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Flights from Melbourne to Wollongong

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Flight Duration5 h and 45 mFlights between Melbourne and Wollongong take, on average, 5 h and 45 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportsMelbourne AirportFor flights from Melbourne to Wollongong
Destination airportIllawarraFor the route from Melbourne to Wollongong
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Melbourne to Wollongong
Airlines flying this routeVirgin AustraliaAirline(s) with flights between Melbourne to Wollongong
One-way average Price£275The average price for a flight Melbourne - Wollongong at Opodo is £275, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookJanuaryAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Wollongong when departing from Melbourne
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Last checked on Sun 08/11
Distance: 406 mi
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 7 mi
Wollongong airports

Book your Melbourne to Wollongong flight

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

Airports and airlines on the Melbourne–Wollongong route

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

  • Departure airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL)

The weather in Wollongong

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Wollongong, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly 10ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 25ºC
  • Lows: down to 10ºC
  • Hottest month: January
  • Coldest month: July

Tips for cheaper flights from Melbourne to Wollongong

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

  • 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 Wollongong. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Wollongong

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Melbourne to Wollongong?
When you fly from Melbourne to Wollongong the average price is £275. 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 Melbourne to Wollongong at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Melbourne to Wollongong. 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 Melbourne to Wollongong?
The most popular months to book a flight from Melbourne to Wollongong are January, February and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Melbourne to Wollongong?
The best time of the year to go to Wollongong when flying from Melbourne depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Wollongong from Melbourne in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, April and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Melbourne - Wollongong.
How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Wollongong?
The total flight time between Melbourne and Wollongong is of around 5 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 405.56 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 Wollongong compared to Melbourne?
While in Melbourne temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Wollongong can experience temperatures up to 22º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 14º ºC in Wollongong, compared to the 11º ºC average in Melbourne.

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