Flying from Minneapolis to Melbourne: what you need to know
Minneapolis's main base, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Minneapolis to Melbourne.
Hop off the plane at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the major arrival point in Melbourne.
Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your Minneapolis to Melbourne flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Melbourne
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Minneapolis to Melbourne flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from Minneapolis to Melbourne.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Melbourne by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Minneapolis to Melbourne flights.
Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Minneapolis to Melbourne flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The journey from central Minneapolis to MSP takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis to Melbourne, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
77.37% of flights that leave from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 30 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near MEL if you have a late flight from Minneapolis to Melbourne. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
After your flight from Minneapolis to Melbourne has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
The trip will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
The fastest way to reach your destination is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car hire and be on your way in a flash.
Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from AVV three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Essendon Airport (MEB) is roughly 11 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre in a car once you've hopped off your flight from Minneapolis to Melbourne.
Public transport can take you there in around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Stay in control of the next part of your trip with an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar make getting on the road effortless.
If you're looking for a particular kind of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at snagging what you want. Reserve your ride from MEB a few weeks ahead of your flight from Minneapolis to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
January is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis to Melbourne. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Minneapolis to Melbourne ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Melbourne around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Melbourne right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Melbourne:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Melbourne, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to tick off its leading sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
