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MelbourneAuckland

MEL Melbourne - AKL Auckland Intl

MELAKL

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/11

20:45-22:50

Nonstop4h 05m

$575

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 12/9

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$592

MelbourneAuckland

MEL Melbourne - AKL Auckland Intl

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sun 30/8

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/9

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$598

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 3/11

09:15-11:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$620

MelbourneAuckland

MEL Melbourne - AKL Auckland Intl

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sun 6/9

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 16/9

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$647

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MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 17/9

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$654

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

12:05-17:25

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 24/10

09:20-11:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$672

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 23/11

23:55-10:05

1 stop8h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 29/11

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$701

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 30/11

09:15-11:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$711

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 18/9

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$719

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne

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MEL-WLG

MEL-ZQN

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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.

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MEL-ZQN

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne (average of $551). Flying from Melbourne in December will prove the most costly (average of $761). 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?

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

Jetstar

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Qantas Airways

Emirates

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne, 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne?

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Melbourne would be wise to consider leaving during Thursday 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.

Airline reviews for flights from Melbourne

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Very Good

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

6.5

Okay

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

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What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Melbourne?
Melbourne airport offers the cheapest routes to Auckland from $457. Melbourne Avalon airport is a great option if you're flying to Auckland from $798. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne?
At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne is currently May; 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?
Here are some of the cheapest flight destinations from Melbourne:
Fly from Melbourne to Auckland from $457 round trip
Fly from Melbourne to Wellington from $553 round trip
Fly from Melbourne to Christchurch from $590 round trip
Fly from Melbourne to Queenstown from $600 round trip
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When you search for this flight from Melbourne, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the best flight for you.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Melbourne for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne become cheaper?

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