MEL - NPE

$499 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Napier

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Napier departing on 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Napier, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$765
Overall average: $696
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/8Sun 30/8
MEL - NPE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$499
Typical prices: $432-$550
Air New Zealand
Wed 25/3
MEL - NPE • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $846 (return)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and Napier. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Napier (MEL-NPE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Napier 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 Napier

Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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23:55 - 15:20
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NPE
13h 25m
1 stop
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10:45 - 16:35
NPE
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MEL
7h 50m
1 stop
$765Multiple Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Sun, 17 May
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09:15 - 09:50
MEL
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NPE
22h 35m
1 stop
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08:10 - 21:35
NPE
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MEL
15h 25m
1 stop
$796Multiple Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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18:10 - 13:00
MEL
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NPE
16h 50m
2 stops
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16:45 - 16:35
NPE
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MEL
25h 50m
1 stop
$801Multiple Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
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18:10 - 13:00
MEL
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NPE
16h 50m
2 stops
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16:45 - 08:05
NPE
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MEL
17h 20m
2 stops
$846Air New Zealand
Fri, 15 May - Sun, 17 May
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09:10 - 19:10
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NPE
8h 00m
2 stops
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09:45 - 21:35
NPE
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MEL
13h 50m
1 stop
$902Air New Zealand
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 24 May
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08:00 - 10:10
MEL
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NPE
24h 10m
1 stop
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13:50 - 22:45
NPE
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MEL
10h 55m
1 stop
$1,030Qantas Airways
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 24 May
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08:00 - 10:10
MEL
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NPE
24h 10m
1 stop
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13:50 - 15:50
NPE
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MEL
28h 00m
1 stop
$1,031Qantas Airways
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 24 May
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08:00 - 10:10
MEL
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NPE
24h 10m
1 stop
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13:50 - 08:20
NPE
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MEL
20h 30m
1 stop
$1,033Qantas Airways
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 24 May
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08:00 - 10:10
MEL
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NPE
24h 10m
1 stop
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13:50 - 22:45
NPE
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MEL
10h 55m
1 stop
$1,071Qantas Airways
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 24 May
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08:00 - 10:10
MEL
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NPE
24h 10m
1 stop
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13:50 - 22:45
NPE
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MEL
10h 55m
1 stop
$1,083Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Napier flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Napier, 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 Napier is February, where tickets cost $680 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $974 and $857 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$499
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne to Napier

When to book flights from Melbourne to Napier

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Napier based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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 Napier flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Napier was $499 for a one-way ticket and $765 for a return.

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

    When flying out of Melbourne you will be using Melbourne. You will be landing at Napier, also known as Napier Hawkes Bay.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Napier?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Napier, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Napier are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $762 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $784 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Napier.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Napier 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 Napier?

    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 Napier 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 Napier?

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

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Melbourne to Napier

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Napier. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Napier? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 610 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
Airline reviews

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

10.0 ExcellentAllan, Mar 2026
YVR - AKL
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Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

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