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$65 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Newcastle

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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 Newcastle, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$131
Overall average: $191
Jetstar
Wed 18/3Tue 24/3
MEL - NTL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$65
Typical prices: $91-$213
Jetstar
Wed 18/3
MEL - NTL • Direct
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You can fly direct with Jetstar, Qantas Airways, and Virgin Australia. Average duration is 1h 35m
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Most punctual • 89% on-time
Morning flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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August
Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Newcastle (MEL-NTL)

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

Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
Jetstar Logo
06:30 - 08:00
MEL
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NTL
1h 30mdirect
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20:45 - 22:25
NTL
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
$131Jetstar
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
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06:30 - 08:00
MEL
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NTL
1h 30mdirect
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17:55 - 19:35
NTL
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
$139Jetstar
Fri, 20 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
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06:15 - 07:55
MEL
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NTL
1h 40mdirect
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21:00 - 22:40
NTL
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
$145Multiple Airlines
Tue, 14 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
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06:30 - 08:00
MEL
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NTL
1h 30mdirect
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17:55 - 19:35
NTL
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
$152Jetstar
Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
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06:30 - 08:00
MEL
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NTL
1h 30mdirect
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17:55 - 19:35
NTL
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
$155Jetstar
Wed, 20 May - Sun, 24 May
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06:30 - 08:00
MEL
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NTL
1h 30mdirect
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08:35 - 10:15
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
$161Jetstar
Tue, 14 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
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06:30 - 08:00
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NTL
1h 30mdirect
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08:35 - 10:15
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
$162Jetstar
Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
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06:30 - 08:00
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NTL
1h 30mdirect
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08:35 - 10:15
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
$168Jetstar
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
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06:30 - 08:00
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NTL
1h 30mdirect
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08:35 - 10:15
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
$175Jetstar
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
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06:30 - 08:00
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1h 30mdirect
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08:35 - 10:15
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1h 40mdirect
$178Jetstar
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Newcastle flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Newcastle?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Newcastle on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle, 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 Newcastle is August, where tickets cost $151 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $265 and $194 respectively.

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

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 Newcastle, 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 Newcastle, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$65
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Newcastle

When to book flights from Melbourne to Newcastle

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Newcastle 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 Airport (Tullamarine) to Newcastle flights

  • Does Melbourne Airport have lounges in the Domestic terminals?

    Melbourne Airport offers exclusive VIP lounges for domestic travellers. Virgin Australia, for instance, operates a lounge in Domestic Terminal 2 for members with lounge access privileges. Likewise, Qantas provides a First Class Lounge on level 1 of Terminal 2, which you can find just beyond the Security checkpoint. There’s also a REX lounge on the Ground Floor of Terminal 4, near Gate 30.

  • What’s the checked baggage limit for Economy Class flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

    Your checked luggage allowance will depend on the airline you book with and the package you choose. For example, VIrgin and Qantas generally include a 23 kg checked bag for Economy Class flights from Melbourne to Newcastle. However, as a low-cost carrier, Jetstar generally doesn’t include a checked bag in the base economy fare. Instead, you can add one for a fee if needed.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle was $65 for a one-way ticket and $131 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Newcastle?

    When flying out of Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) you will be using Melbourne. You will be landing at Newcastle, also known as Newcastle Williamtown.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Newcastle?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Newcastle flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Newcastle?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Newcastle.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Newcastle?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Newcastle on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Newcastle, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Newcastle are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $248 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $346 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Newcastle?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) to Newcastle.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Newcastle?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Newcastle from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) to Newcastle?

    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 Newcastle with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

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

    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 Newcastle from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Newcastle

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $83 or less one-way and $152 or less round-trip.
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, is a hub for the full-service Australian airlines, Virgin and Qantas. It’s also a home base for the low-cost carrier Jetstar. Newcastle Airport (NTL), known as Williamtown Airport, is a hub for the regional airline FlyPelican.
  • Whether you book with a budget carrier like Jetstar or a full-service carrier like Qantas, you’ll generally get a 7 kg cabin bag included in your fare. Most airlines also allow you to bring a personal item small enough to fit under the seat in front of you. However, it’s always worth double-checking your baggage allowance before heading to the airport to ensure you don’t exceed it.
  • Melbourne Airport offers a range of services and facilities to assist passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, lifts, and travelators. The airport has also implemented a Hidden Accessibility Program in its Domestic terminals to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience for passengers with hidden disabilities.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Newcastle Williamtown?

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

Direct departures

Melbourne to Newcastle Williamtown

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Newcastle Williamtown to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Newcastle

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Newcastle. 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 Newcastle? 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 446 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
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Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
SYD - OOL
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Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

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.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

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

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

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