Travelling from Melbourne to Miami International Airport (MIA): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Miami International Airport (MIA).
Miami International Airport is located in Miami. The city runs on the UTC-4 timezone and is 15 hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to MIA won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MIA that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MEL and MIA include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Miami International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
67.71% of flights that depart Melbourne Tullamarine Airport reach their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to MIA flight is far easier when you stay close to Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them touching down right on cue.
About Miami International Airport (MIA)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Miami International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near MIA and shut your eyes sooner:
Grab a Miami International Airport rental car and discover Miami and beyond with your own set of wheels. A&G Car Hire, MLC and Dollar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Melbourne to Miami International Airport flight.
You'll find MIA at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
Miami International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Miami. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Miami International Airport (MIA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Miami International Airport is Rs169,852. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs304,196. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MIA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Miami International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Locking in a cheap flight ticket from Melbourne to MIA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a price drop.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Miami International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Miami International Airport (MIA)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Melbourne to Miami International Airport (MIA). July is the most popular month to visit Miami. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
The warmest month in Miami is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to MIA flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Miami International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 25ºC.
More about Miami
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Miami International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Miami:
Ocean Drive and Beach are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Miami travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at La Playa De Miami.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Miami, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 193 kilometres north-west to Cape Coral to check off its leading sights. From Reel Revenge Deep Sea Fishing Charters to Boating Cape Coral and Dolphin Boat Tours LLC, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 161 kilometres north of Miami, Port Saint Lucie is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Wilderness Park, Club Med Sandpiper Bay and Savannas Preserve State Park.
