Travelling from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of New Orleans and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Your MSY to MEL flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as October? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MSY and MEL:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, 497 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 935 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from MSY to MEL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
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Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.19% of flights that take off from MSY land on time.
Central New Orleans to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near MSY. Whether you have an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Reserve a hotel close to MEL if you're catching a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and see more of Melbourne and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSY to MEL sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Geelong is another essential stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.