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Cheap flights from Napier to Melbourne Airport from $718

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPE — MEL
10 Nov — 17 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Napier Hawkes Bay to Melbourne are usually found in February or May, booked 83 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 11 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$718

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$931
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 24/11-1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • Napier to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Napier to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Napier to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 October 2025.

Mon 24/1115:55NPE - MEL
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/1218:55MEL - NPE
1 stop14h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/10$718
Thu 6/1110:45NPE - MEL
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1123:55MEL - NPE
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/10$894
Tue 4/1113:45NPE - MEL
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1123:55MEL - NPE
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/10$896
Mon 24/1118:55NPE - MEL
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1218:55MEL - NPE
2 stops13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$982
Thu 6/1116:45NPE - MEL
2 stops17h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/1118:55MEL - NPE
1 stop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/10$992
Tue 4/1118:00NPE - MEL
2 stops15h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 7/1118:55MEL - NPE
2 stops15h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/10$1,022
Thu 6/1110:45NPE - MEL
2 stops15h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 9/1121:05MEL - NPE
2 stops20h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/10$1,303

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Napier

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Mon 24/11

15:55-09:25

1 stop19h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

18:55-11:20

1 stop14h 25m

$718

NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Thu 6/11

10:45-17:35

1 stop8h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

23:55-19:15

1 stop17h 20m

$894

NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Tue 4/11

13:45-22:45

1 stop11h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

23:55-11:20

1 stop9h 25m

$896

NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Mon 24/11

18:55-17:35

2 stops24h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

18:55-10:10

2 stops13h 15m

$982

NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Thu 6/11

16:45-07:55

2 stops17h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

18:55-09:50

1 stop12h 55m

$992

NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Tue 4/11

18:00-07:55

2 stops15h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 7/11

18:55-12:30

2 stops15h 35m

$1,022

NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Thu 6/11

10:45-23:50

2 stops15h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

21:05-19:40

2 stops20h 35m

$1,303

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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 10 October 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Napier to Melbourne Airport (average of $611). Flying from Napier to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $816). 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 11 October 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.

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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 11 October 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
513 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
513 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
513 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Napier to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 fly from Napier to Melbourne Airport in about 19h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2775 km between Napier and Melbourne Airport.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Napier to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $655, 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 flights from Napier to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Napier to Melbourne?

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Napier to Melbourne Airport (average of $611). Flying from Napier to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $816). 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$655Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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