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Flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 18,790. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.R 7,967 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar.One-way flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,967, select.
Melbourne.R 8,264 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,264, select.
Melbourne.R 8,277 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Apr.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,277, select.
Melbourne.R 8,491 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,491, select.
Melbourne.R 8,607 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,607, select.
Melbourne.R 8,920 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,920, select.
Melbourne.R 8,923 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,923, select.
Melbourne.R 8,968 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,968, select.
Melbourne.R 18,540 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Fort Lauderdale International on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 18,540, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from R 7,967
Apr
from R 8,277
May
from R 8,491
Jun
from R 8,923
Jul
from R 8,920
Aug
from R 8,968
Sep
from R 8,264
Oct
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Nov
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Dec
from R 8,607
Jan
from R 18,540
Feb
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Alternative Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Melbourne Essendon

11km from central Melbourne
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Melbourne Tullamarine

19km from central Melbourne
Cheapest
from R 7,967
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Melbourne Avalon

50km from central Melbourne
from R 8,704
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Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 7,967
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne is R 14,522. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 14,522.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne is usually April.
If you're flying from Fort Lauderdale, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from R 14,522.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne on Saturday, 25 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Fort Lauderdale and Melbourne. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
The cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne is Air Canada .

Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Fort Lauderdale's main base, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne.

  • Come in for landing at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the major arrival point in Melbourne.

  • The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 15 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne flight.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne

  • Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.

  • Getting cheap plane tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne flights.

Flying from Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)

  • We make it a cinch to find a Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • FLL is around 5 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:

  • 73.74% of flights taking off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.

Arriving in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:

  • Hit the road running by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Melbourne and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • The centre of Melbourne is around 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). After your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 50 minutes.

  • Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 5 minutes.

  • The quickest way to get to where you're going is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car hire and get going in the blink of an eye.

  • Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

  • Essendon Airport (MEB) is around 11 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre in a cab or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne.

  • The journey takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport.

  • Whether you'd like an economy for a solo trip or a full-size SUV to fit a group of friends, you'll find the ideal Essendon Airport rental car for you. Explore the types of wheels available from names such as East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.

  • Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne is always smart. Along with more affordable prices, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at MEB.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • January is the busiest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne. To avoid the crowds, head to Melbourne in April.

  • The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).

More about Melbourne

  • Once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Melbourne, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are leading attractions which should be on any good Melbourne itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

  • Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres to the north-east, top sights here include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.

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