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Cheap flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport from $1,002

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPL — MEL
24 Nov — 1 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 25 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,002

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$915
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 3/12-7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • New Plymouth to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 October 2025.

Wed 3/1208:05NPL - MEL
1 stop11h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1208:00MEL - NPL
1 stop23h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/10$1,002
Sun 7/1220:30NPL - MEL
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1221:10MEL - NPL
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10$1,037
Wed 3/1208:05NPL - MEL
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1221:10MEL - NPL
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10$1,070
Sun 7/1220:30NPL - MEL
1 stop13h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 14/1218:50MEL - NPL
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/10$1,085
Mon 8/1208:05NPL - MEL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1207:15MEL - NPL
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10$1,096
Mon 8/1215:20NPL - MEL
1 stop8h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/1218:50MEL - NPL
1 stop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/10$1,139
Mon 8/1210:25NPL - MEL
2 stops14h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1209:35MEL - NPL
2 stops22h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/10$1,292
Fri 26/1216:25NPL - MEL
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1218:30MEL - NPL
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10$1,708
Fri 24/1006:55NPL - MEL
1 stop27h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/1009:10MEL - NPL
1 stop22h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/10$1,734
Fri 26/1216:25NPL - MEL
2 stops17h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 29/1218:55MEL - NPL
2 stops13h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/10$1,771

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New Plymouth

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Return

Price

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Wed 3/12

08:05-17:15

1 stop11h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

08:00-09:55

1 stop23h 55m

$1,002

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Sun 7/12

20:30-21:30

1 stop27h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 14/12

21:10-07:35

2 stops32h 25m

$1,037

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Wed 3/12

08:05-22:45

1 stop16h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

21:10-07:35

2 stops32h 25m

$1,070

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Sun 7/12

20:30-08:20

1 stop13h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 14/12

18:50-16:55

1 stop20h 05m

$1,085

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Mon 8/12

08:05-22:50

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

07:15-07:35

2 stops22h 20m

$1,096

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Mon 8/12

15:20-21:30

1 stop8h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

18:50-09:45

1 stop12h 55m

$1,139

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Mon 8/12

10:25-23:10

2 stops14h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

09:35-09:55

2 stops22h 20m

$1,292

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Fri 26/12

16:25-22:05

1 stop7h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

18:30-09:10

1 stop12h 40m

$1,708

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Fri 26/12

16:25-07:55

2 stops17h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

09:05-09:45

1 stop22h 40m

$1,771

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Deals found on 24/10

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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 25 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% 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 25 October 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
517 reviews
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Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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 $1,002, Qantas Airways can have you in Melbourne Airport from New Plymouth in 11h 10m. 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 $680, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport.. Air New Zealand is currently priced 25% 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.

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Top airline flying from New Plymouth to Melbourne

Discover the top airline that operate flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 25 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$680Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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