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$205+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — AKL
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Melbourne

Discover essential information about flights departing from Melbourne, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Melbourne airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 7 March 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$154

Cheapest round-trip flight

$292

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)

Good round-trip deal

$212 or less

Good one-way deal

$130 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne is currently to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne is currently to Auckland Intl.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of $188).
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Auckland Intl (AKL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Melbourne (average return price of $460).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 March 2026.

Fri 28/823:55
MEL
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AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 5/920:40
AKL
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MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/3$448
Wed 12/823:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Sun 23/820:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/3$449
Thu 20/823:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Mon 24/820:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/3$451
Tue 19/523:55
MEL
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AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Tue 2/620:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/3$470
Mon 11/523:55
MEL
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AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Tue 2/620:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/3$471
Fri 14/811:05
MEL
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CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Sun 23/808:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/3$473
Wed 10/623:55
MEL
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AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Sun 14/620:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/3$480
Sun 3/518:45
MEL
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AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Wed 6/520:40
AKL
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MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/3$482
Tue 11/823:55
MEL
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AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Tue 25/820:40
AKL
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MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/3$485
Mon 3/823:55
MEL
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AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Thu 27/820:40
AKL
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MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/3$490
Sat 22/823:55
MEL
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AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Sat 12/915:40
AKL
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MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/3$492
Wed 22/418:45
MEL
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AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Wed 29/420:40
AKL
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MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 4/3$493

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Find flights departing from Melbourne that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 7 March 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/4

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$521

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$521

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/4

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$527

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 16/8

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$538

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 21/4

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 28/4

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$583

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

23:55-12:20

1 stop10h 25m

Wellington

Mon 15/6

13:05-22:45

1 stop11h 40m

$600

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 13/9

12:55-22:45

1 stop11h 50m

$600

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

23:55-10:10

1 stop8h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 15/5

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$609

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

23:55-12:20

1 stop10h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$616

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 31/7

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/8

13:00-22:45

1 stop11h 45m

$629

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne

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

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 87 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport (average of $226). Flying from Melbourne Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of $312). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Melbourne Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Monday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne Airport?

For round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport you’ll fly on: Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Emirates, Air Tahiti Nui. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $117
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $283
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $317
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $666

What are popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Melbourne Airport everyday are: Sydney (1,470 flights per day), Adelaide (582 flights per day), and Brisbane (572 flights per day).

Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $281
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $154
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $284
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $300

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Melbourne Airport is Adelaide, with prices starting at $126. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Adelaide
Adelaide
From $126
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Coolangatta Gold Coast
From $129
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $154
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $214

Airline reviews for flights from Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Melbourne. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Melbourne Airport, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Emirates, andAir 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
75 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
608 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,002 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
527 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Melbourne. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 7 March 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

    The most popular destinations from Melbourne Airport this month are Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Amritsar, Brisbane. The top year-round destinations include Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Brisbane, Auckland.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Melbourne Airport for as low as $126 to Adelaide (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,173 to fly from Melbourne Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Batik Air to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Melbourne Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide ($117). Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Apia Faleolo ($121). Batik Air flights from Melbourne Airport to Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai ($171).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Melbourne Airport?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Melbourne Airport are below:
    Fly from Melbourne to Auckland starting at $816
    Fly from Melbourne to Hong Kong starting at $2,084
    Fly from Melbourne to Christchurch starting at $2,107
    Fly from Melbourne to Ho Chi Minh City starting at $2,305

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Melbourne Airport?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Melbourne Airport, consider Denpasar. Prices start at $3,664 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport is currently February; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

    Here are some of the cheapest flight destinations from Melbourne Airport:
    Fly from Melbourne to Auckland from $448 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Christchurch from $521 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Queenstown from $527 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Wellington from $595 round trip

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