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Cheap flights from Auckland to Melbourne from $218

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MEL
18 Jan — 25 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Auckland Intl to Melbourne are usually found in August or May, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (ME1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$487

One-way from

$218

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$676
China Airlines
  • China Airlines
  • 31/1-4/2
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 15m total
  • Auckland to Melbourne
China Airlines
  • China Airlines
  • 31/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 50m total
  • Auckland to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 January 2025.

Mon 10/220:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Mon 17/223:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/1$478
Thu 30/121:05AKL - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mChina Airlines
Fri 7/213:50MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 25mChina Airlines
Deal found 13/1$486
Tue 28/121:05AKL - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/223:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$500
Mon 10/306:00AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 20/318:25MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/1$545
Sat 1/307:35AKL - AVV
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/306:00AVV - AKL
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$584
Tue 10/612:40AKL - AVV
1 stop9h 35mJetstar
Wed 11/606:00AVV - AKL
1 stop6h 10mJetstar
Deal found 11/1$590
Tue 18/207:35AKL - MEL
1 stop8h 00mLATAM Airlines
Tue 4/307:45MEL - AKL
1 stop7h 05mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 13/1$597
Thu 10/420:35AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mEmirates
Tue 15/418:30MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mEmirates
Deal found 13/1$629
Fri 14/320:55AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 16/318:50MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/1$674
Thu 27/320:55AKL - AVV
2 stops20h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 2/421:50AVV - AKL
1 stop24h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/1$1,030

Find flights from Auckland to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 13 January 2025.

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AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/2

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$478

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/1

21:05-22:55

Nonstop3h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 7/2

13:50-19:15

Nonstop3h 25m

$486

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/1

21:05-22:55

Nonstop3h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 18/2

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$500

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/3

06:00-08:15

Nonstop4h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 20/3

18:25-00:05

Nonstop3h 40m

$545

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - AVV

AKLAVV

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/3

07:35-20:20

1 stop14h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 6/3

06:00-16:50

1 stop8h 50m

$584

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - AVV

AKLAVV

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/6

12:40-20:15

1 stop9h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 11/6

06:00-14:10

1 stop6h 10m

$590

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/2

07:35-13:35

1 stop8h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

07:45-16:50

1 stop7h 05m

$597

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/4

20:35-22:45

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 15/4

18:30-00:05

Nonstop3h 35m

$629

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/3

15:35-17:50

Nonstop4h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

18:50-00:25

Nonstop3h 35m

$653

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - AVV

AKLAVV

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/3

20:55-15:45

2 stops20h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 2/4

21:50-00:30

1 stop24h 40m

$1,030

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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Auckland to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland 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 10 January 2025.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Melbourne. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Auckland to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 AKL to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland 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 13 January 2025.

When flying from Auckland to Melbourne, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Melbourne

Explore weekly flight availability from Auckland 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 13 January 2025.

The most flights from AKL to ME1 are scheduled on a Friday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 on average).

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 inches 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 13 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Auckland to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about China Airlines, Emirates and Qantas Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.2
Very Good
735 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2