What is the cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Melbourne is to drive and fly which costs $1,000 - $3,600 and takes 25h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kansas City to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Melbourne is to fly which takes 23h 56m and costs $1,000 - $3,800.

How far is it from Kansas City to Melbourne?

The distance between Kansas City and Melbourne is 14981 km.

How long does it take to get from Kansas City to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 23h 56m to get from Kansas City to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kansas City and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 15h ahead of Kansas City. It is currently 1:39 PM in Kansas City and 4:39 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5325+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Kansas City to Melbourne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Melbourne by plane, car, bus, train, or shuttle

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Fly Kansas City to Melbourne Airport
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1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MCI - MEL
23h 56m
$1,028–3,728
Drive to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Drive from Kansas City to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)car
2. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane XNA - MEL
25h 8m
$1,034–3,509
Bus to Omaha, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Omahabus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane OMA - MEL
31h 14m
$1,059–3,439
Fly Kansas City to Bendigo Airport, train
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane MCI - BXG
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
32h 3m
$1,818–6,018
Fly Kansas City to Albury, train
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Albury (ABX)plane MCI - ABX
2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain
30h 12m
$1,337–4,874
Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Amesbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
3. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane DSM - MEL
28h 57m
$1,222–3,914
Fly Kansas City to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane MCI - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
27h 34m
$1,512–5,512

Kansas City (MCI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

25Weekly Planes

23h 24mAverage Duration

$1,077Cheapest Price

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Distance: 14,981.2 km
Duration: 23h 56m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 4 times a day.

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Flights from Kansas City to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 21h 35m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,400

Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 23h 22m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 26h 7m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 26h 37m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–4,100

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 23h 45m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,200–3,900

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 26h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,200–4,000

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 27h
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–3,900

Flights from Omaha to Melbourne Airport via Las Vegas, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 23h
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–3,900

Flights from Kansas City to Bendigo Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 25h 52m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,900–6,500

Flights from Kansas City to Bendigo Airport via Las Vegas, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 25h 35m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $1,800–6,000

Flights from Kansas City to Bendigo Airport via San Francisco, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 26h 25m
When: Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price: $1,900–6,500

Flights from Kansas City to Bendigo Airport via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 27h
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $1,800–6,000

Flights from Kansas City to Bendigo Airport via Los Angeles, Brisbane, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 27h
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $1,900–6,500

Flights from Kansas City to Albury via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 23h 27m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,700–6,000

Flights from Kansas City to Albury via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 26h 27m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,400–4,800

Flights from Kansas City to Albury via Las Vegas, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 22h 55m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $1,700–6,000

Flights from Kansas City to Albury via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 24h 35m
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price: $1,700–6,000

Flights from Kansas City to Albury via San Francisco, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 27h
When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,700

Flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth

Ave. Duration: 20h 47m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,300

Flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 23h 38m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,300–4,300

Flights from Des Moines to Melbourne Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 25h 18m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,600

Flights from Kansas City to Avalon Airport via Los Angeles, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 22h 25m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,500–5,500

Flights from Kansas City to Avalon Airport via Las Vegas, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 22h 55m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $1,900–6,500

Flights from Kansas City to Avalon Airport via San Francisco, Sydney

Ave. Duration: 25h
When: Every day
Estimated price: $1,500–5,500

Flights from Kansas City to Avalon Airport via San Francisco, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 29h 35m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: $1,500–5,500

Flights from Kansas City to Avalon Airport via Los Angeles, Brisbane

Ave. Duration: 31h 30m
When: Monday and Friday
Estimated price: $1,500–5,500

Flights from Kansas City to Avalon Airport via San Francisco, Adelaide

Ave. Duration: 31h 30m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,600–6,000

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