Cheap flights from George Town to Melbourne

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Cheapest round-trip flights$357
Scoot1 stop20 hrThu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Melbourne is currently $357
Cheapest one-way flight$192
Scoot1 stop25 hrWed, Mar 25
The cheapest one-way flight from George Town to Melbourne is currently $192
Last-minute weekend getaway$489
Scoot1 stop25 hrFri, Mar 20 — Sun, Mar 22
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from George Town to Melbourne is currently $489
Cheapest business class flights$2,221
China Southern1 stop18 hrThu, May 7 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from George Town to Melbourne is currently $2,221
Fastest flight10 hrThe fastest flight with stops from George Town to Melbourne takes 10 hr
Nonstop flightsNoneThere are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from George Town to Melbourne is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Prices in January are usually between $550 and $770.

Popular airlines from George Town to Melbourne

  • Singapore Airlines
    from $728
    Typical price: $780–1,550
    79 weekly connecting flights
    PEN - MELEvery day
  • Malaysia Airlines
    from $824
    Typical price: $910–1,350
    58 weekly connecting flights
    PEN - MELEvery day
  • Batik Air
    from $864
    Typical price: $630–1,250
    23 weekly connecting flights
    PEN - MELEvery day
  • Scoot
    from $357
    Typical price: $490–1,050
    21 weekly connecting flights
    PEN - MELEvery day
  • China Southern
    from $552
    Typical price: $1,100–2,350
    20 weekly connecting flights
    PEN - MELEvery day
  • THAI
    from $989
    Typical price: $980–1,600
    16 weekly connecting flights
    PEN - MELEvery day

Popular airports near George Town

  • Penang International Airport (PEN)
    PenangMalaysia23 min9 mi
  • Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
    Alor SetarMalaysia1 hr 35 min54 mi
  • Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)
    IpohMalaysia2 hr 6 min78 mi
  • Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
    Federal Territory of Kuala LumpurMalaysia3 hr 57 min178 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    MelbourneAustralia27 min11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    MelbourneAustralia48 min31 mi
  • Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)
    MelbourneAustralia27 min6 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    AlburyAustralia3 hr 27 min163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from George Town to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from George Town to Melbourne are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $360 to $550.
The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Scoot from $357. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scoot from $192.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from George Town to Melbourne is $728, flying from May 9 to May 23.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from George Town to Melbourne is $824, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 11.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from George Town to Melbourne is $864, flying from Mar 15 to Mar 30.
  • The cheapest Scoot flight from George Town to Melbourne is $357, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from George Town to Melbourne is $552, flying from May 7 to May 21.
  • The cheapest THAI flight from George Town to Melbourne is $989, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Melbourne starts at $357 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $192 and departs on Wed, Mar 25.
10 hr is the shortest flight time from George Town to Melbourne.
Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from George Town to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from George Town to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from George Town to Melbourne.

In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 79 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Other popular airlines flying from George Town to Melbourne are:
  • Malaysia Airlines offers 58 connecting flights per week. Malaysia Airlines flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Batik Air offers 23 connecting flights per week. Batik Air flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • Scoot offers 21 connecting flights per week. Scoot flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • China Southern offers 20 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • THAI offers 16 connecting flights per week. THAI flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between George Town and Melbourne.
The cheapest round-trip flight from George Town to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Scoot from $357. The cheapest one-way flight was with Scoot from $192.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from George Town to Melbourne is $728, flying from May 9 to May 23.
  • The cheapest Malaysia Airlines flight from George Town to Melbourne is $824, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 11.
  • The cheapest Batik Air flight from George Town to Melbourne is $864, flying from Mar 15 to Mar 30.
  • The cheapest Scoot flight from George Town to Melbourne is $357, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from George Town to Melbourne is $552, flying from May 7 to May 21.
  • The cheapest THAI flight from George Town to Melbourne is $989, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
No airline flies direct from George Town to Melbourne.
  • There are 79 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 58 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 23 Batik Air connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Scoot connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 China Southern connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 16 THAI connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between George Town and Melbourne at price $489 is offered by Scoot from Fri, Mar 20 to Sun, Mar 22.
No airline flies direct from George Town to Melbourne.
  • There are 79 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 58 Malaysia Airlines connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 23 Batik Air connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Scoot connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 China Southern connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 16 THAI connecting flights from George Town to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from George Town to Melbourne.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from George Town to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between George Town and Melbourne start at $2,221 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20 with China Southern.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between George Town and Melbourne start at $357 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3.
To book business class trips from George Town to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between George Town and Melbourne starts at $489 from Fri, Mar 20 to Sun, Mar 22 with Scoot.
The cheapest last-minute deal between George Town and Melbourne at price $489 is offered by Scoot from Fri, Mar 20 to Sun, Mar 22.
To find last-minute flight deals from George Town to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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