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$150+ Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport

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MEL — AKL
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
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 1 March 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$85

Cheapest round-trip flight

$288

Cheapest airline

Jetstar

Most popular destination

Auckland Intl (AKL)

Good round-trip deal

$140 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne is currently to Coolangatta Gold Coast.
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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 $794).
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Auckland Intl (AKL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Melbourne (average return price of $406).
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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 1 March 2025.

Tue 1/414:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Fri 4/412:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Deal found 1/3$371
Mon 31/323:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Fri 4/420:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Deal found 1/3$380
Tue 1/412:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 8/408:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 28/2$452
Mon 18/811:35MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Wed 20/818:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/2$489
Tue 1/418:45MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Mon 7/412:20WLG - MEL
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Deal found 27/2$527
Tue 25/323:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/307:35AKL - MEL
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$546
Sun 25/514:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/513:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2$560
Thu 5/618:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/615:30CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/2$580
Tue 27/511:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/611:05CHC - MEL
2 stops11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$594
Fri 28/318:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop16h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 3/410:25ZQN - MEL
1 stop23h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/2$598
Wed 7/523:55MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/506:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2$616
Fri 14/308:00MEL - AKL
1 stop6h 50mLATAM Airlines
Tue 18/307:35AKL - MEL
1 stop18h 00mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 28/2$648

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 1 March 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 4/4

12:00-13:25

Nonstop3h 25m

$371

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/4

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

$380

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 8/4

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$452

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

11:35-16:45

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/8

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$489

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

18:45-07:05

1 stop10h 20m

Wellington

Mon 7/4

12:20-22:45

1 stop12h 25m

$527

MelbourneAuckland

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/3

07:35-18:05

1 stop12h 30m

$546

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/5

13:05-17:25

1 stop6h 20m

$560

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 12/6

15:30-17:25

Nonstop3h 55m

$580

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 4/6

11:05-20:35

2 stops11h 30m

$594

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 28/3

18:55-13:05

1 stop16h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/4

10:25-08:05

1 stop23h 40m

$598

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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 28 February 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 $227). Flying from Melbourne Airport in September will prove the most costly (average of $382). 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 23 February 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Melbourne Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday at midday 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, Air Tahiti Nui. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $69

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $150

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 (1,957 flights per day), Brisbane (788 flights per day), and Adelaide (624 flights per day).

Auckland Intl

Auckland Intl

From $151

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From $193

Christchurch

Christchurch

From $156

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $56

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Melbourne Airport is Coolangatta Gold Coast, with prices starting at $85. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Coolangatta Gold Coast

From $48

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sydney Kingsford Smith

From $56

Brisbane

Brisbane

From $60

Adelaide

Adelaide

From $78

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
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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
8.1
Very Good
3,247 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,287 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,766 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

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 1 March 2025.

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

    The most popular destinations from Melbourne Airport this month are Brisbane, Amritsar, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. The top year-round destinations include Brisbane, Amritsar, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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

    Users have flown out of Melbourne Airport for as low as $85 to Coolangatta (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $982 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 ($98). Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Adelaide ($124). Virgin Australia flights from Melbourne Airport to Brisbane ($156).

  • 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 $1,178
    Fly from Melbourne to Hanoi starting at $2,566
    Fly from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport starting at $2,769
    Fly from Melbourne to Denpasar starting at $3,035

  • 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 $348 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Queenstown from $375 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Christchurch from $400 round trip
    Fly from Melbourne to Wellington from $489 round trip

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