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MEL — AKL
8 Nov — 15 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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?

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.

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 $591). Flying from Melbourne in December will prove the most costly (average of $789). 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?

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Melbourne would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday at midday 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,672 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,672 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,672 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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
671 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,672 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,106 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,672 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,724 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,672 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
572 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,672 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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 $550. Melbourne Avalon airport is a great option if you're flying to Auckland from $834. 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 $550 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Christchurch from $591 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Queenstown from $627 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Wellington from $748 round trip

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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?

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

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