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Flight deals from Zurich to Melbourne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich to Melbourne? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.Rs125,508 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Sep.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs125,508, select.
Melbourne.Rs138,542 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs138,542, select.
Melbourne.Rs138,639 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Nov.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs138,639, select.
Melbourne.Rs139,126 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs139,126, select.
Melbourne.Rs141,467 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zurich on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs141,467, select.
Melbourne.Rs141,778 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb.One-way flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zurich on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs141,778, select.
Melbourne.Rs146,396 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs146,396, select.
Melbourne.Rs161,868 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Zurich on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs161,868, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in September.
May
from Rs141,467
Jun
from Rs146,396
Jul
from Rs189,963
Aug
from Rs139,126
Sep
from Rs125,508
Oct
from Rs138,542
Nov
from Rs138,639
Dec
from Rs163,988
Jan
from Rs180,686
Feb
from Rs141,778
Mar
from Rs161,868
Apr
from Rs201,784

Alternative Zurich to Melbourne routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Zurich to Melbourne? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Zurich to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs125,508
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Melbourne is Rs274,574. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Zurich to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from Rs274,574.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Zurich to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Melbourne is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Zurich Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from Rs274,574.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Melbourne on Tuesday, 17 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Zurich Airport and Melbourne. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Zurich Airport is located in Zurich. Based in the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is ten hours ahead of Zurich.

  • Leave enough time to catch your ZRH to Melbourne flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

  • The journey from central Zurich to ZRH takes around 1 hour 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Searching for a hotel near ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Melbourne, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

  • 69.02% of flights leaving from Zurich Airport land at their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Melbourne

  • Rs125,508 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Zurich Airport to Melbourne flight. A return flight ticket starts from Rs274,574. These fares can change depending on demand.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from ZRH to Melbourne. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Zurich Airport to Melbourne ticket.

  • There's no need to keep checking in to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from ZRH to Melbourne.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Zurich Airport to Melbourne by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.

  • Look into staying at a hotel close to MEL if you have a late flight from Zurich Airport to Melbourne. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and see more of Melbourne and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from ZRH to Melbourne can help you lock in the best possible rate.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Central Melbourne is around 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). After your flight from Zurich Airport to Melbourne has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 50 minutes.

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 2 hours 5 minutes or so.

  • Unpack and relax not long after your ZRH to Melbourne flight at Corio Bay Motel. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from AVV.

  • Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire make picking up an Avalon Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.

  • Lock in the best price by reserving your ride from AVV three weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

  • Step off your flight from Zurich Airport to Melbourne and make your way to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Melbourne is around 19 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and usually takes 25 minutes to reach by car.

  • Public transport can take you there in around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, find a hotel near MEB. Make yourself comfy at one of these options after your ZRH to Melbourne flight:

  • Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next part of your trip by picking up an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar will get you on the road.

  • Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Zurich Airport to Melbourne is a good move. Along with better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at MEB.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • Before locking in your flights from Zurich Airport to Melbourne, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Melbourne offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.

  • The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your Zurich Airport to Melbourne flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to Melbourne in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.

More about Melbourne

  • Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Zurich Airport to Melbourne, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square and Eureka Skydeck 88 are major attractions which should feature on any good Melbourne itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Journey about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to tick off its top sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Launceston is another standout destination in Australia and is around 451 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. No journey is complete without visiting City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience.

Plan the rest of your trip from Zurich to Melbourne

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