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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Auckland from $247

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AKL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Auckland Intl are usually found in August or May, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Auckland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Auckland (AKL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$344

One-way from

$253

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$490
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/5-12/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Auckland
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  • Jetstar
  • 29/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Auckland
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Tue 22/723:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Sun 27/720:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Deal found 23/3$348
Fri 20/623:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/607:30AKL - MEL
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$482
Thu 8/506:00AVV - AKL
1 stop27h 25mJetstar
Mon 12/506:15AKL - AVV
1 stop18h 35mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$560
Wed 21/515:00MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 24/518:20AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$571
Mon 23/614:55AVV - AKL
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/607:30AKL - AVV
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$649
Tue 1/406:00AVV - AKL
1 stop15h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 2/408:30AKL - AVV
1 stop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/3$948

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Auckland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/5

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$344

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Fri 20/6

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/6

07:30-13:45

1 stop8h 15m

$482

MelbourneAuckland

AVV - AKL

AVVAKL

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 8/5

06:00-11:25

1 stop27h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/5

06:15-22:50

1 stop18h 35m

$560

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sun 6/7

18:55-00:35

Nonstop3h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 17/7

18:20-20:35

Nonstop4h 15m

$622

MelbourneAuckland

AVV - AKL

AVVAKL

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 23/6

14:55-11:25

1 stop18h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/6

07:30-22:50

1 stop17h 20m

$649

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Tue 24/6

18:30-00:10

Nonstop3h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/6

06:10-08:20

Nonstop4h 10m

$671

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sun 22/6

18:30-00:10

Nonstop3h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/6

06:10-08:20

Nonstop4h 10m

$690

MelbourneAuckland

AVV - AKL

AVVAKL

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 18/4

20:40-13:45

1 stop15h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 25/4

06:15-20:05

1 stop15h 50m

$1,152

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$247

MelbourneAuckland

AVV - AKL

AVVAKL

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 15/5

20:55-11:25

1 stop12h 30m

$290

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Auckland is 32 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland (average of $250). Flying from Melbourne to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to AKL?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Auckland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

When flying from Melbourne to Auckland, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 67% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Auckland flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Auckland

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Auckland. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

The most flights from ME1 to AKL are scheduled on a Monday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

Rainfall in Auckland by month

Plan your trip to Auckland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Auckland ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Auckland when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Auckland by month

Plan your trip to Auckland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Auckland. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Auckland, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways and Emirates. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Melbourne to Auckland Travel Guide

Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand, and home to more people than the whole of the South Island put together.
Silvery skyscrapers and shopping malls, world-class restaurants and coffee shops, Neoclassical art galleries and museums, Victorian parkland – it’s an impressive set-up for a city that’s not actually the capital of New Zealand.
Best of all, Auckland is just a 3.5-hour direct flight away from Melbourne. You can take your pick of airlines, too.

Auckland sits on the North Island of New Zealand, balanced between two wide, island-studded bays.
Want to get stuck into the views straightaway? Head for the Sky Tower, where you can eat dinner, sip a cocktail or bungee jump with a bird’s eye view of the city.
Alternatively, bungee jump from the kilometre-long Auckland Harbour Bridge, or pay your respects at the towering Maori memorial at One Tree Hill.
Of course, this is New Zealand, so the dramatic scenery is never far away. Volcanic islands and waterfalls rise up just beyond the city limits.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Auckland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

    Around 3 hours 35 minutes direct. There are so many direct flights that it’s usually not worth looking at the longer flights with stopovers.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

    All the usual suspects – Jetstar Airways, New Zealand Air, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Emirates.

  • How frequent are flights between Melbourne and Auckland?

    Up to 10 direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland take off a day. You could also choose from an extra 70 or so longer and more expensive indirect flights.

  • Which airports serve Melbourne and Auckland?

    Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport and Auckland Airport.

  • Which direct flight route between Melbourne and Auckland is cheapest?

    Late evening and early morning flights are usually the cheapest.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Auckland from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Auckland Intl (AKL) if they book a flight to Auckland from Melbourne. On average, Auckland Intl has 38 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 8 airlines. Auckland Intl is conveniently located just 17.9 km from Auckland’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Auckland round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Auckland is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $344 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, starting at $667 and $684 round-trip. Users have found that Jetstar is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Auckland one-way?

    $253 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and LATAM Airlines, with prices starting from $383 and $399, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Auckland?

    Consider Jetstar (82%), Virgin Atlantic (70%) or Thai Airways (67%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Auckland.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

    The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Auckland is $211. On average you can expect to pay $2,152. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $331.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Auckland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland (average of $250). Flying from Melbourne to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to Auckland

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Auckland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$285Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$303Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China AirlinesCheapest$305Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest$308Average$728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$341Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$389Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$458Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$458Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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