Cheap flights from Melbourne to Phuket from $286

The cheapest month to fly to Phuket from Melbourne is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $538, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Phuket from Melbourne during May instead. Flights to Phuket in May, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $603.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Phuket from Melbourne is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as $710. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to depart from Melbourne because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,518.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Phuket is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from Melbourne to Phuket at midday for as low as $669. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of $865.

Fly from Melbourne to Phuket City for the best Melbourne - Phuket flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Phuket from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Phuket for around $778 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Phuket from Melbourne for as low as $631 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Phuket flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Jetstar is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to Phuket

Jetstar, Scoot and Malaysia Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Phuket from Melbourne according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Phuket. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Phuket on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of April 2026, there are 2 flights per day flying from Melbourne to Phuket. The most common time of day flights depart is 14:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of April 2026, 15 flights take off from Melbourne and land in Phuket each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Tue, with 20% of weekly flights taking off on this day.