Travelling from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Melbourne's main airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV). Explore the options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) setting off from either of these.
Around 2 hours is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport flight.
Melbourne and Coffs Harbour (where Coffs Harbour Airport is located) share the UTC+11 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you arrive.
The most popular route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS). You can choose from 5 direct services every week. Qantas operates a 10:10am departure between MEL and CFS.
To ensure you catch your flight from Melbourne to CFS, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Get to your destination in one go from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) can be booked from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport with Qantas. This well-known airline operates services from MEL.
Qantas is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from MEL to CFS.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Qantas.
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
67.71% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to CFS flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 80.09% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CFS instead:
Pick up a Coffs Harbour Airport rental car and explore Coffs Harbour and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Hertz and Avis are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to central Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour Airport to the centre of Coffs Harbour is around 3 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
Currently, 110 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 221 €. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to CFS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Cheap Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS). July is the busiest month to visit Coffs Harbour. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
Book a Melbourne to CFS plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Coffs Harbour to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Coffs Harbour
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Coffs Harbour Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Coffs Harbour:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Coffs Harbour when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Dolphin Marine Conservation Park followed by Solitary Islands Marine Park and Sapphire Beach.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Coffs Harbour, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Journey about 257 kilometres north to Gold Coast to tick off its top attractions. From SkyPoint Observation Deck to Pacific Airshow and Pacific Airshow Gold Coast, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 225 kilometres south-west of Coffs Harbour, Tamworth is another essential stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Powerhouse motorcycle museum, Australian Country Music Hall of Fame and Tamworth Regional Gallery.
