Flying from Singapore to Melbourne: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll catch your flight from Singapore to Melbourne. Changi International Airport (SIN) and Seletar Airport (XSP) are the main airports in Singapore.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is where your flight will arrive in Melbourne.
The average length of a direct Singapore to Melbourne flight is 7 hours 20 minutes.
Melbourne's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Melbourne three hours ahead of Singapore.
The busiest route for flights from Singapore to Melbourne is from Changi International Airport (SIN) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Choose from 68 services every week between these two airports. If you want to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from SIN to MEL is the 00:15 Qantas service. If you prefer travelling later, the final scheduled service is at 23:40 with Qantas.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your Singapore to Melbourne flight.
Travelling during a popular month such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Melbourne
Book two months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Singapore to Melbourne flights.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Singapore to Melbourne is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
There's no need to search every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Singapore to Melbourne.
Lock in a cheap Singapore to Melbourne flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Set out from Changi International Airport (SIN) on a nonstop flight from Singapore to Melbourne. From SIN, you can fly directly into Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Direct Singapore to Melbourne plane tickets are offered by a good range of airlines at SIN. Book your journey with one of these:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Singapore to Melbourne flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Changi International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Adelaide Airport (ADL)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Singapore, SIN can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Changi International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Singapore to Melbourne or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the departures from Changi International Airport, 68.95% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 19 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Singapore to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MEL:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Following your flight from Singapore to Melbourne, it takes approximately 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire make collecting an Avalon Airport rental car quick and easy. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Essendon Airport (MEB) is about 11 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from Singapore to Melbourne.
The journey will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling on public transport.
Take the guesswork out of the next leg of your journey with an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar are reliable rental providers.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Singapore to Melbourne is always a good idea. Along with better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Singapore to Melbourne. January is the busiest month to visit Melbourne. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book a Singapore to Melbourne ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from Singapore to Melbourne around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Singapore to Melbourne, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are leading attractions which should be on every Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Australia, head for Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are highlights.