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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Samui International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $971. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Samui International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Samui International flights are currently cheapest in May.

Melbourne to Samui International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Melbourne to Koh Samui below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Samui International.

Melbourne to Koh Samui: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$816
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Samui International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Samui International is $816. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Samui International. But we found flights with one stop from $816.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Samui International.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Samui International is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Samui International Airport on Monday, 27 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Samui International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Samui International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Koh Samui is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Samui International is Scoot .

Travelling from Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport (USM): What you need to know

  • Ko Samui International Airport is located in Koh Samui. The city is in the UTC+7 timezone and is four hours behind Melbourne.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Melbourne to USM. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like December and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to USM departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% arrive on time at their destination.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • You're off on holiday, so why not book an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to USM flight, lay your head at Corio Bay Motel.

  • Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80% of them landing right on cue.

About Ko Samui International Airport (USM)

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near USM:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Ko Samui International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from asap car hire, Hertz or Drive Car Hire and venture far and wide through Koh Samui and beyond.

  • Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Ko Samui International Airport (USM) to central Koh Samui

  • Central Koh Samui is around 11 kilometres from Ko Samui International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)

  • At the moment, $438 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $816. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to USM. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport ticket.

  • Stay on top of deals for plane tickets from Melbourne to USM by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

Explore more of Thailand

  • Koh Samui is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Thailand just waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres south of Koh Samui, a visit to Nakhon Si Thammarat will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.

  • Phuket is another well-known destination in Thailand and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Koh Samui. No trip is complete without dropping by V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach.

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