Travelling from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) are the two main airports in Seattle.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 18 hours ahead of Seattle. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Seattle to MEL. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it easy to book a flight from Seattle to MEL with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers between SEA and MEL include:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
SEA is roughly 23 kilometres from central Seattle. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the best route and available public transport options.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Break up your flight from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between Lake Union Sea Plane Base and MEL include:
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in around 23 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 11 minutes.
It's your vacation, so why not spend another night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Seattle to MEL:
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 28 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 42 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is C$677. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,464. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score flight tickets from Seattle to MEL, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding flight tickets from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. July is the most popular month for a trip to Melbourne. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Melbourne. January is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Seattle to MEL during then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Melbourne right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
One of the best ways to get to know Melbourne is to check out its most popular sights. Essential stops include Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88.
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