Travelling from Melbourne to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP).
Greenville is 15 hours behind Melbourne. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is located in Greenville, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to GSP.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers offer a great opportunity to discover a new city or just take a break during your travels. When searching for a cheap flight from Melbourne to GSP, uncheck 'Direct flights only' to explore all potential stops. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is one option when departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to GSP flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down as expected.
About Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near GSP:
Pick up a Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport rental car and explore Greenville and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, Alamo and Avis are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
The street address for GSP is 2000 GPS Drive, Suite 1.
Getting from Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to central Greenville
From Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, central Greenville is around 23 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is R 10,822. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 21,209. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to GSP. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to GSP.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP). May is the peak month for travel to Greenville. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in January.
The warmest month in Greenville is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Melbourne to GSP plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Greenville
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Greenville:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Falls Park on the Reedy, Brewery 85 and Unity Park are leading attractions which should feature on any good Greenville itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Greenville is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres east of Greenville, a visit to Charlotte will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, head for Atlanta, about 241 kilometres southwest of Greenville. Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre are key highlights.
