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$171+ Cheap flights from Melbourne

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MEL — AKL
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

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 30 April 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$76

Cheapest round-trip flight

$267

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)
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 Christchurch.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of $654).
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Auckland Intl (AKL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Melbourne (average return price of $410).
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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 30 April 2025.

Thu 24/723:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Sun 27/720:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Deal found 29/4$376
Fri 13/611:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 14/608:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 29/4$425
Sun 1/614:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 4/612:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 29/4$428
Wed 18/609:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 26/615:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$499
Sun 15/618:55MEL - ZQN
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/612:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$534
Fri 13/623:55MEL - WLG
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Fri 20/621:10WLG - MEL
1 stop22h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/4$551
Thu 29/520:55AVV - AKL
1 stop12h 30mJetstar
Thu 5/607:00AKL - AVV
1 stop10h 15mJetstar
Deal found 28/4$561
Sat 19/711:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/706:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$563
Wed 25/618:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 5/706:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4$571
Sat 7/607:30MEL - AKL
2 stops14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/620:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$575
Sat 23/811:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 1/918:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/4$598
Tue 10/620:15MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/606:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$625

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

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 27/7

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$376

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 14/6

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$425

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/6

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$428

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 18/6

09:10-14:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 26/6

15:40-17:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$499

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 15/6

18:55-15:20

2 stops18h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/6

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$534

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

23:55-11:35

1 stop9h 40m

Wellington

Fri 20/6

21:10-17:45

1 stop22h 35m

$551

MelbourneAuckland

AVV - AKL

AVVAKL

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 29/5

20:55-11:25

1 stop12h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/6

07:00-15:15

1 stop10h 15m

$561

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 19/7

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 24/7

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$563

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 25/6

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 5/7

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$571

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sat 7/6

07:30-00:05

2 stops14h 35m

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/6

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$575

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne, you should look to book at least 32 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne (average of $230). Flying from Melbourne in September will prove the most costly (average of $358). 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 15 September 2024.

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

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

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $67

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $150

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $219

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $463

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
472 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
439 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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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 30 April 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Melbourne?

    Melbourne airport offers the cheapest routes to Auckland from $376. Melbourne Avalon airport is a great option if you're flying to Auckland from $580. 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 February; with September 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 $376 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Queenstown from $428 round trip

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