Travelling from Melbourne to Ontario International Airport (ONT): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Ontario International Airport (ONT).
Ontario International Airport is located in Ontario. The city operates on the UTC-7 timezone and is 18 hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Melbourne to ONT.
During high season, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to ONT. Simply deselect '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 airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Ontario International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to ONT flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport get to their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Ontario International Airport (ONT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Ontario International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near ONT:
Pick up an Ontario International Airport rental car and explore Ontario and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Fox - Rent A Car and Thrifty are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Ontario International Airport flight.
The street address for ONT is 2900 E. Airport Drive.
Getting from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to central Ontario
Ontario International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Ontario. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Ontario International Airport is 490 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 917 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to ONT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Cheap Melbourne to Ontario International 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.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to ONT couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a price drop.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Ontario International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
May is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Ontario International Airport (ONT), while August is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Ontario based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Melbourne to ONT plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ontario to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Ontario International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Ontario
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Ontario International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ontario:
Conservation Park and Citizens Business Bank Arena are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Ontario itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Scandia.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Ontario, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 153 kilometres south to San Diego to tick off its top sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Bakersfield is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres north-west of Ontario. No journey is complete without experiencing Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
