Flying from Melbourne to Phoenix: what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Phoenix.
Hop off the plane at Phoenix's primary gateway, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to Phoenix, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're heading away during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
If you have a passport from Australia, you'll need an ETA to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Melbourne to Phoenix for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before you fly.
Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from Melbourne to Phoenix with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 28 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 42 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Phoenix? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Arriving in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF) to the centre of Phoenix is about 33 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 54 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Phoenix. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SCF instead:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Once your flight from Melbourne to Phoenix has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 11 minutes by car. Central Phoenix is approximately 8 kilometres from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).
Travelling by public transport will take around 34 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable stays where you can make a pit stop near PHX. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Melbourne to Phoenix at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Phoenix
At the moment, C$697 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Phoenix. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,360. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Phoenix. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Melbourne to Phoenix across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to Phoenix every day.
Use filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Phoenix, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Best time to go to Phoenix
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from Melbourne to Phoenix. The city buzzes in peak season, but hotel prices are generally higher and attractions can get crowded. Go to Phoenix in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne to Phoenix, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Phoenix, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 44ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Phoenix in January when temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC.
More about Phoenix
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Phoenix right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Phoenix:
Desert Botanical Garden and Heard Museum are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Phoenix to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Papago Park.
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