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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport from $179

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MEL
20 Jun — 27 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Melbourne

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Melbourne flight deals. Data was last updated 15 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$382

One-way from

$179

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$521

Good round-trip deal

$512 or less

Good one-way deal

$239 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/7-20/7
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Melbourne
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 15 June 2025.

Mon 7/720:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Sun 20/723:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 14/6$382
Sat 12/706:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 18/711:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$460
Wed 2/708:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Wed 30/711:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 13/6$461
Tue 15/706:10AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/723:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$476
Wed 2/706:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 30/708:35MEL - CHC
1 stop7h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/6$486
Thu 10/719:30AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 19/718:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/6$486
Tue 8/706:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 19/709:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$496
Sun 13/715:45CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mEmirates
Tue 15/718:40MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Deal found 12/6$556
Thu 21/818:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/814:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6$559
Sun 27/714:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 3/818:40MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$561
Wed 15/1020:35AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 20/1018:30MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$561
Tue 16/910:50ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 55mJetstar
Fri 3/1013:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 14/6$579

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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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 15 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/7

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 20/7

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$382

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 2/7

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 30/7

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$461

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/7

06:10-08:20

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$476

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 2/7

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 30/7

08:35-17:35

1 stop7h 00m

$486

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/7

19:30-21:45

Nonstop4h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 19/7

18:55-00:35

Nonstop3h 40m

$486

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Tue 8/7

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 19/7

09:10-14:50

Nonstop3h 40m

$496

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/8

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$559

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sun 3/8

14:35-16:35

Nonstop4h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 12/8

08:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$561

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/10

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

18:30-00:10

Nonstop3h 40m

$561

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Tue 16/9

10:50-17:45

1 stop8h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 3/10

13:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$579

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from New Zealand 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.

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 15 June 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 60% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 8 June 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 15 June 2025.

The most flights from NZ0 to MEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 15 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,266 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,785 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
407 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $179. Users have also found prices from $202 and $232 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

    Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Melbourne, Wellington - Melbourne or Christchurch - Melbourne when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

    Consider LATAM Airlines (92%), Virgin Atlantic (91%) or Etihad Airways (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport? While on average our users pay $3,322, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $158. The most popular route (Auckland Intl - Melbourne), is priced around $383.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from New Zealand 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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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$171Average$716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$284Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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JetstarCheapest$295Average$577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$313Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China AirlinesCheapest$426Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$434Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$442Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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