Travelling from Tampa to Melbourne: what you need to know
Tampa's main base, Tampa International Airport (TPA), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Tampa to Melbourne.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the primary arrival point in Melbourne.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne 16 hours ahead of Tampa.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Tampa to Melbourne flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Melbourne
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Tampa to Melbourne flights if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Tampa to Melbourne is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and land a sweet deal.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Tampa to Melbourne flights.
Flying from Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
TPA is around 8 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Tampa International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Tampa to Melbourne, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
78% of flights that depart Tampa International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Tampa to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:
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 venture far and wide through Melbourne and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV)
Central Melbourne is located around 48 kilometres from Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV). As soon as your flight from Tampa to Melbourne has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car rental make collecting a Melbourne Avalon Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)
Hop off your flight from Tampa to Melbourne and head directly to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. The centre of Melbourne is around 11 kilometres from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) and usually takes 20 minutes to reach driving.
If you use public transport, the journey will take you about 55 minutes.
Take the guesswork out of the next part of your trip with a Melbourne Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar will get you on the road.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Tampa to Melbourne is a smart way to go. As well as better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
March is the quietest month for flights from Tampa to Melbourne, while December is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Melbourne based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Tampa to Melbourne tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Tampa to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Melbourne, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Melbourne's Gardens, Melbourne Park and Arts Centre Melbourne are top sights which should be on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. Around 467 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Geelong is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres southwest of Melbourne. No journey is complete without experiencing Wathaurong Booln Booln Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.