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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Melbourne from $171

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 26/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MEL
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$369

One-way from

$171

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$589
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/6-8/6
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/6
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 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 18 April 2025.

Wed 23/720:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Mon 28/723:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/4$366
Fri 6/612:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Fri 13/614:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/4$411
Wed 28/508:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Wed 4/611:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 17/4$413
Mon 4/806:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/818:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/4$488
Fri 15/807:45WLG - MEL
1 stop26h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 18/818:25MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/4$496
Thu 31/706:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 5/818:40MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$501
Sun 1/612:20WLG - MEL
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Sun 8/623:55MEL - WLG
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Deal found 17/4$531
Sat 16/806:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/823:55MEL - WLG
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$543
Sun 1/620:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/611:40MEL - AKL
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$546
Fri 23/516:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/514:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$549
Tue 27/518:10CHC - MEL
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/511:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$564
Mon 19/506:15WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 25/518:40MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$567

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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 18 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/7

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 28/7

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$366

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/6

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$411

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 28/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$413

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Mon 4/8

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 12/8

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

$488

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Fri 15/8

07:45-08:05

1 stop26h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

18:25-07:15

1 stop10h 50m

$496

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Thu 31/7

06:20-08:10

Nonstop3h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 5/8

18:40-00:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$501

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sun 1/6

12:20-22:45

1 stop12h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

23:55-11:35

1 stop9h 40m

$531

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sat 16/8

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

23:55-07:05

1 stop29h 10m

$543

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/6

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

11:40-16:55

2 stops27h 15m

$546

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 23/5

16:05-08:10

1 stop18h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 28/5

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$549

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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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from New Zealand to Melbourne 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 18 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne 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?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Melbourne 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

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 18 April 2025.

The most flights from NZ0 to ME1 are scheduled on a Wednesday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 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 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 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, 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 18 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Fiji Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand. 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
186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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
186 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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
3,200 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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
467 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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
820 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,764 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
186 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

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!

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    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Zealand to Melbourne are Jetstar ($171), Qantas Airways ($239), and Air New Zealand ($259).

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from New Zealand to Melbourne 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 18 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$223Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$296Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China AirlinesCheapest$305Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$341Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$356Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$358Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$406Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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