Cheap flights from Napier to Melbourne Airport from $946
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPE — MEL
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Napier Hawkes Bay to Melbourne are usually found in February or May, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Napier to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Napier (NPE) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 November 2025.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Napier to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 November 2025.
Thu 26/313:50NPE - MEL
1 stop9h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 2/412:05MEL - NPE
1 stop7h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/11$946
Mon 16/213:00NPE - MEL
2 stops12h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 20/218:30MEL - NPE
1 stop11h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/11$1,132
Mon 16/209:45NPE - MEL
1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 20/218:50MEL - NPE
1 stop12h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/11$974
Thu 26/306:00NPE - MEL
2 stops9h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 2/406:30MEL - NPE
2 stops11h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/11$1,464
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Departure
Return
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NapierMelbourne
NPE - MEL
NPEMEL
Napier Hawkes Bay
Thu 26/3
13:50-21:30
1 stop9h 40m
Melbourne
Thu 2/4
12:05-21:20
1 stop7h 15m
$946
NapierMelbourne
NPE - MEL
NPEMEL
Napier Hawkes Bay
Mon 16/2
09:45-21:30
1 stop13h 45m
Melbourne
Fri 20/2
18:50-09:15
1 stop12h 25m
$974
NapierMelbourne
NPE - MEL
NPEMEL
Napier Hawkes Bay
Mon 16/2
13:00-23:10
2 stops12h 10m
Melbourne
Fri 20/2
18:30-07:40
1 stop11h 10m
$1,132
NapierMelbourne
NPE - MEL
NPEMEL
Napier Hawkes Bay
Thu 26/3
06:00-13:20
2 stops9h 20m
Melbourne
Thu 2/4
06:30-19:40
2 stops11h 10m
$1,464
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Deals found on 23/11
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Napier to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Napier to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.
Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Napier to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Napier to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Napier to Melbourne Airport (average of $559). Flying from Napier to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $832). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NPE to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Napier to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 November 2025.
When flying from Napier to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Napier to Melbourne Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Napier to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 97% of one-stop itineraries from Napier to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Napier to Melbourne Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Napier to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $758.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Napier to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Napier to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 46m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Napier to Melbourne Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Napier to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 17m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 24 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand from Napier to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Napier to Melbourne?
For a flight from Napier to Melbourne, you will be flying from Hawkes Bay. Napier Hawkes Bay (NPE) is just 4.6 km from the centre of the city. Hawkes Bay is the only Napier airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 1 airline has flights to Melbourne from Napier Hawkes Bay on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Napier to Melbourne Airport?
Airlines like Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways fly from Napier to Melbourne Airport in about 9h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 30m. There are 2775 km between Napier and Melbourne Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Napier to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Air New Zealand, at $665, was found to be the cheapest airline from Napier to Melbourne Airport.. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Napier to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Napier 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Napier to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Napier to Melbourne Airport (average of $559). Flying from Napier to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $832). 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.
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