Flying from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Tampa. Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) leaving from here.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 15 hours ahead of Tampa. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your flight from Tampa to MEL, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Tampa International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from Tampa International Airport, 78.59% land on schedule at their destination.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
You can reach PIE from the centre of Tampa in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 29 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport the day before your Tampa to MEL flight:
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.01%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Reserve a hotel near MEL if you have a late flight from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. How long it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, R 11,660 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 21,990. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Tampa to MEL, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). July is the most popular month to visit Melbourne. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in April.
Before locking in your Tampa to MEL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tampa to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Melbourne when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Flinders Street Railway Station followed by Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
Bendigo is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
If you want to check out another corner of Australia, head for Ballarat, about 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park are key highlights.
