Flying from Melbourne to Victoria: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Victoria departing from here.
Disembark at Victoria International Airport (YYJ), the chief entry point to Victoria.
Victoria's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Victoria 19 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you make it on your Melbourne to Victoria flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Victoria
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Melbourne to Victoria flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Melbourne to Victoria.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a better deal is available on cheap flights from Melbourne to Victoria.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Victoria, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria takes around 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near YYJ if you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Victoria. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Victoria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Victoria and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Victoria International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is about 0.64 kilometres from central Victoria. Once you've hopped off your flight from Melbourne to Victoria, it takes approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 10 minutes.
Best time to go to Victoria
February is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Victoria, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Victoria based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Victoria is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 23ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to Victoria ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Victoria in February when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about Victoria
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Victoria right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Victoria:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are popular attractions which should be on every Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Victoria, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel about 97 kilometres north to Vancouver to check off its leading sights. From Stanley Park to Granville Island and Science World, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria, Surrey is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
