Question 1

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

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The duration of your flight to Melbourne depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Melbourne on KAYAK are from Queenstown, which takes 3h 25m, Christchurch, which takes 3h 45m, Wellington, which takes 4h 00m, and Auckland, which takes 4h 05m.

Question 2

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

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Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, and Jetstar usually have the most frequent connections from New Zealand to Melbourne. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Melbourne. <a href="/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

Which Melbourne airport is closest to central Melbourne?

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Melbourne is served by 4 major airports. Melbourne Essendon (11 km) is the closest to the centre of Melbourne. Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is 19 km from the centre, Melbourne Moorabbin is 22 km away from the centre, and Melbourne Avalon is 50 km away from the centre. <a href="/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

How many cities have direct flights to Melbourne?

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From New Zealand, there are direct flights to Melbourne from 4 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Auckland, with 71 direct flights each week.

Question 5

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Melbourne?

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Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne is Melbourne Avalon Airport, with an average flight price of $87.

Question 6

How much is a flight to Melbourne?

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On average, a flight to Melbourne costs $326. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $117 and departed from Auckland Intl Airport.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne?

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Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as $464. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $534 on average.

Question 8

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Melbourne?

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KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Melbourne. <a href="/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Melbourne?

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href="/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Melbourne?

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Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back with another airline. <a href="/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Melbourne?

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Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href="/flight-routes/New-Zealand-NZ0/Melbourne-ME1">Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

How much is a flight to Melbourne?

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On average, a flight to Melbourne costs $326. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $117 and departed from Auckland. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Queenstown to Melbourne which costs $196 on average, and Christchurch to Melbourne, which costs $287 on average.

Question 13

Which airline offers the most flights to Melbourne?

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Of the 6 airlines that fly to Melbourne, Qantas Airways offers the most flights, with around 1,086 per week, followed by Virgin Australia with 556 flights per week.

Question 14

How many airports are there in Melbourne?

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There are 5 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Bendigo Airport (BXG), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) and Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW). The busiest airport is Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), with 98% of all flights arriving there.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne?

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The cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne is generally at night, when flights cost $417 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Melbourne is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $653.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

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To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Question 17

How many direct flights to Melbourne are there each day?

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There are around 330 direct flights from within New Zealand to Melbourne every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 06:00 the most common departure time and 47% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 18

How many direct flights to Melbourne are there each week?

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Each week there are around 2,309 direct flights from within New Zealand to Melbourne. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 19

What is a good deal for flights to Melbourne?

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If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Melbourne, 25% of our users found tickets to Melbourne for the following prices or less: From Queenstown $180 one-way - $176 return, from Auckland $194 one-way - $350 return, from Christchurch $255 one-way - $159 return.

Question 20

How many long-haul flights are there to Melbourne each week?

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Each week, there are 99 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 45 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Melbourne. There aren't any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

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How much is a flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight to Melbourne costs $326. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $117 and departed from Auckland. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Queenstown to Melbourne which costs $196 on average, and Christchurch to Melbourne, which costs $287 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as $464. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $534 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne is generally at night, when flights cost $417 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Melbourne is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $653.

What is a good deal for flights to Melbourne?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Melbourne, 25% of our users found tickets to Melbourne for the following prices or less: From Queenstown $180 one-way - $176 return, from Auckland $194 one-way - $350 return, from Christchurch $255 one-way - $159 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne?

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Melbourne?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Melbourne is Melbourne Avalon Airport, with an average flight price of $87.

Which airlines fly to Melbourne?

Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, and Jetstar usually have the most frequent connections from New Zealand to Melbourne. See the amount of flights per week for popular airlines flying to Melbourne.

Which airline offers the most flights to Melbourne?

Of the 6 airlines that fly to Melbourne, Qantas Airways offers the most flights, with around 1,086 per week, followed by Virgin Australia with 556 flights per week.

How many airports are there in Melbourne?

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

How many direct flights to Melbourne are there each day?

There are around 330 direct flights from within New Zealand to Melbourne every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 06:00 the most common departure time and 47% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Melbourne are there each week?

Each week there are around 2,309 direct flights from within New Zealand to Melbourne. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Melbourne each week?

Each week, there are 99 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 45 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to Melbourne. There aren't any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

How many cities have direct flights to Melbourne?

From New Zealand, there are direct flights to Melbourne from 4 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Auckland, with 71 direct flights each week.

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