Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Melbourne is four hours ahead of Ho Chi Minh City and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Every week, there are 68 Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, opt for the 11:05 VietJet Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 22:40 with Jetstar.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your SGN to MEL flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can travel nonstop to Melbourne, Australia. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Jetstar is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 79.31% of its services landing as planned, Vietnam Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SGN to MEL flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SGN and MEL include:
Ngurah Rai International Airport
Changi International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is ج.م. 5,600. A return ticket is currently ج.م. 12,852. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from SGN to MEL by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from SGN to MEL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Of all flights leaving Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% touch down on time at their destination.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near SGN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you're coming in on a late Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SGN to MEL in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Melbourne, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its leading sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Australia, head for Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are highlights.
