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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport from $170

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MEL
27 Apr — 4 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 22 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$352

One-way from

$170

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$589

Good round-trip deal

$206 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/6-11/6
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 April 2025.

Fri 6/620:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Wed 11/623:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 21/4$352
Sat 7/608:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Fri 13/611:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$393
Wed 4/612:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Wed 11/614:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$397
Fri 13/612:20WLG - MEL
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Sun 15/623:55MEL - WLG
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Deal found 21/4$507
Fri 6/620:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/613:00MEL - AKL
2 stops9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$524
Mon 1/914:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 27/908:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/4$546
Wed 4/612:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/618:55MEL - ZQN
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$550
Thu 26/606:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 30/618:40MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$552
Tue 10/606:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/609:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/4$561
Fri 16/512:30WLG - MEL
2 stops9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/523:55MEL - WLG
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$572
Thu 18/920:35AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 22/918:30MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/4$584
Thu 5/610:25ZQN - MEL
1 stop9h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/618:25MEL - ZQN
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/4$586

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Melbourne 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 22 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/6

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$352

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Sat 7/6

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$393

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/6

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$397

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Fri 13/6

12:20-22:45

1 stop12h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 15/6

23:55-11:35

1 stop9h 40m

$507

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/6

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

13:00-00:05

2 stops9h 05m

$524

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Mon 1/9

14:35-16:35

Nonstop4h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 27/9

08:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$546

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/6

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 11/6

18:55-15:40

2 stops18h 45m

$550

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Thu 26/6

06:20-08:10

Nonstop3h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 30/6

18:40-00:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$552

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Tue 10/6

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 21/6

09:10-14:50

Nonstop3h 40m

$561

DunedinMelbourne

DUD - MEL

DUDMEL

Dunedin

Sat 7/6

11:50-22:45

1 stop12h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 15/6

23:55-11:15

1 stop9h 20m

$566

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 NZ to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Melbourne. 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 22 April 2025.

The most flights from NZ0 to MEL are scheduled on a Tuesday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 22 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from New Zealand to Melbourne have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,290 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,205 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
469 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
826 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Related info for your journey

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $170. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

    The most popular route from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport is Auckland Intl - Melbourne. You may also consider Wellington - Melbourne or Christchurch - Melbourne.

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

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from New Zealand, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Atlantic (95%), Etihad Airways (88%), Thai Airways( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $156. While the most popular route (Auckland Intl - Melbourne) can be booked for $352 on average our data indicates $620 when flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Melbourne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Melbourne 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 New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 7 airlines flying from New Zealand to Melbourne

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Melbourne. 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 22 April 2025.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$221Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$297Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China AirlinesCheapest$303Average$628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$337Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$354Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$355Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$403Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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