Travelling from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 17 hours ahead of New Orleans.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your MSY to MEL flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between MSY and MEL include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight is $951. A round-trip fare is currently $1,762. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from MSY to MEL, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MSY to MEL is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
MSY's address is 900 Airline Highway.
When it comes to the on-time performance of New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is around 18 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MSY. Whether you're catching an early flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
If you have a late New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Follow your own route with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and chase adventure across Melbourne and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MSY to MEL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Melbourne, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Travel around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its top sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.