How to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Austria
$1,034 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Melbourne to Austria.
You'll be travelling from Melbourne into Vienna in Vienna with that fare.
A one-way ticket starts at $518.
Want to let the lowest fares decide your next stop? Select 'Austria' in the 'To' field to discover the cheapest deals by city.
With around five international airports, Austria gives you no shortage of arrival options.
Select 'Add nearby airports' to expand your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your departure and destination cities.
Pay less and have more options by booking early. Leave it late and you might have to compromise on timing, cost or airline.
Stay on top of price changes by setting up a Price Alert. If you haven't already, download the Skyscanner app to get notifications as they happen.
Best time to fly from Melbourne to Austria
Hop on a flight from Melbourne to Austria in October and you'll be travelling at one of the cheapest times of the year.
In general, a midweek flight is a practical way to keep costs down. Tuesdays and Wednesdays often mean cheaper fares.
January, February and July mark the height of the travel season in Austria, with January the busiest of the three. Visit then for a lively atmosphere and lots going on around you.
For a slower-paced trip, April, September and November tend to work well. September is the quietest month.
Popular places to visit in Austria
Vienna
Vienna is a leading destination for Melbourne to Austria flights. Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna Operahouse and St. Stephen's Cathedral are essential stops for first-time visitors.
Flying into Vienna typically means you'll be landing at Vienna Airport (VIE).
Ready to find your perfect base? Explore the range of hotels in Vienna.
Salzburg
Explore Salzburg's highlights including Altes Rathaus, Hallstatt and Mozart's Birthplace.
Fly in through Salzburg Airport (SZG) and go straight from arrivals to discovering the sights.
After your plane ticket is locked in, you can focus on finding the right stay among the hotels in Salzburg.
Graz
Graz Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg are well-known attractions to tick off while you're in this part of Styria.
Graz Airport (GRZ) is the city's main airport, with routes connecting it to popular destinations throughout the region and beyond.
Whether you're stopping over or staying a while, hotels in Graz offer options for every kind of trip.
Visiting Austria for the first time? Here's what you need to know
Entry rules can often change, so check in advance whether you'll need a visa or other documentation before you travel. Your travel agent, airline or the local embassy or consulate should have the most up-to-date information.
The euro (EUR) is the main currency. Paying is easy, with debit and credit cards accepted just about everywhere.
Austria has a population of about 9.2 million. The capital city is Vienna.
This destination has one standard time zone of UTC+1.
Choose the season that matches how you like to travel, whether that's hotter, cooler or somewhere in between. July is one of the warmest months in Austria.
Temperatures are often coolest around January.
May is typically the wettest month, while October is the driest.
Headline events on the local calendar include the Vienna New Year's Concert, Salzburg Festival and Vienna Festival. Line up your Melbourne to Austria flight around moments like these to experience something beyond the usual.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
Locked in that cheap flight from Melbourne to Austria? Now work out where you'll stay and how you'll get around. Check out the range of hotels in Austria and filter your search by price, location and more. Also browse car rental options in Austria and choose from pickup locations in cities or at airports.