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Cheap flights from Napier to Melbourne from $652

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPE — MEL
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Napier to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Napier (NPE) 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 11 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$652

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$996
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 16/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 25m total
  • Napier to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($136 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Napier to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Napier to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 January 2026.

Sat 16/516:15NPE - MEL
1 stop17h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 23/518:55MEL - NPE
1 stop13h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$652
Tue 24/206:00NPE - MEL
1 stop6h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/318:55MEL - NPE
1 stop18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/1$654
Wed 12/810:25NPE - MEL
1 stop23h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 22/808:35MEL - NPE
1 stop8h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/1$680
Thu 26/206:00NPE - MEL
1 stop6h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/318:50MEL - NPE
1 stop22h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/1$835

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Napier to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Sat 16/5

16:15-08:05

1 stop17h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

18:55-10:30

1 stop13h 35m

$652

NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Tue 24/2

06:00-10:55

1 stop6h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

18:55-15:05

1 stop18h 10m

$654

NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Thu 26/2

06:00-10:55

1 stop6h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

18:50-19:15

1 stop22h 25m

$835

NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Thu 28/5

06:00-08:20

1 stop28h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 30/5

08:00-10:10

1 stop24h 10m

$901

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Napier to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Napier to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Napier to Melbourne is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Napier to Melbourne (average of $530). Flying from Napier to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $823). 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.

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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 11 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Napier to Melbourne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
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Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
569 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Napier to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Napier to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from Napier Hawkes Bay (NPE) if they book a flight from Napier to Melbourne. On average, Hawkes Bay has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 1 airline. Napier Hawkes Bay is conveniently located just 4.6 km from Napier’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Napier to Melbourne?

    There are many flights that can get you from Napier to Melbourne in 17h 50m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance from Napier to Melbourne is about 2775 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Napier to Melbourne round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $647, was found to be the cheapest airline from Napier to Melbourne.. Air New Zealand is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Napier to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Napier to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Napier to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Napier to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Napier to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Napier to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Napier to Melbourne (average of $530). Flying from Napier to Melbourne in January is currently the most expensive (average of $823). 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.

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Top airline flying from Napier to Melbourne

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Air New ZealandCheapest$649Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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