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Cheap flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport from $403

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPL — MEL
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Plymouth to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Plymouth (NPL) 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 1 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$847

One-way from

$403

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$863
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 35m total
  • New Plymouth to Melbourne
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22/10
  • 22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 00m total
  • New Plymouth to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Plymouth to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 September 2025.

Wed 1/1013:35NPL - MEL
1 stop9h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 23/1018:55MEL - NPL
1 stop10h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/8$847
Tue 14/1015:20NPL - MEL
1 stop7h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 21/1018:25MEL - NPL
1 stop14h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/8$859
Fri 7/1109:40NPL - MEL
1 stop13h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/1116:50MEL - NPL
1 stop16h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/8$890
Tue 9/913:35NPL - MEL
1 stop9h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/917:55MEL - NPL
1 stop10h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/8$995
Fri 7/1116:25NPL - MEL
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1112:05MEL - NPL
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$1,030
Sun 7/917:45NPL - MEL
1 stop16h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 21/918:55MEL - NPL
1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/8$1,064

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Route

Departure

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Price

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Wed 1/10

13:35-19:35

1 stop9h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 23/10

18:55-07:30

1 stop10h 35m

$847

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Tue 14/10

15:20-20:35

1 stop7h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

18:25-11:10

1 stop14h 45m

$859

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Fri 7/11

09:40-21:30

1 stop13h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

16:50-11:20

1 stop16h 30m

$890

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Tue 9/9

13:35-20:35

1 stop9h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 30/9

17:55-07:30

1 stop10h 35m

$995

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Fri 7/11

16:25-22:50

2 stops32h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

12:05-07:35

2 stops17h 30m

$1,030

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Sun 7/9

17:45-08:10

1 stop16h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 21/9

18:55-17:00

1 stop20h 05m

$1,064

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Wed 22/10

10:25-23:25

2 stops15h 00m

$403

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Wed 22/10

13:35-22:45

1 stop11h 10m

$420

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Deals found on 31/8

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Plymouth 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 1 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 1 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport, such as Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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 New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth to Melbourne?

    Located just 10.2 km from the city centre, New Plymouth is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from New Plymouth. Booking flights from New Plymouth (NPL) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport?

    For as low as $847, Air New Zealand can have you in Melbourne Airport from New Plymouth in 9h. Airlines will cover a distance of 2551 km.

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

    Air New Zealand, at $653, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport.. Air New Zealand is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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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Top airline flying from New Plymouth to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$653Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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