Travelling from Melbourne to Orlando: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Orlando jetting off from here.
Come in for landing at Orlando International Airport (MCO), the major arrival point in Orlando.
The timezone in Orlando is UTC-5, which is 16 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you board your Melbourne to Orlando flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Orlando
To pick up cheap Melbourne to Orlando flights, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for Melbourne to Orlando flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Orlando, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Melbourne to Orlando. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Orlando International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and venture far and wide through Orlando and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Orlando International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
The street address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB)
Once your flight from Melbourne to Orlando has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Orlando is approximately 31 kilometres from Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 1 hour on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to SFB. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Melbourne to Orlando:
Dollar, Hertz and Budget make collecting a Orlando Sanford Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from SFB one week in advance often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Orlando
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Orlando. April is the busiest month to travel to Orlando. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your Melbourne to Orlando tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Orlando in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Orlando
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Orlando, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Orlando:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Hogwarts Castle, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Orlando Resort are top attractions which should feature on any good Orlando itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Orlando. Around 193 kilometres to the north, popular attractions include St. John's Cathedral, MOCA (Museum Of Contemporary Art), Jacksonville and Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 322 kilometres south of Orlando, Miami is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Close Beach, Ocean Dr and Port of Miami.
