Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Melbourne is 18 hours ahead of Sacramento and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SMF to MEL flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SMF and MEL include:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Currently, 576 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 953 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from SMF to MEL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Sacramento International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SMF to MEL.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sacramento International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that take off from SMF arrive at their destination on time.
Sacramento International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport off to a hassle-free start. Just a short drive from SMF, spend the night in Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sacramento International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate 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 is roughly 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Melbourne in April.
Lock in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you want to explore Melbourne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SMF to MEL in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen 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 favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
