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Cheap flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport from $846

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPL — MEL
7 Mar — 14 Mar1
1 adult

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 (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 2 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$846

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$843
18/3-8/4
  • 18/3-8/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • New Plymouth to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($229 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 March 2025.

Tue 18/320:05NPL - MEL
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/423:55MEL - NPL
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$846
Tue 15/413:35NPL - MEL
2 stops12h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 30/406:15MEL - NPL
2 stops8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/2$1,248

Find flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 2 March 2025.

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New Plymouth

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Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Tue 18/3

20:05-22:45

1 stop28h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 8/4

23:55-13:05

1 stop11h 10m

$846

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Tue 15/4

13:35-23:35

2 stops12h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

06:15-17:00

2 stops8h 45m

$1,248

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Best time to book a flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from New Plymouth 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 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 2 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking 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 2 March 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

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.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $1,248, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport..

  • 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.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from New Plymouth 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$686Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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