Flying from Melbourne to La Serena La Florida Airport (LSC): What you need to know
La Serena La Florida Airport is located in La Serena. The city follows the UTC-3 timezone and is 14 hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to LSC won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a popular month such as December? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to La Serena La Florida Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 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 LSC flight is much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About La Serena La Florida Airport (LSC)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to La Serena La Florida Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near LSC and turn out the lights sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a La Serena La Florida Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Street Rent a Car, gama or Budget and find adventure across La Serena and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Melbourne to La Serena La Florida Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from La Serena La Florida Airport (LSC) to central La Serena
From La Serena La Florida Airport, central La Serena is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to La Serena La Florida Airport (LSC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to La Serena La Florida Airport is $1,467. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,574. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to LSC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to La Serena La Florida Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Melbourne to LSC.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to La Serena La Florida Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to La Serena La Florida Airport (LSC)
November is when most people book flights from Melbourne to La Serena La Florida Airport (LSC). Plan your visit to La Serena in September if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Melbourne to LSC plane ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in La Serena to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to La Serena La Florida Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about La Serena
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to La Serena La Florida Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring La Serena:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, Plaza de Armas and Observatorio Astronomico la Silla de Eso are top sights which should feature on every La Serena itinerary.
Explore more of Chile
Copiapo is just one of the many cities in Chile waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of La Serena. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Laguna Verde, Desierto Florido and San Jose Mine (Los 33).
If there's time to check out another major stop in Chile, head for Vallenar, roughly 153 kilometres north of La Serena. Villa Los Regidores, Iglesia Corazon de Maria and Torre Centenario are highlights.
