Flying from Melbourne to Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI) jetting off from here.
Boise is 17 hours behind Melbourne. Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport is located in Boise, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to BOI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to BOI. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MEL is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not spend another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to BOI flight, drop your bags at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.09%.
About Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI)
Book a hotel near BOI if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport rental car and discover Boise and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Alamo and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
BOI is located at 3201 Airport Way.
Getting from Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI) to central Boise
Central Boise is roughly 6 kilometres from Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI)
$1,148 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport. A return flight starts from $1,113. These fares can change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to BOI, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Save on your flight from Melbourne to Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Boise. July is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport (BOI), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Melbourne to BOI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Boise, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Boise
Start your Boise trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Boise Air Terminal (Gowen Field) Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Cathedral Of The Rockies, Boise River Rafting and Boise Depot are must-visits when exploring Boise.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Boise, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 177 kilometres south-east to Twin Falls to tick off its leading sights. From Sawtooth National Forest to Twin Falls and Base jump the bridge, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
La Grande is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Boise. No trip is complete without a visit to Our Lady of the Valley, La Grande Skatepark and Jefferson Street Depot.
