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$170+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — AKL
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult

What to know about flights from Melbourne

Discover essential information about flights departing from Melbourne, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Melbourne airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 23 April 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$76

Cheapest round-trip flight

$272

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)

Good round-trip deal

$199 or less

Good one-way deal

$85 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne is currently to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne is currently to Auckland Intl.
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On average, Jetstar currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne (avg. price of $655).
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Auckland Intl (AKL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Melbourne (average return price of $400).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 April 2025.

Fri 23/523:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Sun 1/620:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$362
Fri 13/611:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 15/608:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$400
Wed 18/614:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Wed 25/612:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$420
Wed 18/609:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/615:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$499
Thu 24/723:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/718:20AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$500
Tue 17/623:55MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 15mJetstar
Tue 24/608:30WLG - MEL
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$516
Fri 6/618:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/608:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$524
Sun 15/618:55MEL - ZQN
2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/612:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$531
Mon 23/611:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Mon 30/618:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 22/4$562
Wed 21/518:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Wed 28/506:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$572
Fri 23/518:25MEL - WLG
1 stop11h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 25/506:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$586
Fri 11/718:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 2/818:20AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$626

Find flights from Melbourne within your budget

Find flights departing from Melbourne that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 23 April 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/6

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$362

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 13/6

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 15/6

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$400

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 18/6

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/6

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$420

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 18/6

09:10-14:25

Nonstop3h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/6

15:40-17:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$499

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 28/7

18:20-20:35

Nonstop4h 15m

$500

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Tue 17/6

23:55-17:10

1 stop15h 15m

Wellington

Tue 24/6

08:30-22:45

1 stop16h 15m

$516

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 13/6

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$524

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 15/6

18:55-16:05

2 stops19h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 25/6

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$531

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 23/6

11:35-16:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/6

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$562

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 28/5

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$572

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne

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

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 32 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport (average of $229). Flying from Melbourne Airport in September will prove the most costly (average of $357). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Melbourne Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Monday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne Airport?

For round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport you’ll fly on: Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, China Airlines, Emirates. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $67

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $152

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $219

Air India

Air India

From $409

What are popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Melbourne Airport everyday are: Sydney (1,808 flights per day), Brisbane (760 flights per day), and Adelaide (624 flights per day).

Auckland Intl

Auckland Intl

From $141

Christchurch

Christchurch

From $143

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From $102

Wellington

Wellington

From $171

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Melbourne Airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith, with prices starting at $76. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $45

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

Maroochydore Sunshine Coast

From $51

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Coolangatta Gold Coast

From $62

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $71

Airline reviews for flights from Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Melbourne. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,205 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
469 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,765 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
826 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Melbourne. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 23 April 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

    The most popular destinations from Melbourne Airport this month are Brisbane, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Adelaide. The top year-round destinations include Brisbane, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, Amritsar.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Melbourne Airport for as low as $76 to Sydney (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $860 to fly from Melbourne Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found Batik Air, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Melbourne Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Batik Air flights from Melbourne Airport to Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai ($92). Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide ($113). Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Apia Faleolo ($146).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Melbourne Airport?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Melbourne Airport are below:
    Fly from Melbourne to Auckland starting at $865
    Fly from Melbourne to Manila starting at $969
    Fly from Melbourne to Christchurch starting at $2,073
    Fly from Melbourne to Denpasar starting at $2,893

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Melbourne Airport?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Melbourne Airport, consider Singapore. Prices start at $9,921 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport is currently February; with September being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Melbourne Airport?

    Here are some of the cheapest flight destinations from Melbourne Airport:
    Fly from Melbourne to Auckland from $364 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Queenstown from $420 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Wellington from $516 round trip

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