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Flights to Melbourne in 2023

Find the latest flights to Melbourne in 2023, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 126,853 searches and data was last updated on 28 November 2023.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$580

Return from

$542

One-way from

$197
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in November 2023
From Auckland Intl to Melbourne
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Melbourne

When is the best time to fly to Melbourne?

Learn the optimal time to secure your flight to Melbourne, maximising your chances of finding the best prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 126,853 searches and data was last updated on 28 November 2023.

AKL - MEL

Price

$465 - $910

MEL

Temperature

8 - 20 °C

MEL

Rainfall

30 - 60 mm

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Melbourne (average of $283). Flying to Melbourne in January will prove the most costly (average of $435). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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.

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 28 November 2023.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne, such as Air New Zealand, Jetstar and LATAM Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Overall

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Overall

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.4
Very Good
15 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Overall

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Overall

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Overall

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.1
Very Good
341 reviews
8.5
Very Good
4 reviews

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Overall

8.5

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

Discover the most budget-friendly month to fly to Melbourne. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 126,853 searches and data was last updated on 28 November 2023.

January

$715

February

$644

March

$624

April

$547

May

$491

June

$473

July

$496

August

$465

September

$486

October

$550

November

$547

December

$674

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne is currently August; with January being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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 32 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.

What is good to know if travelling to Melbourne?

  • If you’re planning on visiting Melbourne and want to experience some of the best things this city has to offer, without breaking the bank, check out our pick of “Low cost high brow in Melbourne”.
  • If you’re flying into Melbourne but want to take it slow and soak up the sights enroute to Sydney or Brisbane, here’s a few of the best ground transport options to get you there.
  • Melbourne’s cosmopolitan reputation precedes it, but it’s the hidden lanes and arcades that really harbour some of the city’s cultural gems, making the top of our list of “Top 20 things to do in Australia”.
  • Leaving Melbourne and forgotten to buy that special someone a holiday gift? Head straight to First Tax & Duty Free at Melbourne International Airport for some great deals on designer items.
  • For a character-filled dining experience, head just outside of Melbourne to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges and one of Australia’s oldest refreshment stops, the Cuckoo Restaurant, situated within a German-inspired Bavarian-style chalet.

What does MEL mean?

MEL stands for Melbourne Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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