Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Minneapolis and observes the UTC+11 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP to MEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between MSP and MEL include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is R 13,070. A return fare is currently R 18,073. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MSP to MEL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MSP to MEL.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MSP:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you have a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt to explore Melbourne and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Melbourne. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSP to MEL in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
