Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tontouta Airport (NOU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tontouta Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Flights from MEL to NOU start from 13:55 — the first with Aircalin. The latest departure is at 14:55 with Aircalin. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tontouta Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your MEL to NOU flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Aircalin.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tontouta Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MEL and NOU include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Brisbane Airport
Nadi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Tontouta Airport (NOU)
Right now, Rs94,423 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tontouta Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs149,933. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from MEL to NOU by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tontouta Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MEL to NOU.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tontouta Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tontouta Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Tontouta Airport (NOU)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've landed on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tontouta Airport flight. Karenga Appartel Tontouta and B&B Tontout'ailes are good choices near NOU.
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tontouta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Point Rouge and experience the lesser-explored corners of Noumea and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Tontouta Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Tontouta Airport (NOU) to central Noumea
Tontouta Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Noumea. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Tontouta Airport (NOU)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tontouta Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Noumea. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Tontouta Airport for February if you'd like to go to Noumea during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MEL to NOU in August if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 22ºC on average.