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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport from $226

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MEL
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 March 2026.

Wed 10/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Mon 15/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop9h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/3$530
Sat 16/519:20
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 29/515:00
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$533
Mon 25/519:20
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 3/618:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$535
Sun 10/519:20
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 12/518:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$537
Wed 20/511:55
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop7h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sun 24/518:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$538
Tue 9/619:20
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 12/618:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$538
Mon 18/519:20
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 19/518:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$540
Thu 30/406:10
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Qantas Airways
Fri 8/518:30
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/3$542
Wed 6/514:45
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop8h 50m
Air New Zealand
Wed 13/518:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/3$544
Wed 6/519:20
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 15m
Air New Zealand
Thu 7/518:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$544
Tue 12/519:20
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 15m
Air New Zealand
Thu 14/518:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$545
Tue 5/519:20
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sun 10/518:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$547

Find 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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$530

One-way from

$226

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$604

Good round-trip deal

$587 or less

Good one-way deal

$318 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 10/6-15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Melbourne
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Departure

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Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Sun 9/8

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$550

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 13/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$550

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$559

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/4

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

18:45-00:20

Nonstop3h 35m

$559

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/5

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$559

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$559

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$561

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 12/8

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$571

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/6

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$580

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/5

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 24/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$580

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport (average of $173). Flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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 23 March 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 42% 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 14 March 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings 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 23 March 2026.

The most flights from NZ0 to MEL are scheduled on a Friday (61 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 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 100 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 Sunday 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, Jetstar have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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 23 March 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
618 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,009 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
532 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in 3h 45m. Fly via Jetstar, Air New Zealand, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 2412 km between New Zealand and Melbourne Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $159. Users have also found prices from $191 and $210 on LATAM Airlines and Air New Zealand, 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 China Eastern (84%), Finnair (82%) or Malaysia Airlines (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 $944, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $229. The most popular route (Auckland Intl - Melbourne), is priced around $533.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport (average of $173). Flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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$150Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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JetstarCheapest$198Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$247Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$313Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$323Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$329Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$374Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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