Cheap flights from Auckland to Melbourne

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From Auckland to Melbourne

Melbourne is the stylish state capital of Victoria. It tempts in over 2 million travellers a year – and New Zealanders are one the city’s top customers. Why? For starters, there’s a great choice of cheap, direct flights from Auckland to Melbourne. And the journey only lasts around 4 hours. Then there’s Melbourne itself. The city is an intriguing mix of gold rush architecture, hipster haunts and elegant Victorian neighbourhoods.

How popular is this flight route?

Within the past month, 26,476 users have taken a look at flights from Auckland Intl to Melbourne.

How long does the flight from Auckland to Melbourne take?

You can expect a flight time of up to 5 hours when flying direct. Airlines will travel a distance of up to 1,647 kilometres.

How many flights depart from Auckland to Melbourne on average per day?

Per day, 116 flights depart from Auckland Intl to Melbourne on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 18% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 28% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 32% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 22% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Auckland or Melbourne?

The rainfall in Auckland is generally more than the rainfall in Melbourne. This will continue over the next 6 days.

Is Auckland weather warmer or cooler than Melbourne?

You can imagine temperatures to be in the 26 °C range in January. The weather in Melbourne is generally hotter than Auckland's. As flight availability is subject to become more limited as peak season approaches it is ideal to book in a timely manner.

What days are direct flights available from Auckland to Melbourne?

Direct flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Melbourne?

Direct Auckland to Melbourne flights last just over 4 hours. Stopovers can add several hours to the journey time.

Which airlines operate flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

Lots of companies fly direct, including Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Emirates and Jetstar. Other carriers such as China Airlines offer flights from Auckland to Melbourne via Sydney.

How frequent are flights between Auckland and Melbourne?

There are usually at least 10 direct flights a day.

Which airports serve Auckland and Melbourne?

Most flights from Auckland to Melbourne land in Melbourne Tullamarine, but there’s a chance you’ll end up in another local airport called Avalon. All flights start off from Auckland Airport.

Which direct flight route between Auckland and Melbourne is cheapest?

The cheapest route is usually the direct Auckland to Melbourne flight. The best prices often come from budget airlines like Jetstar. Melbourne is having a bit of a renaissance at the moment. Its pop-up restaurants, street art, mind-bending art galleries and achingly cool coffee shops tick all the travel trends boxes. It’s not without old-world charm, either. Some of the stateliest architecture dates back to the 19th century, when the city made a fortune on the back of the Victorian gold rush. The State Library of Victoria and Collins Street are prime examples of its heyday as a boomtown. Best of all? A cheap flight from Auckland to Melbourne will deliver you to this cutting-edge city in around 4 hours. Use our smart search engine to hunt down the best Auckland to Melbourne flights for you. Our smart search filters let you easily compare airlines, stops, times and airports.