Flying from Las Vegas to Melbourne: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Las Vegas. Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Las Vegas to Melbourne taking off from here.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the primary gateway where you can disembark in Melbourne.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Las Vegas to Melbourne. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like October and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
To visit Australia for tourism purposes, you will need an ETA if you have a passport from United States. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and length of your trip. Always check the most recent guidelines before booking your cheap flight from Las Vegas to Melbourne.
Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Las Vegas to Melbourne. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Las Vegas to LAS takes approximately 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Las Vegas to Melbourne or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes around 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 42 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Las Vegas to Melbourne. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is around 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). Once your flight from Las Vegas to Melbourne has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 51 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours and 4 minutes on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Melbourne
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Melbourne is 411 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 863 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Las Vegas to Melbourne if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Las Vegas to Melbourne throughout the month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Las Vegas to Melbourne. July is the most popular month for a trip to Melbourne. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Schedule your flight from Las Vegas to Melbourne for January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Las Vegas to Melbourne sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Las Vegas to Melbourne, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Melbourne to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Eureka Skydeck 88.
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