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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland from $246

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AKL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

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 Thursday 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 (MEL) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$342

One-way from

$246

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$480

Good round-trip deal

$442 or less

Good one-way deal

$309 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/3-29/3
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Auckland
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  • Jetstar
  • 19/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Auckland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($115 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 21 February 2025.

Sat 22/323:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Sat 29/320:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$342
Sat 15/323:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/315:30AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$390
Thu 13/317:35MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 17/306:00AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$426
Sat 29/318:50MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 6/420:35AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$521
Tue 7/1018:30MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mEmirates
Thu 16/1020:35AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$538
Thu 20/307:45MEL - AKL
1 stop7h 05mLATAM Airlines
Thu 27/307:35AKL - MEL
1 stop9h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 20/2$575

Find flights from Melbourne to Auckland within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

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Auckland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/3

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$342

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/3

15:30-17:45

Nonstop4h 15m

$390

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Thu 13/3

17:35-23:15

Nonstop3h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/3

06:00-08:15

Nonstop4h 15m

$426

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sat 29/3

18:50-00:25

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 6/4

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

$521

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

07:45-16:50

1 stop7h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/3

07:35-15:05

1 stop9h 30m

$575

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$246

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

18:25-00:05

Nonstop3h 40m

$257

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

18:50-00:25

Nonstop3h 35m

$306

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

17:00-22:30

Nonstop3h 30m

$317

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Thu 6/3

07:30-16:50

1 stop7h 20m

$326

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Auckland from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Auckland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 14 February 2025.

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Auckland (average of $250). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 21 February 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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 68% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport 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 Airport 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from MEL to AKL are scheduled on a Wednesday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Emirates and Singapore Airlines from Melbourne to Auckland have to say. 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

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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
460 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,793 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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.

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.

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

    For a flight from Melbourne to Auckland, you will be flying into Auckland Intl. Auckland Intl (AKL) is just 17.9 km from the centre vof the city. Auckland Intl is the only Auckland airport and it handles 43 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 8 airlines have flights to Auckland Intl from Melbourne on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Auckland is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $342 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $426 and $521 round-trip. Jetstar is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $246. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Auckland for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Auckland from Melbourne Airport, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Jetstar (70%), American Airlines (62%), China Eastern( 61%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,218 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Auckland. The cheapest flight overall is $231 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Auckland Intl) is currently priced at $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 Airport to Auckland?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Auckland (average of $250). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$277Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$298Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China AirlinesCheapest$300Average$629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$323Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$367Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$448Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$450Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$451Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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