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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 $944. 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 October.

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$308
Cheapest month to flyOctober

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 $631. 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 $631.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Samui International.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Samui International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Samui International Airport on Wednesday, 21 October 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 .

Flying 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 plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to USM. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to USM. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

    • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

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

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:

  • 63% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to USM flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.

  • Avalon Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

About Ko Samui International Airport (USM)

  • Consider staying in a hotel near USM if you have a late flight from Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:

  • Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport flight.

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

  • Ko Samui International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Koh Samui. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

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

  • Currently, $308 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $631. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap flights from Melbourne to USM, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.

  • Affordable Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to USM by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when prices go down.

  • Save on your flight from Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport (USM)

  • November is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport (USM). Visit Koh Samui in March if you prefer a quieter experience.

  • When booking your Melbourne to USM plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Koh Samui, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Ko Samui International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Thailand

  • Koh Samui has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Thailand you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres south of Koh Samui, a trip to Nakhon Si Thammarat will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Wat Phra Phrom, Wat Pho Sadet and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Thailand, head for Phuket, roughly 257 kilometres southwest of Koh Samui. V.MarineTour- Phi Phi Islands Day Trip - Private Boat Charters, Sunrise Beach and Paradise Beach are among its highlights.

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