Cheap flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport from $255
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AKL — MEL
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to MelbourneExplore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 October 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 October 2026.
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Best flights from New Zealand to MelbourneDiscover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 October 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 October 2026.
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Direct flights from New Zealand to MelbourneExplore direct flight options from New Zealand to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 7 October 2026.
Explore direct flight options from New Zealand to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 7 October 2026.
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Last-minute flights from New Zealand to MelbourneDiscover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Melbourne. Data last updated 7 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Melbourne. Data last updated 7 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
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One-way flights from New Zealand to MelbourneSearch for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 October 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 7 October 2026.
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Find flight deals from New Zealand to Melbourne
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 7 October 2026.
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ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Fri 11/12
09:15-11:05
Nonstop3h 50m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$255
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Wed 28/10
09:15-11:05
Nonstop3h 50m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$258
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Thu 5/11
09:15-11:05
Nonstop3h 50m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$274
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Sun 1/11
09:15-11:05
Nonstop3h 50m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$289
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sun 28/2
12:00-08:00
1 stop22h 00m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
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$290
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Sun 13/12
06:00-08:00
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Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
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$299
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 1/2
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$305
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Fri 19/3
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$321
AucklandMelbourne
AKL Auckland Intl - MEL Melbourne
AKLMEL
Auckland Intl
Sat 28/11
09:40-11:50
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$330
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Mon 2/11
05:45-08:55
1 stop29h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$335
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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport (average of $618). Flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $825). 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 NZ to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 7 October 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.
Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 7 October 2026.
The most flights from NZ0 to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).
How often are flights from New Zealand to Melbourne delayed?
About 18% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to Melbourne flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.
How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?
The best time to book flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 3 October 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 7 October 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.9
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,May 2026
DXB - GLA
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.9
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,May 2026
DXB - GLA
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.9
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,May 2026
DXB - GLA
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.9
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,May 2026
DXB - GLA
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.9
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,May 2026
DXB - GLA
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.9
Crew
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSteven,May 2026
DXB - GLA
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