Cheap flights from Rapid City to Melbourne from £731

Cheap flights from Rapid City to Melbourne from £731

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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Rapid City RAPMelbourne MEL
£731
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Thu, Apr 23
Rapid City RAPMelbourne AVV
£745
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Sun, Apr 19
Rapid City RAPMelbourne MEL
£789
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Sun, Apr 19
Rapid City RAPMelbourne AVV
£789
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3 stops
Sun, Apr 19
Rapid City RAPMelbourne MEL
£804
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3 stops
Sun, Apr 19
Rapid City RAPMelbourne MEL
£820
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£1,734
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Sun, Apr 19 – Sun, Apr 26
Rapid City RAPMelbourne AVV
£1,740
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Sun, Apr 19 – Sun, Apr 26
Rapid City RAPMelbourne MEL
£1,748
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Rapid City RAPMelbourne MEL
£1,755
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Rapid City RAPMelbourne MEL
£1,778
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£731

Cheapest round-trip

£1,734

Average round-trip

£2,263

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Allegiant Air

Getting from Melbourne airport to the city center

Fastest option: SkyBus express coach. Best value: regional bus services and ride-sharing.

Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, located 23 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Melbourne does not have a direct rail link to the airport, making SkyBus the most popular public transport option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$18-$22 (adult one-way; return tickets available)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to CBD

50-70 min

$22-$26 (adult one-way)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

beachside suburbs

25-55 min

$55-$85 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-55 min

$40-$75 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-50 min

$80-$150 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-50 min

$50-$120 (per day; varies by vehicle type)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection to the city center.
  • SkyBus operates 24/7 with reduced frequency during late night hours.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup points are located at the ground transport area outside each terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Melbourne

Depart from
Rapid City Regional
Arrive to
Melbourne
Average flights per week
31
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Rapid City to Melbourne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
Hawaiian AirlinesHALHANo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Melbourne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C15°C
February25°C15°C
March23°C14°C
April19°C11°C
May15°C9°C
June13°C7°C
July12°C6°C
August13°C6°C
September16°C7°C
October19°C9°C
November21°C11°C
December23°C13°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
97%
15°C10°C
18 Apr
17°C12°C
Sunday
12 Apr
90%
15°C11°C
19 Apr
20°C9°C
Monday
13 Apr
86%
17°C13°C
20 Apr
24°C13°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
87%
18°C14°C
21 Apr
87%
17°C11°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
84%
19°C13°C
22 Apr
16°C10°C
Thursday
16 Apr
79%
18°C14°C
23 Apr
21°C11°C
Friday
17 Apr
16°C12°C
24 Apr
25°C16°C
Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, or Avalon. The most popular airlines for this route are Allegiant Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Rapid City and Melbourne have 31 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rapid City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rapid City and Phoenix, Las Vegas, Orlando, Los Angeles, Rome, Fort Myers, Dhaka, Lviv, Cancún, Prague, Grand Junction, Tahiti, Fort Lauderdale, Minneapolis, Kyiv, Norfolk, Bangkok, Brussels, Naples, Milan.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila.
Which airports are there in Rapid City?
Rapid City is mainly served by Rapid City Regional. But there are other airports nearby, including Ellsworth Air Force Base.
What airports are near Rapid City?
The main airport in Rapid City is Rapid City Regional. It is also served by Alliance Municipal, Chadron Municipal, Gillette–Campbell County, Pierre Regional.
Which airlines fly between Rapid City and Melbourne?
Currently, you can fly between Rapid City and Melbourne with Allegiant Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Rapid City and Melbourne?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rapid City and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Rapid City and Melbourne?
Traveling between Rapid City and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Rapid City?
There are a number of airports in and around Rapid City. The main one is Rapid City Regional and other nearby airports include Alliance Municipal, Chadron Municipal, Gillette–Campbell County, Pierre Regional
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rapid City and Melbourne depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rapid City, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rapid City and Melbourne arrive?
What time do flights between Rapid City and Melbourne depart?
What time do flights between Rapid City and Melbourne arrive?

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