Travelling from Melbourne to St. John's International Airport (YYT): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to St. John's International Airport (YYT) out of here.
The timezone in St John's is UTC-3:30, which is 13 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. St. John's International Airport is located in St John's.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Melbourne to YYT. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to St. John's International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
67.71% of flights that take 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 about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to YYT flight is much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
Avalon Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 80.09% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
About St. John's International Airport (YYT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to St. John's International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YYT instead:
Pick up a St. John's International Airport rental car and discover St John's and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to St. John's International Airport flight.
Getting from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to central St John's
St. John's International Airport to the centre of St John's is roughly 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to St. John's International Airport (YYT)
Right now, $1,180 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to St. John's International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,961. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to YYT. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Melbourne to St. John's International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Melbourne to YYT couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Find a cheap flight from Melbourne to St. John's International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to St. John's International Airport (YYT)
August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to St. John's International Airport (YYT). Visit St John's in April for a quieter experience.
When booking your Melbourne to YYT flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in St John's, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to St. John's International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about St John's
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to St. John's International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring St John's:
Signal Hill and Cape Spear are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your St John's travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Cabot Tower.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited St John's, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel around 257 kilometres north-west to Grand Falls-Windsor to check off its popular sights. From Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception to Canyon Park Walking Trail and Salmonid Interpretation Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 241 kilometres west of St John's, Grand Bank is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Marine Hike, Victoria Hall Museum and Seaman's Provincial Museum.