$182 Find Cheap Flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Cheap Flights from New Zealand to Melbourne

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New Zealand to Melbourne 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.
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Recent return flight deals from New Zealand to Melbourne

Sun, 31 May - Wed, 10 Jun
Jetstar Logo
20:40 - 22:45
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
$396Jetstar
Sat, 30 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Jetstar Logo
20:40 - 22:45
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
$400Jetstar
Sun, 17 May - Sun, 24 May
Jetstar Logo
20:40 - 22:45
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
$403Jetstar
Sat, 2 May - Sun, 3 May
Jetstar Logo
15:40 - 17:45
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
18:45 - 00:20
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
$404Jetstar
Sat, 25 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Air New Zealand Logo
17:45 - 08:05
WLG
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MEL
16h 20m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:30 - 11:05
MEL
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WLG
14h 35m
1 stop
$517Air New Zealand
Tue, 23 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
18:15 - 08:05
WLG
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MEL
15h 50m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:10 - 11:45
MEL
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WLG
15h 35m
1 stop
$518Air New Zealand
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:05 - 08:10
HLZ
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MEL
17h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:10
MEL
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HLZ
13h 20m
1 stop
$612Multiple Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:25 - 08:05
HLZ
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MEL
22h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 12:10
MEL
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HLZ
13h 20m
1 stop
$663Multiple Airlines
Mon, 25 May - Thu, 4 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
10:40 - 17:35
NPL
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MEL
8h 55m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
08:00 - 09:55
MEL
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NPL
23h 55m
1 stop
$708Qantas Airways
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Qantas Airways Logo
19:05 - 08:10
DUD
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MEL
15h 05m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
09:25 - 18:50
MEL
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DUD
7h 25m
1 stop
$710Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Melbourne

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

What is the cheapest flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) was found on the route from Auckland, at $396 return. The most popular connection is from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $161 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Melbourne Airport?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Melbourne Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Melbourne Airport costs $345 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $168 and departed from Auckland. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Auckland to Melbourne Airport which costs $293 on average, and Queenstown to Melbourne Airport, which costs $304 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is Sunday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $355. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $433 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Melbourne Airport, 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 to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost $413 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $597 and $574 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $588.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Melbourne Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $327 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $753.

What is a good deal for flights to Melbourne Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Melbourne Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Melbourne Airport for the following prices or less: From Queenstown $184 return, from Auckland $194 return, from Christchurch $275 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Melbourne Airport, 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, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$182
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Melbourne

FAQs - booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • Are there any hotels at Melbourne Airport?

    The ParkRoyal Melbourne Airport is directly connected to the International Terminal by covered walkways. A Standard Room comes furnished with your choice of a king size bed or twin beds, as well as an ensuite bathroom with accompanying bathrobes. If you are looking for a more affordable option, the Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport has Standard Rooms available for reasonable prices, and is located a short 400 m walk from the airport.

  • What’s a cheap way to get to the city from Melbourne Airport?

    SkyBus operates an express service to the city which costs only A$ 17.50 (≈NZ$ 18.50). The buses depart from pick-up stations directly outside Terminals 1,3 and 4. You can relax on board with free Wi-Fi during the approximately 45 min trip that will take you to Southern Cross Station in the heart of the city. Alternative routes are available to Southbank Docklands, St Kilda and Mornington Peninsula.

  • What facilities are there for those travelling with children at Melbourne Airport?

    Melbourne Airport is great for those travelling with young children. You’ll find a children’s play area in Terminal 2 (opposite gate 15b), where your kids can have fun and stay occupied while you wait for your flight. There are also plenty of changing facilities, too, with 7 in arrivals and 9 in departures.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) was found on the route from Auckland, at $396 return. The most popular connection is from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $161 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Melbourne Airport from central Melbourne?

    You’ll need to travel 19 km to reach the Melbourne city centre from Melbourne Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Melbourne?

    On average, a flight to Melbourne costs $345. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $168 and departed from Auckland Intl Airport.

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

    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 Airport (Tullamarine).

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

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

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

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

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)? 25% of our users found return tickets to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) for the following prices or less: From Auckland $409
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight deals.
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) is the major travel hub for the city and generally has the cheapest flights. Catching a taxi is the quickest way to reach the city, with fares costing A$ 70 (≈NZ$ 73).
  • The city of Melbourne is also served by Avalon Airport (AVV), which is a much smaller airport located close to the neighbouring city of Geelong. If you are planning on discovering the Great Ocean Road and visiting towns such as Torquay and Lorne, Avalon will be the most convenient flight destination.
  • Travellers who want to relax before their flight have a choice of comfortable premium lounges at Melbourne Airport, with Marhaba Lounge, located within Terminal 2 of Melbourne Airport, available to all travellers regardless of flight class or airline, with a payment of A$ 75 (≈NZ$ 79). The Plaza Premium Lounge, also in Terminal 2, costs USD 45 for 2 hours. Both have buffet food, fast Wi-Fi and plenty of comfy seating. A less pricy option is a quick massage in one of the massage chairs, which are available for passengers in Terminal 3 and cost around NZ$ 2 for 5 minutes.
  • For up-to-date flight information, travellers can download the Melbourne Airport App, which provides essential information such as maps, flight information, and shopping and dining deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from New Zealand to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Melbourne. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Melbourne? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3540 reviews
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

4.0 OkayMarcia, Feb 2026
HYD - DXB
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Seat did not recline at all, wi-FI did not work at all. Those are both very unfortunate for a 14 hour flight. Crew and food was of course very nice as always.

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

Very poor boarding experience with these remote gates and buses. Also these 777s bardy need a remodeling. Entertainment is a bit laggy. Food and crew is still among the better, but they seriously have to do something with these remote gates.

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

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

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

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

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

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.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

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

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.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

I liked boarding the plane. The staff were rude, the food was appalling and the chairs the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced

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.

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

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

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

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.

80 minute delay on departure based on two no show pax; removal of checked bags. Boarding very awkward, and waiting in terminal until specific rows called (not zones). Overhead not used for boarding, but specific staff member notifying people at the top of the stairs. Numerous people noted "this is confusing" on boarding. Seats ok, but entertainment (and food, and seat selection) all at extra cost. Smooth flight, and friendly neighbours.

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)

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