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$166+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — ZQN
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
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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 1 July 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$78

Cheapest round-trip flight

$232

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)

Good round-trip deal

$182 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 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 $186).
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Auckland Intl (AKL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Melbourne (average return price of $376).
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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 1 July 2025.

Wed 10/923:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Wed 17/920:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Deal found 30/6$379
Sat 26/711:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 2/808:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 1/7$458
Sun 24/814:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 27/812:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 30/6$515
Wed 30/720:50MEL - HLZ
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Wed 6/812:25HLZ - MEL
1 stop13h 00mJetstar
Deal found 30/6$522
Mon 4/823:55MEL - WLG
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Tue 19/812:20WLG - MEL
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Deal found 29/6$548
Wed 23/714:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/818:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$551
Fri 25/711:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/706:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$554
Sat 9/818:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 28/806:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/6$556
Mon 21/711:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 31/718:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/6$576
Thu 4/918:25MEL - ZQN
1 stop12h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/916:45ZQN - MEL
1 stop26h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/6$597
Tue 5/823:55MEL - WLG
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/817:45WLG - MEL
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$608
Tue 12/823:55MEL - DUD
1 stop9h 20mJetstar
Tue 19/811:50DUD - MEL
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Deal found 29/6$612

Find flights from Melbourne within your budget

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 1 July 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

Fly to

Queenstown

Route

Departure

Return

Price

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 17/9

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$379

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 2/8

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$458

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 27/8

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$515

MelbourneHamilton

MEL - HLZ

MELHLZ

Melbourne

Wed 30/7

20:50-11:15

1 stop12h 25m

Hamilton

Wed 6/8

12:25-23:25

1 stop13h 00m

$522

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

23:55-11:35

1 stop9h 40m

Wellington

Tue 19/8

12:20-22:45

1 stop12h 25m

$548

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/8

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$551

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 9/8

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 28/8

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$556

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 19/8

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 20/8

13:00-20:35

1 stop9h 35m

$561

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 21/7

11:35-16:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 31/7

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$576

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Thu 4/9

18:25-08:25

1 stop12h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/9

16:45-17:25

1 stop26h 40m

$597

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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 Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 88 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport (average of $216). Flying from Melbourne Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $277). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne Airport?

For round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport you’ll fly on: Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Air New Zealand. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Queenstown.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $42
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $152
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $194
Air India
Air India
From $455

What are popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Melbourne Airport everyday are: Sydney (1,794 flights per day), Brisbane (663 flights per day), and Adelaide (630 flights per day).

Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From $136
Christchurch
Christchurch
From $156
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $203
Wellington
Wellington
From $177

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Melbourne Airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith, with prices starting at $78. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $48
Brisbane
Brisbane
From $55
Canberra
Canberra
From $70
Adelaide
Adelaide
From $76

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 Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
486 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
869 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
455 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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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 1 July 2025.

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

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

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

    Users have flown out of Melbourne Airport for as low as $78 to Sydney (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,179 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 ($68). Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Apia Faleolo ($143). Batik Air flights from Melbourne Airport to Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai ($165).

  • 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 $850
    Fly from Melbourne to Manila starting at $952
    Fly from Melbourne to Christchurch starting at $2,038
    Fly from Melbourne to Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Airport starting at $2,085

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

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Melbourne Airport, consider Singapore. Prices start at $13,117 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 April; with January 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 $379 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Christchurch from $479 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Queenstown from $517 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Wellington from $546 round trip

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