Cheap flights from Napier to Melbourne Airport from $1,287
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPE — MEL
5 Dec — 12 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 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 5 November 2025.
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 5 November 2025.
Thu 25/1208:10NPE - MEL
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:50MEL - NPE
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,287
Sat 20/1209:45NPE - MEL
1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 27/1212:10MEL - NPE
1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$1,370
Fri 19/1206:30NPE - MEL
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1218:30MEL - NPE
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,379
Sat 20/1209:45NPE - MEL
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1206:15MEL - NPE
2 stops11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,610
Thu 25/1210:45NPE - MEL
2 stops14h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 30/1218:50MEL - NPE
2 stops18h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,794
Best flights from Napier to Melbourne
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 5 November 2025.
Thu 25/1208:10NPE - MEL
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:50MEL - NPE
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,287
Thu 25/1210:45NPE - MEL
2 stops14h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 30/1218:50MEL - NPE
2 stops18h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,794
Fri 19/1206:30NPE - MEL
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1218:30MEL - NPE
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,379
Last-minute flights from Napier to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Napier to Melbourne. Data last updated 5 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 19/1206:30NPE - MEL
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1218:30MEL - NPE
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,379
Sat 20/1209:45NPE - MEL
1 stop13h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 27/1212:10MEL - NPE
1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$1,370
Sat 20/1209:45NPE - MEL
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1206:15MEL - NPE
2 stops11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,610
Thu 25/1208:10NPE - MEL
1 stop26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:50MEL - NPE
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,287
Thu 25/1210:45NPE - MEL
2 stops14h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 30/1218:50MEL - NPE
2 stops18h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,794
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Napier to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Napier to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.
Fly from
Napier
Fly to
Melbourne
Route
Departure
Return
Price
NapierMelbourne
NPE - MEL
NPEMEL
Napier Hawkes Bay
Thu 25/12
08:10-08:20
1 stop26h 10m
Melbourne
Tue 30/12
18:50-09:50
1 stop13h 00m
$1,287
NapierMelbourne
NPE - MEL
NPEMEL
Napier Hawkes Bay
Fri 19/12
06:30-17:45
1 stop13h 15m
Melbourne
Fri 26/12
18:30-19:15
1 stop22h 45m
$1,379
NapierMelbourne
NPE - MEL
NPEMEL
Napier Hawkes Bay
Thu 25/12
10:45-23:35
2 stops14h 50m
Melbourne
Tue 30/12
18:50-15:25
2 stops18h 35m
$1,794
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Deals found on 3/11
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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 31 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 $630). Flying from Napier to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $824). 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 5 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 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.
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 5 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.
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.
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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.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Napier to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Air New Zealand, at $659, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Napier to Melbourne Airport (average of $630). Flying from Napier to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $824). 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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