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— MEL
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
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Flights to Melbourne in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 February 2026.

Sat 2/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Wed 6/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/2$423
Mon 11/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Tue 19/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/2$424
Sat 9/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Tue 19/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/2$428
Sat 2/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Mon 11/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/2$429
Tue 12/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Sun 17/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 18/2$431
Wed 6/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Mon 18/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/2$433
Wed 6/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Mon 11/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/2$434
Tue 12/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Mon 18/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/2$438
Mon 4/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Sun 10/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 19/2$439
Tue 12/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Tue 26/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/2$441
Wed 13/520:40
AKL
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 05m
Jetstar
Mon 25/523:55
MEL
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/2$443
Thu 7/507:00
AKL
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AVV
1 stop10h 20m
Jetstar
Wed 20/506:00
AVV
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AKL
1 stop8h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 17/2$619

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Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

Return from

$424

One-way from

$213

Popular in

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Average price

$584
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/5-19/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Auckland to Melbourne
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  • Air New Zealand
  • 10/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 10m total
  • Auckland to Melbourne
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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

20:45-22:50

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$500

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/4

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$550

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/5

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

11:05-20:10

1 stop7h 05m

$567

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/6

06:10-08:20

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

13:55-19:35

Nonstop3h 40m

$599

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/6

06:10-08:20

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

13:55-19:35

Nonstop3h 40m

$599

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/8

06:10-08:20

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 7/8

06:35-12:15

Nonstop3h 40m

$599

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Mon 29/6

13:40-15:50

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

09:25-15:05

Nonstop3h 40m

$599

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/6

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

18:30-00:10

Nonstop3h 40m

$599

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

20:45-22:50

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 23/3

12:05-21:55

1 stop7h 50m

$604

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Fri 20/3

16:40-23:50

1 stop9h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$656

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Best time to book a flight to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne

When is the best time to book a flight to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 37 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Melbourne takes 5 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Melbourne from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 17 February 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Melbourne should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Melbourne

The most flights from Auckland to Melbourne are scheduled on a Thursday (68 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (51 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Melbourne are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $195
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $313
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $322
Emirates
Emirates
From $313

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Melbourne are LATAM Airlines, Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

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 ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne 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, 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 20 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Emirates, andAir New Zealand to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
75 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,524 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
590 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
995 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
524 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.

FAQs about flying to Melbourne

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Melbourne if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Melbourne on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Melbourne?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, LATAM Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Melbourne.

  • How much is a return flight to Melbourne?

    A return flight to Melbourne will typically cost around $566, however they can be found for as little as $186.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Melbourne depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Melbourne, Queenstown Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Melbourne have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Melbourne can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Melbourne?

    Yes. Melbourne has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 Bdrm With Parking, Walk To Beach is the closest property to Melbourne (0.0 km away from Melbourne).

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