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Flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island

Find the cheapest flight options from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from US$493 and round-trip tickets from US$1,195.

Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Melbourne to Lord Howe Island

The distance between Melbourne and Lord Howe Island is 1,465.77 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$493
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceUS$1,195
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,465.77 km

Find the best time to fly from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island

The cheapest time for Melbourne to Lord Howe Island flights: Dec 21 to Dec 28 — one way flight prices from US$492.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island (MEL-LDH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$493 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AVV to LDH on Wed, Dec 24), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,195 departing on Sat, Feb 7 and returning on Mon, Feb 9.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Dec 24, with one-way flights priced at just US$493.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Lord Howe Island travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island on December 17, 2025 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at $929.
  • The time difference between Lord Howe Island and Melbourne is 0h.
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