Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 19 hours ahead of Portland.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PDX to MEL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PDX and MEL include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, Rs172,886 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs315,729. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PDX to MEL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Portland Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
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Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Portland Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PDX reach their destination on time.
Portland Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near PDX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Portland Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Portland Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Grab a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Melbourne. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Portland Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport for January if you'd like to go to Melbourne during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions 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 south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without seeing Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach.