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— MEL
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
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Flights to Melbourne in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Melbourne

Sun 29/1120:45 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Tue 8/1223:55 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$533
Sat 28/1109:40 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Wed 9/1212:50 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$537
Sat 5/1209:40 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Mon 7/1223:55 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$542
Fri 27/1120:45 -
Nonstop4h 05m
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Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$551
Sun 29/1120:45 -
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Wed 9/1212:50 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$557
Tue 24/1120:45 -
Nonstop4h 05m
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Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$560
Tue 1/1209:40 -
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Deal found 28/10$562
Sat 5/1209:40 -
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Deal found 28/10$565
Tue 24/1120:45 -
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Thu 26/1120:45 -
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Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$571
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Deal found 28/10$574
Mon 30/1120:45 -
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Deal found 28/10$576

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Return from

$532

One-way from

$256

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$729
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  • 20/1-3/2
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • Auckland to Melbourne
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  • 9/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • Auckland to Melbourne
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AucklandMelbourne

AKL Auckland Intl - MEL Melbourne

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

09:40-11:50

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$279
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AucklandMelbourne

AKL Auckland Intl - MEL Melbourne

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/4

12:15-14:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$352

AucklandMelbourne

AKL Auckland Intl - MEL Melbourne

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/11

19:20-21:30

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$368

AucklandMelbourne

AKL Auckland Intl - AVV Melbourne Avalon

AKLAVV

Auckland Intl

Wed 9/12

06:15-15:35

1 stop11h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$375

AucklandMelbourne

AKL Auckland Intl - AVV Melbourne Avalon

AKLAVV

Auckland Intl

Fri 22/1

07:00-16:25

1 stop11h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$384

AucklandMelbourne

AKL Auckland Intl - MEL Melbourne

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/2

16:40-23:50

1 stop9h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$386

AucklandMelbourne

AKL Auckland Intl - MEL Melbourne

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/1

06:15-11:05

1 stop6h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$388

AucklandMelbourne

AKL Auckland Intl - MEL Melbourne

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/1

09:40-11:50

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$405

AucklandMelbourne

AKL Auckland Intl - AVV Melbourne Avalon

AKLAVV

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/11

17:20-23:15

1 stop7h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$407

AucklandMelbourne

AKL Auckland Intl - AVV Melbourne Avalon

AKLAVV

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/11

17:20-23:15

1 stop7h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$407

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Melbourne

How long is the flight to Melbourne?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Melbourne takes 6 hours 0 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.

Weekly flight availability to Melbourne

The most flights from Auckland to Melbourne are scheduled on a Thursday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 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.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $306
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $262
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $417
Emirates
Emirates
From $346

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Melbourne?

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

Rainfall in Melbourne 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

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).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 58 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Melbourne?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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
82 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

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
82 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
82 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

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
3,686 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
82 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

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
679 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
82 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

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
1,122 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
82 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

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
576 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
82 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

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, Air Tahiti Nui 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 $257, however they can be found for as little as $141.

  • 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. Apartment 1 - Family size apartment - 13 minutes to Melbourne Airport is the closest property to Melbourne (0.0 km away from Melbourne).

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