Flying from Melbourne to Tucson International Airport (TUS): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Tucson International Airport (TUS) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Tucson is UTC-7, which is 18 hours behind Melbourne. Tucson International Airport is located in Tucson.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to TUS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Melbourne to TUS that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and TUS include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Tucson International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can get to AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to TUS flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving as expected.
About Tucson International Airport (TUS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Tucson International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near TUS:
Pick up a Tucson International Airport rental car and discover Tucson and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Tucson International Airport flight.
The address for TUS is 7005 South Plumer Ave..
Getting from Tucson International Airport (TUS) to central Tucson
From Tucson International Airport, central Tucson is around 21 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 3 hours 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
At the moment, $1,342 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Tucson International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,529. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to TUS. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Melbourne to Tucson International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on flight tickets from Melbourne to TUS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Tucson International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Tucson International Airport (TUS)
May is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Tucson International Airport (TUS), while October is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Tucson based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Tucson is June, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your Melbourne to TUS flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Tucson International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tucson
Start your Tucson trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Tucson International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Saguaro National Park East Unit, Airplane Boneyard and National Parks Conservation are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Tucson itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Tucson, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Phoenix to check off its leading attractions. From Camelback Mountain to Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain and Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, consider Mesa, about 161 kilometres north-west of Tucson. Mesa Arts Centre, Commemorative Air Force Museum and Arizona Museum of Natural History are the start of reasons to visit.