Flying from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
Melbourne is 18 hours ahead of Seattle. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne, which follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Seattle to MEL. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Seattle to MEL departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
81.27% of flights departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport reach their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of SEA.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can arrive at LKE from central Seattle in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Seattle to MEL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near MEL and fast-forward to bedtime:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt to explore Melbourne and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne is around 19 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is $665. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,479. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Seattle to MEL, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). July is the most popular month to visit Melbourne. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
Book a Seattle to MEL flight ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Melbourne right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Your Melbourne visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that belong on your itinerary include Flinders Street Railway Station, Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit.
Explore more of Australia
Bendigo is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Melbourne. Around 113 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Around 88 kilometres west of Melbourne, Ballarat is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park.
