Flying from Melbourne to Mildura Airport (MQL): What you need to know
Get your travels underway at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the main airport in Melbourne. Look for flights from Melbourne to Mildura Airport (MQL) that take off from this base.
1 hour 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Melbourne to Mildura Airport flight.
Mildura Airport is located in Mildura. The city's timezone is UTC+11, which is the same as Melbourne.
With 44 direct flights a week between the two airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Mildura Airport (MQL) is the busiest route. Qantas operates the earliest flight at 8:15am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from MEL to MQL is with Rex Regional Express at 7:05pm.
Your flight from Melbourne to MQL won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in 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 December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Mildura Airport (MQL) leave from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Melbourne to Mildura Airport with Rex Regional Express. This well-known airline operates services from MEL.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between MEL and MQL is Regional Express.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is Regional Express. Its services land as planned 79.87% of the time.
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Mildura Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
68% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to MQL flight is easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you in easy range of the airport.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Mildura Airport (MQL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Mildura Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MQL instead:
Getting from Mildura Airport (MQL) to central Mildura
Mildura Airport is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Mildura. It takes around 10 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mildura Airport (MQL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Mildura Airport is Rs32,153. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs64,514. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to MQL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Melbourne to Mildura Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Mildura Airport (MQL)
July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Mildura Airport (MQL). Plan your visit to Mildura in January for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Melbourne to MQL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. January is the warmest month in Mildura, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 37ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Mildura Airport in July when temperatures are between 6ºC and 16ºC.
More about Mildura
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Mildura Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mildura:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Oak Valley Estate Winery, Red Cliffs Scenic Reserve and Mildura Arts Centre & Rio Vista Homestead are must-visits when exploring Mildura.
Explore more of Australia
Broken Hill is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Mildura. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Day Dream Mine, Living Desert State Park and Living Desert State Park.
Murray Bridge is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 274 kilometres west of Mildura. No trip is complete without dropping by Murray River, Dundee's Wildlife Park and Monarto Safari Park.
