Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $617 and $816 in March. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $564 on Jetstar (1 Mar–6 Mar).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $617 and $816 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $564 on Jetstar (1 Mar–6 Mar).

Question 2

How often are flights from Auckland to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 20% of weekly flights between Auckland and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 05m.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $713.

Question 7

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 8

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 45m.

Question 9

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport can take about 4h 05m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $755. Auckland and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 2634 km. All flights are typically direct.

Question 11

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $258. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from $350, and Air New Zealand, from $376. Jetstar is currently priced 62% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Melbourne Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $219 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $223 and Emirates from $239 one-way.

Question 13

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport (average of $601). Flying from Auckland to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $808). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Melbourne Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from AKL to MEL are scheduled on a Tuesday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 19

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay $1,163 for a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $257 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Melbourne) is currently priced at $560.

Question 20

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Auckland, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Atlantic (89%), Virgin Australia (84%), Air New Zealand( 84%).

Question 21

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Jetstar, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways.

Question 22

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to MEL?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Auckland to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 52% versus a flight at midday.

Question 23

What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Located just 17.9 km from the city centre, Auckland Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Auckland. Booking flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 39 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 6 different airlines.

Question 24

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Melbourne.

Question 26

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Auckland to Melbourne flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Melbourne from Auckland by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Melbourne with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Melbourne from Auckland? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 30

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

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Auckland to Melbourne and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

Round-trip from	$564
One-way from	$255
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$714
Good round-trip deal	$717 or less
Good one-way deal	$344 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$258	Average$642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Emirates	Cheapest$350	Average$725	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$376	Average$720	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$389	Average$878	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$418	Average$702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$492	Average$797	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to MEL?

When flying from Auckland to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 52% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $617 and $816 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $564 on Jetstar (1 Mar–6 Mar).

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from AKL to MEL are scheduled on a Tuesday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

How often are flights from Auckland to Melbourne delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Auckland and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Brisbane (BNE) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $713.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 45m.

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Auckland to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $617 and $816 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $564 on Jetstar (1 Mar–6 Mar).