Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): what you need to know
Atlanta is 15 hours behind Melbourne and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Your MEL to ATL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MEL and ATL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight is R 10,576. A round-trip ticket is currently R 16,207. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MEL to ATL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar and experience more of Atlanta and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Atlanta. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Atlanta based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Atlanta is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to ATL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Atlanta. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta, Charlotte is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.