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Cheapest time to fly from Derry to Melbourne

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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week: 11 Jan - 17 Jan
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Flight Duration37 h and 5 mFlights between Derry and Melbourne take, on average, 37 h and 5 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportEglinton AirportWhen flying from Derry to Melbourne
Destination airportsMelbourne AirportWhen travelling from Derry to Melbourne
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Derry to Melbourne
One-way average Price£1166The average price for a flight Derry - Melbourne at Opodo is £1166, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Melbourne when departing from Derry
Distance: 10,674 mi
Derry airports
Eglinton Airport (LDY)How far from city centre: 0 mi
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 7 mi

Book your Derry to Melbourne flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Derry to Melbourne (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Derry to Melbourne takes roughly 22 h and 35 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Derry–Melbourne route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Eglinton Airport (LDY)
  • Arrival airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL)

The weather in Melbourne

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Melbourne, temperatures average around 26ºC in the warmest months and roughly 8ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 27ºC
  • Lows: down to 7ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Derry to Melbourne

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Derry to Melbourne:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Melbourne. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Derry to Melbourne

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Derry to Melbourne?
When you fly from Derry to Melbourne the average price is £1166. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Derry to Melbourne at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Derry to Melbourne. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Derry to Melbourne?
The most popular months to book a flight from Derry to Melbourne are September, July and December, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Derry to Melbourne?
The best time of the year to go to Melbourne when flying from Derry depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, November is the top 1º month to fly to Melbourne from Derry in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Derry - Melbourne.
How long does the flight take to go from Derry to Melbourne?
The total flight time between Derry and Melbourne is of around 37 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 10,674.49 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Melbourne compared to Derry?
While in Derry temperatures can reach an average of 15º ºC in summer, Melbourne can experience temperatures up to 21º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in Melbourne, compared to the 5º ºC average in Derry.

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