Q: Can I fly back to New Zealand from Melbourne?

Returning to New Zealand from Melbourne COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Melbourne must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to New Zealand. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Melbourne are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is currently September ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 1

Can I fly to Melbourne from New Zealand right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from New Zealand to Melbourne

Most visitors from New Zealand will not be allowed to enter Melbourne.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New Zealand must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Melbourne.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New Zealand are not required to quarantine after entering Melbourne.

Documents
Travel Authorization Form - Travelers who are not in an exempt category may request an individual exemption to Australia's travel restrictions using this form.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 57 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.

Question 3

Which day is cheapest to fly to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is usually Saturday. At the moment, Sunday is the most expensive.

Question 4

Can I fly back to New Zealand from Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Returning to New Zealand from Melbourne

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Melbourne must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to New Zealand.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Melbourne are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.

Question 5

What time of day is cheapest to fly to MEL airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights in the evening are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Melbourne. Flights in the morning are usually the most expensive.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is currently September; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Cheapest in	June	Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average price	$450	Average for return flights in October 2021
Return from	$321	From Auckland Intl to Melbourne
One-way from	$81	One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL)

AKL - ME1	Price	$362 - $682
ME1	Temperature	8 - 20 °C
ME1	Precipitation	30 - 60 mm

Cheap flights to Melbourne

Flights to Melbourne in 2021

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