub, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
17 hours 46 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Dallas to Melbourne. Operating on the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Dallas.
The busiest route for flights from Dallas to Melbourne is from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Choose from 4 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DFW to MEL is the 18:55 Qantas option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 20:50 with Qantas.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Dallas to Melbourne. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
To visit Australia for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you have a passport from United States. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the duration and purpose of your trip. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap flight from Dallas to Melbourne.
Flying from Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Set off from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on a nonstop flight from Dallas to Melbourne. From DFW, you can fly directly into Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
When jetting out of DFW, you can catch a direct flight from Dallas to Melbourne with Qantas.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Dallas to Melbourne with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Dallas, DFW can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 3 hours and 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dallas to Melbourne? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 42 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dallas to Melbourne. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
After your flight from Dallas to Melbourne has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 2 hours and 4 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Melbourne
C$787 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Melbourne. Return flights start from C$1,333. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap flights from Dallas to Melbourne by booking at least 1 month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Dallas to Melbourne is September. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the dates with the lowest fares.
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Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the most popular month for flights from Dallas to Melbourne. To escape the crowds, visit Melbourne in April.
Lock in your flight from Dallas to Melbourne for January if you'd like to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Dallas to Melbourne in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dallas to Melbourne, browse our range of hotels including:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.
Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental
Check out our range of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Dallas to Melbourne. Whether you're searching for a compact ride, spacious sedan or anything in between, you can compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.
