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Cheap flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne from $496

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPL — MEL
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Plymouth to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Plymouth (NPL) 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 28 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,124

One-way from

$496

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$912
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 15/12-29/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • New Plymouth to Melbourne
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 11/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 15m total
  • New Plymouth to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Plymouth to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 October 2025.

Mon 15/1218:40NPL - MEL
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1218:30MEL - NPL
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10$1,124
Wed 3/1210:25NPL - MEL
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1206:45MEL - NPL
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10$1,133
Thu 11/1220:30NPL - MEL
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 18/1215:45MEL - NPL
2 stops13h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/10$1,266
Thu 11/1216:25NPL - MEL
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1212:00MEL - NPL
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$1,339
Wed 3/1220:30NPL - MEL
2 stops16h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1215:00MEL - NPL
2 stops16h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/10$1,424
Fri 26/1216:25NPL - MEL
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1218:30MEL - NPL
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10$1,705
Fri 26/1216:25NPL - MEL
2 stops17h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 29/1216:50MEL - NPL
1 stop26h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/10$1,780
Mon 15/1210:25NPL - MEL
2 stops9h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 29/1211:05MEL - NPL
2 stops20h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/10$1,908

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Mon 15/12

18:40-09:25

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

18:30-09:10

1 stop12h 40m

$1,124

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Wed 3/12

10:25-08:10

1 stop23h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

06:45-07:35

1 stop22h 50m

$1,133

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Thu 11/12

20:30-15:35

1 stop21h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 18/12

15:45-07:35

2 stops13h 50m

$1,266

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Thu 11/12

16:25-07:55

2 stops17h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 18/12

12:00-07:35

2 stops17h 35m

$1,339

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Wed 3/12

20:30-11:05

2 stops16h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

15:00-09:55

2 stops16h 55m

$1,424

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Fri 26/12

16:25-22:05

1 stop7h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

18:30-09:10

1 stop12h 40m

$1,705

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Fri 26/12

16:25-07:55

2 stops17h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

16:50-20:55

1 stop26h 05m

$1,780

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Mon 15/12

10:25-17:40

2 stops9h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

11:05-09:55

2 stops20h 50m

$1,908

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Sun 11/1

16:25-11:00

2 stops44h 35m

$566

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Sun 11/1

10:25-21:50

3 stops13h 25m

$1,466

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Deals found on 25/10

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NPL to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from New Plymouth 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 28 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Plymouth to Melbourne in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand from New Plymouth to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
519 reviews
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Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
519 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
519 reviews
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Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth to Melbourne?

    Located just 10.2 km from the city centre, New Plymouth is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from New Plymouth. Booking flights from New Plymouth (NPL) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Plymouth to Melbourne in 21h 05m. Fly via Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from New Plymouth to Melbourne is about 2551 km.

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

    Currently priced at $668, Air New Zealand will fly you from New Plymouth to Melbourne and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Plymouth 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.

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Top airline flying from New Plymouth to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$668Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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