cptnmrgn Posted August 19, 2008 #1 Share Posted August 19, 2008 anyone ever flew into melbourne instead of orlando? just wondering prices were a little cheaper to melbourne from oklahoma city. sailing mariner in nov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwalaska Posted August 19, 2008 #2 Share Posted August 19, 2008 anyone ever flew into melbourne instead of orlando? just wondering prices were a little cheaper to melbourne from oklahoma city. sailing mariner in nov. You will probably find better responses on the East Coast departures area. I haven't flown to Melbourne, but I have driven to both Melbourne and Port Canaveral from MCO. Melbourne is a much smaller airport and usually more expensive, so you probably won't find a lot of cruisers who have gone that way, but on the other board area, you might find locals with more info. I thought Melbourne was a nice area and the drive from there to the port would be pretty easy. The only thing I would be concerned with is getting transportation (rental car, shuttle, or limo) and the cost of Melbourne vs MCO. Lots of people going in and out of MCO probably makes for better pricing even though it is farther away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cptnmrgn Posted August 19, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted August 19, 2008 thank you for the info I will look into it a little more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaileeh Posted August 19, 2008 #4 Share Posted August 19, 2008 If I had my choice I would definitely choose Melbourne. It is closer and because it is smaller it is a breeze getting through. Melbourne is about 25 miles south of Port Canaveral, You can get there straight up A1A or US 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted August 19, 2008 #5 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I would fly into MLB if I could get a cheaper direct flight in a heartbeat. It is a nice small airport with rental car agencies right on airport. I have flown there many times since my mom lives just south of there. You shouldn't have problems finding a limo if that is what you want, I know the one we used to go to MCO was actually based in Melbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz114 Posted August 19, 2008 #6 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I lived in Melbourne Beach for a year, and I used to use that airport a lot to fly back and forth to Philly. It's a great airport-very small and convenient. I don't know how their prices will be, but if they're good, then I would definitely use Melbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz114 Posted August 19, 2008 #7 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I lived in Melbourne Beach for a year, and I used to use that airport a lot to fly back and forth to Philly. It's a great airport-very small and convenient. I don't know how their prices will be, but if they're good, then I would definitely use Melbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted August 21, 2008 #8 Share Posted August 21, 2008 If you find a better price for Melbourne than for MCO, then go for it!!! Melbourne is definitely more convenient and easier. Most people use Orlando because there are more flight options and generally cheaper prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickiw0318 Posted August 22, 2008 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2008 My dad lived in Vero Beach so I spent quite a few years flying into the area. I VASTLY preferred flying into Melbourne - like everyone said, it's small and convenient, but the fares to Orlando were usually much lower and the flights were direct. To get to Melbourne, I had to change planes in Atlanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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