How to get from New Orleans to Melbourne: connecting flights, about 22h 10m total

Flights from New Orleans to Melbourne

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 22h 10m
two tickets, via Los Angeles: $1,130
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 9,279 mi (14,933 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

22h 10m

with the connection

New Orleans to Dallas flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Melbourne: Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Melbourne flight 17h 35m

two ticketsfrom $2,073

Via Los Angeles

23h 17m

with the connection

New Orleans to Los Angeles flight 4h 22m

Connection of about 3h

Los Angeles to Melbourne flight 15h 55m

two ticketsfrom $1,130

Via San Francisco

25h 3m

with the connection

New Orleans to San Francisco flight 6h 8m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Melbourne: San Francisco International.

San Francisco to Melbourne flight 15h 55m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Melbourne

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, +17° to +26° by day, sea +13° to +22°. In November it is +21° by day and +11° at night, sea +18°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan

+26° +15° +22° 9 days

Feb

+26° +15° +22° 6 days

Mar

+24° +14° +21° 8 days

Apr

+20° +11° +18° 9 days

May

+16° +8° +15° 10 days

Jun

+14° +7° +12° 13 days

Jul

+13° +6° +11° 13 days

Aug

+15° +7° +12° 11 days

Sep

+17° +8° +13° 13 days

Oct

+19° +9° +16° 15 days

Nov

+21° +11° +18° 13 days

Dec

+24° +13° +20° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From New Orleans to cities closest to Melbourne

New Orleans to San Francisco San Francisco: 7,865 mi (12,658 km) from Melbourne, flight 6h 8m New Orleans to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 7,937 mi (12,774 km) from Melbourne, flight 4h 22m from $133 New Orleans to San Diego San Diego: 7,945 mi (12,786 km) from Melbourne, flight 4h 8m from $184 New Orleans to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 8,162 mi (13,135 km) from Melbourne, flight 3h 59m from $108 New Orleans to Seattle Seattle: 8,191 mi (13,182 km) from Melbourne, flight 5h 26m from $291 New Orleans to Phoenix Phoenix: 8,226 mi (13,239 km) from Melbourne, flight 3h 35m from $126

To Melbourne from cities closest to New Orleans

Dallas to Melbourne Dallas: 442 mi (711 km) from New Orleans, flight 17h 35m from $856 Los Angeles to Melbourne Los Angeles: 1,670 mi (2,687 km) from New Orleans, flight 15h 55m from $499 San Francisco to Melbourne San Francisco: 1,923 mi (3,094 km) from New Orleans, flight 15h 55m from $590 Santiago to Melbourne Santiago: 4,560 mi (7,339 km) from New Orleans, flight 13h 55m from $1,149 London to Melbourne London: 4,627 mi (7,446 km) from New Orleans, flight 22h 30m from $532 Helsinki to Melbourne Helsinki: 5,215 mi (8,392 km) from New Orleans, flight 21h 28m from $539

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Melbourne?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.

What is the fastest way to fly from New Orleans to Melbourne?

Via Dallas: 1h 35m to the connection, 17h 35m after it, about 22h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $1,130. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between New Orleans and Melbourne?

Dallas (22h 10m total), Los Angeles (23h 17m total) and San Francisco (25h 3m total).

How far is Melbourne from New Orleans?

9,279 mi (14,933 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.