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Cheap flights from Napier to Melbourne Airport from $709

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPE — MEL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Napier Hawkes Bay to Melbourne are usually found in July or August, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 (MEL). 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$709

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$880
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 14/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 05m total
  • Napier to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best flights from Napier to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Napier to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Wed 14/510:00NPE - MEL
1 stop9h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 19/508:35MEL - NPE
1 stop8h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/3$709

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NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Wed 14/5

13:25-20:35

1 stop9h 10m

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

08:35-19:55

2 stops9h 20m

$709

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Best time to book a flight from Napier to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Napier to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Napier to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Napier to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Napier to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Napier to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 NPE to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Napier 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 25 March 2025.

When flying from Napier to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 25 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Napier to Melbourne, you will be flying from Hawkes Bay. Napier Hawkes Bay (NPE) is just 4.6 km from the centre of the city. Hawkes Bay is the only Napier airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 1 airline has flights to Melbourne from Napier Hawkes Bay on a regular basis.

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

    Air New Zealand, at $709, was found to be the cheapest airline from Napier to Melbourne Airport.. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Napier to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Napier to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$672Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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