Travelling from Melbourne to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL): What you need to know
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is located in Atlanta. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is 16 hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Melbourne to ATL. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to ATL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to ATL flight is much easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down as planned.
About Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to ATL if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Pick one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar to explore Atlanta and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport flight.
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Getting from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Atlanta. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
465 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. A return flight starts at 906 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to ATL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
March is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). Plan your visit to Atlanta in January for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Melbourne to ATL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Atlanta
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Atlanta:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Atlanta itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Atlanta has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 225 kilometres west of Atlanta, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like 16th Street Baptist Church, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Civil Rights District.
Montgomery is another standout destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometres southwest of Atlanta. No journey is complete without seeing Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site.