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Cheapest return fare
$461
Typical prices: $391-$587
Jetstar
Tue 10/11Fri 20/11
MEL - AKL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$285
Typical prices: $323-$466
Jetstar
Tue 17/11
MEL - AKL • Direct
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You can fly direct with Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Qantas Airways. Average duration is 3h 38m
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Cheapest • Avg $418 (return)
Shortest trip • 7h 00m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Auckland (MEL-AKL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Auckland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Auckland

Tue, 10 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30MEL  Melbourne-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:45 - 22:50AKL  Auckland Intl-MEL Melbourne
4h 05mdirect
$461Jetstar
Sat, 5 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30MEL  Melbourne-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:40 - 17:45AKL  Auckland Intl-MEL Melbourne
4h 05mdirect
$461Jetstar
Sun, 4 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 05:30MEL  Melbourne-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 35mdirect
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19:20 - 21:35AKL  Auckland Intl-MEL Melbourne
4h 15mdirect
$483Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 2 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 05:30MEL  Melbourne-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 21:30AKL  Auckland Intl-MEL Melbourne
4h 10mdirect
$487Multiple Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
19:10 - 00:50MEL  Melbourne-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 40mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:45 - 08:55AKL  Auckland Intl-MEL Melbourne
4h 10mdirect
$561Air New Zealand
Sun, 4 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 00:35MEL  Melbourne-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 40mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
19:20 - 21:35AKL  Auckland Intl-MEL Melbourne
4h 15mdirect
$575Air New Zealand
Wed, 30 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
18:30 - 01:10MEL  Melbourne-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 40mdirect
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20:35 - 22:45AKL  Auckland Intl-MEL Melbourne
4h 10mdirect
$638Qantas Airways
Fri, 18 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
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17:00 - 22:40MEL  Melbourne-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 40mdirect
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16:15 - 17:25AKL  Auckland Intl-MEL Melbourne
4h 10mdirect
$644Qantas Airways
Sat, 17 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
Emirates Logo
06:35 - 12:15MEL  Melbourne-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 40mdirect
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15:05 - 17:15AKL  Auckland Intl-MEL Melbourne
4h 10mdirect
$674Emirates
Fri, 13 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 00:05MEL  Melbourne-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 35mdirect
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 22:45AKL  Auckland Intl-MEL Melbourne
4h 10mdirect
$745Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Auckland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Auckland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Auckland?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Auckland departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Auckland from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $364 and $551 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $461 on Jetstar (5 Sept–12 Sept).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Auckland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Auckland, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Auckland, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Auckland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland is August, where tickets cost $463 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $643 and $556 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to Auckland?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $529 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Auckland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$293
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Auckland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Auckland flights

  • What kind of disability access services does Melbourne Airport provide?

    Melbourne Airport provides easy navigation with travelators and lifts connecting arrivals and departures of all terminals, undercover disability parking, disabled toilets in most areas and a Hidden Disability Program consisting of a lanyard and sensory map. Additional staff training is given to ensure that travellers with wheelchairs, impaired mobility or otherwise in need of assistance will have the best service possible given to them by the staff of Melbourne Airport.

  • What kind of food options are there at Melbourne Airport?

    Melbourne Airport has a fairly large food court and a huge range of coffee shops, bars, cafes and takeaway food. With cuisines from all over the world, from Vietmanese to Japanese, Portugese to Italian, you’ll have no problem finding something for your palate before you board your flight. There are also plenty of bakeries and convenience stores if you want to take a snack with you.

  • Does Auckland Airport have car hire offices?

    There are hire car offices just outside the arrivals area on the ground floor; you will see the signs directing you to the car hire desks as soon as you have collected your bags. KAYAK can help you book a hire car too, just click ‘Cars’ on the left side column once you’ve searched your travel dates above.

  • What is there to do in the Auckland Airport?

    If you’re only in Auckland for a short time, there are a number of tour companies that offer private tours from the airport, including chartered flights and helicopter flights over the picturesque Auckland harbour and surrounding landscape. You can find a tourist information desk with more information in the arrivals area of the international terminal.

  • What hotels are there near the Auckland Airport?

    For those looking for accommodation more convenient to the airport than to the city centre, the Novotel Auckland Airport is the only hotel on the airport campus, with business facilities, comfortable rooms and 24-hour dining options, located near the international terminal. Another option, however, is the nearby ibis Budget, only a few minutes away from the airport entrance.

  • What shopping can I find at Melbourne Airport?

    For those looking for shopping opportunities at Melbourne Airport, the airport has a large luxury tax-free shopping mall in Terminal 2 with a range of designer brands, including Tiffany & Co, Burberry, Max Mara, and Emporio Armani.

  • How can I relax at Auckland airport?

    For those with a layover at Auckland airport, you may not have a chance to leave the airport building. However, you can freshen up after your flight with a quick shower in one of the airport lounges or in the block at the international terminal. Alternatively, you could grab a quick massage to help you relax at one of the chairs near Gates 2-4.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Auckland?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Auckland was $284 for a one-way ticket and $461 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Auckland?

    Melbourne and Auckland are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Melbourne from Melbourne and will be arriving at Auckland Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Auckland?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Auckland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Auckland, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Auckland?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Auckland, Air Tahiti Nui or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Auckland are Air Tahiti Nui and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $728 and an overall rating of 8.4, Air Tahiti Nui is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $640 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 from Melbourne to Auckland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Auckland with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

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

    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 Auckland from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Auckland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $359 or less one-way and $471 or less round-trip.
  • When you arrive at Auckland Airport (AKL), if you are in need of any assistance, they have dedicated staff known as Hospitality Ambassadors in bright blue jackets, also known as ‘bluecoats’, who can direct you or help you find whatever you need.
  • When departing for an international flight from Melbourne, it will always be from the T2 terminal. If you first have a connection within Australia, that flight could be departing from either T1, T3 or T4.
  • If you’re driving to Melbourne Airport (MEL), you will get the best rate at the Value Car Park at a flat rate of A $12 per day, plus a free courtesy bus to the terminal running roughly every 15min.
  • Most local airlines offer regular flights from Melbourne to Auckland, including budget airline Jetstar and the award-winning Air New Zealand. If you need a spot to relax before your flight, you will find airline passenger lounges for Air New Zealand, Qantas and Emirates all at Melbourne Airport.
  • If you are continuing your journey after your flights from Melbourne to Auckland to elsewhere in New Zealand, you will need to transfer from Auckland’s international terminal to the domestic terminal. If you’d like to walk it, it takes 10 minutes if you just follow the green line. Otherwise you can use the bright green shuttle bus that departs from each terminal every 15 minutes.
  • There is no train to Melbourne airport, however, you can catch one of the five public bus services that stop at the airport station. Alternatively, you can take the SkyBus, a more direct shuttle service that can take you to and from the airport to Melbourne city centre. You can find the bus timetable and book your tickets at the airport website.
  • Travelling from Auckland airport, you can use Auckland’s SkyBus to the city centre or to North Harbour. The trip will take you about an hour. Another option is to use the RideMate app. Partnered with the New Zealand Transport Authority, this app can track your fastest, cheapest or most reliable route from Auckland airport and can provide you with options on how to get to your destination.
  • If you are travelling with children, you can find a children’s play area in Melbourne Airport at Terminal 2 opposite Gate 15b. For those travelling with infants, you can find numerous changing facilities throughout all four airport terminals.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Auckland Intl?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Auckland Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

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Direct returns

Auckland Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Melbourne to Auckland

Other airlines flying from Melbourne to Auckland

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Auckland according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.