Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Around 17 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Melbourne is 16 hours ahead of Dallas and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Every week, there are four Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, select the 18:55 Qantas flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:50 with Qantas.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your DFW to MEL flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Qantas has direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Melbourne — and maybe even more of Australia if time allows.
Qantas has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 76.0% of its services arriving as planned, Qantas is the most punctual carrier operating DFW to MEL flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DFW and MEL:
Brisbane Airport
Auckland Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Currently, ₹ 53,302 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 116,432. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book ten months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DFW to MEL.
The cheapest month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from DFW to MEL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You'll find DFW at International Pkwy.
Of the flights that depart from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport from central Dallas, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near DFW? If you're catching an early flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and explore Melbourne and beyond with your own wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
From Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Melbourne. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DFW to MEL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Geelong is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without dropping by Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
