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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Melbourne from $256

AKL — MEL
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Melbourne

Sun 29/1120:45 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Tue 8/1223:55 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$533
Sat 28/1109:40 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Wed 9/1212:50 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$537
Sat 5/1209:40 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Sun 6/1212:50 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$542
Fri 27/1120:45 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Tue 8/1223:55 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$551
Sun 29/1120:45 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Thu 3/1223:55 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$557
Tue 24/1120:45 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Sun 6/1212:50 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$560
Tue 1/1220:45 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Mon 7/1223:55 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$562
Sat 5/1209:40 -
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Wed 16/1223:55 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 28/10$565
Tue 24/1120:45 -
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Sat 5/1223:55 -
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Deal found 28/10$567
Thu 26/1120:45 -
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Tue 8/1223:55 -
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Deal found 28/10$571
Fri 27/1120:45 -
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Thu 3/1223:55 -
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Deal found 28/10$574
Mon 30/1120:45 -
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Thu 3/1223:55 -
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Deal found 28/10$576

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$532

One-way from

$256

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$729
Jetstar
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  • Nonstop
  • 7h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Melbourne
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  • 9/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandMelbourne

AKL Auckland Intl - MEL Melbourne

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

09:40-11:50

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

AucklandMelbourne

AKL Auckland Intl - MEL Melbourne

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/11

09:40-11:50

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$288

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Thu 15/4

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$302

AucklandMelbourne

AKL Auckland Intl - MEL Melbourne

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/11

20:45-22:50

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$306

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Thu 4/3

09:15-11:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$315

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Mon 8/2

16:00-18:00

Nonstop4h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$327
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QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN Queenstown Intl - MEL Melbourne

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Tue 13/4

17:40-19:10

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$341

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN Queenstown Intl - MEL Melbourne

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 25/2

14:05-15:40

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$341

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN Queenstown Intl - MEL Melbourne

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Tue 16/3

14:05-15:40

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$341

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC Christchurch - MEL Melbourne

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Tue 9/2

06:00-08:00

Nonstop4h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$347

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Melbourne

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne (average of $619). Flying from New Zealand to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $822). 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 NZ to MEL?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne in the morning. 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 afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Melbourne

The most flights from NZ0 to ME1 are scheduled on a Thursday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

How often are flights from New Zealand to Melbourne delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from New Zealand to Melbourne is 58 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 day to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui,Emirates, andAir New Zealand from New Zealand to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
82 reviews
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Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
82 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
82 reviews
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Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
82 reviews
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Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
679 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
82 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,122 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
82 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
576 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
82 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $697, Jetstar can have you in Melbourne from New Zealand in 3h 25m. There are 2145 km between New Zealand and Melbourne. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $216 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $222 and Emirates from $251 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Melbourne?

    The most popular flight routes from New Zealand to Melbourne are Auckland Intl - Melbourne, Auckland Intl - Melbourne Avalon and Wellington - Melbourne.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Zealand to Melbourne?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New Zealand to Melbourne on time: Virgin Atlantic (86%), SriLankan Airlines (81%), Virgin Australia (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Melbourne?

    While on average a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne is generally $1,532, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $237. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $500 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Melbourne?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne (average of $619). Flying from New Zealand to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $822). 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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JetstarCheapest$262Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$306Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$320Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest$346Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$389Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$417Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$490Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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