Cheap Flights to Melbourne
Flights to Melbourne in 2021
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | June | Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop |
| Average price | $449 | Average for round-trip flights in October 2021 |
| Round-trip from | $299 | From Auckland Intl to Melbourne |
| One-way from | $14 | One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Melbourne |
Cheap flights to Melbourne in October, November 2021
The best prices found for MEL flights for October, November
Melbourne 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Melbourne found for this year
Last minute flights to Melbourne
Late deals on return flights to Melbourne, departing today and this week
Cheapest prices for Melbourne flights by month
The cheapest ticket to Melbourne found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
When is the best time to fly to Melbourne?
Average Melbourne flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month.
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AKL - ME1 Price
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$362 - $681
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ME1 Temperature
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22 - 32 °C
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ME1 Precipitation
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26 - 170 mm
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Peak season:
Melbourne experiences very defined seasons, with often sweltering summer days that see holidaymakers pack the city’s beaches between December and February. This is the city’s peak tourist season when domestic visitors descend on their long annual holidays and hotel prices peak for the Australian Open Tennis Finals and summer festivals.
There is another slight peak in demand for hotels during the Formula 1 Grand Prix in March, as well as the Easter week holidays, when accommodation and flight tickets should be booked well in advance.
Off season:
The winter months of June through to August are generally considered the off season in Melbourne, but with plenty of cultural and culinary events in the city throughout the year, such as the Winter Festival and Melbourne International Film Festival, it never feels deserted. Temperatures drop considerably and the weather is known to be a bit dreary, but you will benefit from some good hotel and flight deals, particularly if you plan to travel in the mid-week.
The spring months of September through to November are a great time to visit Melbourne, with temperatures starting to warm and fewer tourists in the city meaning there are excellent accommodation deals to be found. Unless you are visiting specifically for the event, try and avoid the Melbourne Cup in the first week of November when the city sees a sharp influx of visitors.
When is the best time to book a flight to Melbourne?
Because Melbourne is a popular destination with both business and holiday travellers, it’s wise to book as far in advance of your travel dates as possible to secure the best flight deals throughout the year. This is particularly true if your visit coincides with one of the city’s many festivals or the Australian and New Zealand school holiday periods. Keep in mind that some airlines offer heavily reduced mid-week flight deals, so you could secure some cheap flights to Melbourne if you are flexible with your travel dates.
How long is the flight to Melbourne?
Flights from Auckland to Melbourne – 4 hours 05 minutes.
Flights from Christchurch to Melbourne – 4 hours 50 minutes.
Flights from Wellington to Melbourne – 4 hours.
Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne – 3 hours 30 minutes.
Which airlines operate flights to Melbourne?
Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates, Jetstar and Virgin Australia all operate multiple daily flights to Melbourne from Auckland, with Jetstar and Virgin Australia generally offering the cheapest flight tickets. From Christchurch there are direct flights to Melbourne with Air New Zealand, China Airlines, Virgin and Jetstar, while Air New Zealand, Qantas and Jetstar all fly direct daily to Melbourne from Wellington. If you are travelling from Queenstown, there are also daily flights to Melbourne with both Air New Zealand and Jetstar, with the latter usually offering the cheapest flight tickets.
There is also a Skybus Express service from the Melbourne International Airport direct to Southern Cross Station in the city centre which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and departs every 10 minutes. The journey time takes a minimum of 20 minutes and tickets can be purchased on arrival at the bus stop or online. SkyBus also offers a complimentary hotel transfer to some inner city hotels on arrival at Southern Cross Station.
The most hassle-free, but expensive way to get from Melbourne International Airport to your accommodation is with one of the metered taxis that operate from outside Terminal 1 and 4, and between Terminals 2 and 3.
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.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Melbourne?
The cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is usually Saturday. At the moment, Sunday is the most expensive.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Melbourne?
Flights in the evening are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Melbourne. Flights in the morning are usually the most expensive.
When is the best time to fly to Melbourne?
Peak season:
Melbourne experiences very defined seasons, with often sweltering summer days that see holidaymakers pack the city’s beaches between December and February. This is the city’s peak tourist season when domestic visitors descend on their long annual holidays and hotel prices peak for the Australian Open Tennis Finals and summer festivals.
There is another slight peak in demand for hotels during the Formula 1 Grand Prix in March, as well as the Easter week holidays, when accommodation and flight tickets should be booked well in advance.
Off season:
The winter months of June through to August are generally considered the off season in Melbourne, but with plenty of cultural and culinary events in the city throughout the year, such as the Winter Festival and Melbourne International Film Festival, it never feels deserted. Temperatures drop considerably and the weather is known to be a bit dreary, but you will benefit from some good hotel and flight deals, particularly if you plan to travel in the mid-week.
The spring months of September through to November are a great time to visit Melbourne, with temperatures starting to warm and fewer tourists in the city meaning there are excellent accommodation deals to be found. Unless you are visiting specifically for the event, try and avoid the Melbourne Cup in the first week of November when the city sees a sharp influx of visitors.
When is the best time to book a flight to Melbourne?
Because Melbourne is a popular destination with both business and holiday travellers, it’s wise to book as far in advance of your travel dates as possible to secure the best flight deals throughout the year. This is particularly true if your visit coincides with one of the city’s many festivals or the Australian and New Zealand school holiday periods. Keep in mind that some airlines offer heavily reduced mid-week flight deals, so you could secure some cheap flights to Melbourne if you are flexible with your travel dates.
How long is the flight to Melbourne?
Flights from Auckland to Melbourne – 4 hours 05 minutes.
Flights from Christchurch to Melbourne – 4 hours 50 minutes.
Flights from Wellington to Melbourne – 4 hours.
Flights from Queenstown to Melbourne – 3 hours 30 minutes.
Which airlines operate flights to Melbourne?
Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates, Jetstar and Virgin Australia all operate multiple daily flights to Melbourne from Auckland, with Jetstar and Virgin Australia generally offering the cheapest flight tickets. From Christchurch there are direct flights to Melbourne with Air New Zealand, China Airlines, Virgin and Jetstar, while Air New Zealand, Qantas and Jetstar all fly direct daily to Melbourne from Wellington. If you are travelling from Queenstown, there are also daily flights to Melbourne with both Air New Zealand and Jetstar, with the latter usually offering the cheapest flight tickets.
There is also a Skybus Express service from the Melbourne International Airport direct to Southern Cross Station in the city centre which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and departs every 10 minutes. The journey time takes a minimum of 20 minutes and tickets can be purchased on arrival at the bus stop or online. SkyBus also offers a complimentary hotel transfer to some inner city hotels on arrival at Southern Cross Station.
The most hassle-free, but expensive way to get from Melbourne International Airport to your accommodation is with one of the metered taxis that operate from outside Terminal 1 and 4, and between Terminals 2 and 3.
