What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Tampa?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Tampa is to fly and bus which costs $500 - $1,900 and takes 25h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Tampa?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Tampa is to fly which takes 23h 57m and costs $600 - $2,300.

How far is it from Melbourne to Tampa?

The distance between Melbourne and Tampa is 9713 miles.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Tampa?

It takes approximately 23h 57m to get from Melbourne to Tampa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Tampa?

Tampa is 16h behind Melbourne. It is currently 8:32 AM in Melbourne and 4:32 PM in Tampa.

Where can I stay near Tampa?

There are 1327+ hotels available in Tampa.

Melbourne to Tampa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Tampa by plane, bus, or train

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Fly to Tampa
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tampa (TPA)plane MEL - TPA
23h 57m
$621–2,221
Fly to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane MEL - PIE
32h 47m
$525–1,925
Fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane MEL - SRQ
2. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus
25h 45m
$529–1,837
Fly to Orlando, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Orlando (MCO)plane MEL - MCO
2. Take the train from Kissimmee Amtrak Station to Tampatrain
26h 42m
$1,063–1,790
Fly to Gainesville Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)plane MEL - GNV
2. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tampa Bus Stationbus
29h 30m
$551–1,971
Fly to Ft. Myers, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane MEL - RSW
2. Take the bus from Fort Myers Bus Stop to Tampa Bus Stationbus
28h 35m
$692–2,354
Fly to Tallahassee, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tallahassee (TLH)plane MEL - TLH
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Tampa Bus Stationbus
29h 19m
$587–1,922
Fly to Jacksonville, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane MEL - JAX
2. Take the train from Jacksonville to Tampatrain
31h 42m
$751–2,435

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tampa (TPA) flights

31Weekly Planes

22h 32mAverage Duration

$638Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,656.9 mi
Duration: 23h 57m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Tampa, FL, USA?

Qantas, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tampa (TPA) 4 times a day.

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