There is 1 way to get from Melbourne to Cocos Islands by plane
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Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Cocos Islands is to fly which costs $330 - $850 and takes 12h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Cocos Islands is to fly which takes 12h 27m and costs $330 - $850.
The distance between Melbourne and Cocos Islands is 4966 km.
It takes approximately 12h 27m to get from Melbourne to Cocos Islands, including transfers.
Cocos Islands is 4h 30m behind Melbourne. It is currently 4:09 AM in Melbourne and 11:39 PM in Cocos Islands.
There are eight+ hotels available in Cocos Islands.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cocos Islands?
Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) 3 times a week.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christmas Island Airport via Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Christmas Island Airport via Perth, Cocos Islands
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,500
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