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Melbourne.$553 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Port Lincoln on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Port Lincoln.Price includes taxes and charges.From $553, select.
Melbourne.$556 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Oct, returning Thu, 16 Oct.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Port Lincoln on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Port Lincoln.Price includes taxes and charges.From $556, select.
Melbourne.$576 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Jul, returning Thu, 24 Jul.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Port Lincoln on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Port Lincoln.Price includes taxes and charges.From $576, select.
Melbourne.$593 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Port Lincoln on Fri, 27 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Port Lincoln.Price includes taxes and charges.From $593, select.
Melbourne.$603 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 May, returning Fri, 30 May.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Port Lincoln on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Port Lincoln.Price includes taxes and charges.From $603, select.
Melbourne.$606 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Dec, returning Tue, 30 Dec.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Port Lincoln on Thu, 25 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 30 Dec, arriving in Port Lincoln.Price includes taxes and charges.From $606, select.
Melbourne.$619 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Thu, 5 Jun.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Port Lincoln on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Port Lincoln.Price includes taxes and charges.From $619, select.

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Port Lincoln to Melbourne: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$553
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Port Lincoln to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Port Lincoln to Melbourne is $553. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Port Lincoln to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from $553.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Port Lincoln to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Port Lincoln to Melbourne is usually June.
If you're flying from Port Lincoln Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from $553.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Port Lincoln Airport to Melbourne on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Port Lincoln Airport and Melbourne. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Qantas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Flying from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Port Lincoln Airport is located in Port Lincoln. Operating on the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 30 minutes ahead of Port Lincoln.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from PLO to Melbourne.

  • Flying over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Once you've booked cheap tickets from Port Lincoln Airport to Melbourne, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't required since you're flying within Australia. As long as you have another valid form of identification, like a driver's licence or an ID card, you're all set.

  • Central Port Lincoln to PLO is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 16 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Need a handy hotel close to PLO? If you're boarding an early flight from Port Lincoln Airport to Melbourne, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

How to find the cheapest flights from Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) to Melbourne

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Port Lincoln Airport to Melbourne is $270. The cheapest price for a return flight is $553. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from PLO to Melbourne, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Port Lincoln Airport to Melbourne.

  • Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from PLO to Melbourne. There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll let you know the moment the price changes.

  • Make the most of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Port Lincoln Airport to Melbourne, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to the centre of Melbourne is about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 42 minutes.

  • Reserve a hotel near MEL if you have a late flight from Port Lincoln Airport to Melbourne. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Following your flight from Port Lincoln Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • You can also opt for public transport, which typically takes 2 hours and 4 minutes.

  • Unpack your bags not long after your flight from PLO to Melbourne at Little River Bed and Breakfast. This comfortable accommodation option is an easy drive from AVV.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Port Lincoln Airport to Melbourne while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Melbourne, consider the pace you like to travel at.

  • Before you book a flight from Port Lincoln Airport to Melbourne, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.

  • Look for cheap flights from PLO to Melbourne in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.

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