Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, making Phoenix 18 hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your MEL to PHX flight.
Flying during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MEL and PHX:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
RM2,631 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. Return flights start at RM5,344. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from MEL to PHX, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from MEL to PHX couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport 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 arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
If you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near PHX:
Pick up a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car and explore Phoenix and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to central Phoenix has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Phoenix. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport for July if you want to go to Phoenix during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to PHX around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Phoenix. Around 483 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in United States, head for Las Vegas, about 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are highlights.