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$176+ Cheap flights from Melbourne

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MEL — AKL
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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 11 July 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$79

Cheapest round-trip flight

$230

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne is currently to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne is currently to Auckland Intl.
On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of $187).
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 11 July 2025.

Mon 8/923:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Fri 12/920:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Deal found 9/7$382
Tue 19/818:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 20/819:40CHC - MEL
1 stop14h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$454
Thu 9/1018:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1020:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$460
Fri 15/811:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 15/908:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 10/7$462
Thu 31/718:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 3/818:20AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$470
Tue 9/911:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 16/918:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/7$498
Fri 29/818:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/808:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$513
Sun 17/814:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 3/912:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 10/7$540
Thu 30/1018:50MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 5/1115:45CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$543
Tue 19/809:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 25/806:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/7$555
Sun 24/814:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/818:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$557
Mon 10/1109:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 17/1115:25ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/7$558

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 11 July 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

Tue 5/8

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/8

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$382

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sat 6/9

18:55-00:35

Nonstop3h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/9

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$450

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 19/8

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 20/8

19:40-08:10

1 stop14h 30m

$454

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 15/9

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$462

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Thu 31/7

18:55-00:35

Nonstop3h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/8

18:20-20:35

Nonstop4h 15m

$470

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 9/9

11:35-16:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 16/9

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$498

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 29/8

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 31/8

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$513

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 17/8

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/9

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$540

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

18:50-00:10

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 5/11

15:45-17:40

Nonstop3h 55m

$543

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Tue 19/8

09:10-14:50

Nonstop3h 40m

Wellington

Mon 25/8

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

$555

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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 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne, you should look to book at least 55 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne (average of $224). Flying from Melbourne in September will prove the most costly (average of $341). 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 mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

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.
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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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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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 11 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Melbourne?

    Melbourne airport offers the cheapest routes to Auckland from $371. Melbourne Avalon airport is a great option if you're flying to Auckland from $606. 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 June; 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 $371 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Wellington from $447 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Christchurch from $459 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Queenstown from $490 round trip

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

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