10 New Melbourne International Flights In 2017

2017 is turning out to be Melbourne’s most promising, strongest and perhaps the most demanding year in a long time. In April and May, Virgin Australia and Jetstar launched their LAX-MEL and SGN-MEL route. And as we enter into the second half of the year, China Southern and Air China launches their SZX-MEL route. To date, a total of 3 Melbourne international routes has taken flight with Air China set to launch this coming June 20, 2017.

It seems that Melbourne needs to prove its worth to airlines from around the world and sustain these new services. In light of Qantas flights downgrading its flying capacity from Melbourne to Europe, many travellers look forward to these new routes.

Here Are The 10 New Melbourne International Routes:

1. Virgin Australia: Los Angeles – Melbourne

Launched: April 4, 2017

Fly: 5 times a week

Cabin Class: Premium and Business Class

2. Jetstar Airways: Ho Chi Minh City – Melbourne

Launched: May 10, 2017

Fly: 3 times a week

Cabin Class: Business Class

3. China Southern: Shen Zen – Melbourne

Launched: June 02, 2017

Fly: 3 times a week

Cabin Class: Business and First Class

4. Air China: Shen Zen – Melbourne

Launching: June 20, 2017

Fly: 3 times a week

Cabin Class: Business and First Class

5. Virgin Australia: Hong Kong – Melbourne

Launching: July 5, 2017

Fly: 5 times a week

Cabin Class: Premium and Business Class

6. Japan Airlines: Narita, Tokyo – Melbourne

Launching: September 2, 2017

Fly: Daily

Cabin Class: Business and First Class

7. Tianjin Airlines: Chongqing – Melbourne

Launching: September 27, 2017

Fly: 3 times a week

Cabin Class: Business and First Class

8. Latam Airlines: Santiago de Chile – Melbourne

Launching: October 6, 2017

Fly: 3 times a week

Cabin Class: Premium Business

9. Sri Lankan Airlines: Colombo – Melbourne

Launching: October 30, 2017

Fly: Daily

Cabin Class: Business Class

10. Air Canada: Vancouver – Melbourne

Launching: December 3, 2017

Fly: 4 times a week

Cabin Class: Business Class

For the upcoming route launch above, most tickets are currently open for sale and while special offers and promos are still lasting, it’s still not too late to buy tickets now.