Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Dallas: what you need to know
Approximately 17 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dallas.
Dallas is 16 hours behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located. Dallas observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the most popular route, with four flights a week to choose from. You can travel from MEL to DFW at 15:05 with Qantas.
For a stress-free journey, 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 MEL to Dallas flight.
Flying over a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Start your trip at MEL and fly straight to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). That will be your arrival point when searching for Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dallas tickets.
Check out the promotions from Qantas. This airline operates direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dallas.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from MEL to Dallas with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
MEL is around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dallas? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Dallas
$915 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dallas flight. A return flight ticket right now is $1,468. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MEL to Dallas.
May is the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dallas tickets. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MEL to Dallas by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
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Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The distance from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to central Dallas is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dallas. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DFW instead:
Grab a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car and explore Dallas and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Europcar and Thrifty are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from MEL to Dallas can help you get the lowest rate.
You'll find DFW at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Once your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dallas has landed, you can reach the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Dallas is roughly 16 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near DAL. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your MEL to Dallas flight:
Easirent, Thrifty and Dollar make collecting a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car simple. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at DAL can land you a better rate.
You'll find Dallas Love Field Airport at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
Visit Dallas during the high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dallas in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Before booking a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dallas plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Dallas, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to Dallas in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
More about Dallas
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Dallas right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Dallas:
Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Dallas to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Dallas Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dallas. Around 370 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
Around 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas, San Antonio is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.