Flying from Melbourne to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) leaving from here.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located in Austin. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is 16 hours behind Melbourne.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Melbourne to AUS.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Melbourne to AUS with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MEL and AUS include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to AUS flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near AUS and shut your eyes sooner:
Explore without limits with an Austin-Bergstrom International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Easirent and venture far and wide through Austin and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight.
The address for AUS is 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Getting from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to central Austin
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Austin. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 3 hours 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
₹ 50,107 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. A return flight starts from ₹ 80,975. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to AUS if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Visit Austin in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Austin is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 41ºC. Book your Melbourne to AUS flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC and 19ºC.
More about Austin
Start your Austin trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Texas State Capitol and Central Park are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Austin itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Austin Museum of Art, Downtown.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Austin, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 225 kilometres east to Houston to tick off its must-visit sights. From The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building to The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Holocaust Museum Houston, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Austin, San Antonio is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
