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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport from $206

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MEL
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Zealand (NZ0) 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 1 December 2024.

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 December 2024.

Thu 19/1220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1209:05MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$548
Thu 12/1207:35AKL - MEL
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/1213:50MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$590
Wed 18/1220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Sat 4/106:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Deal found 30/11$610
Wed 4/1221:05AKL - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mChina Airlines
Thu 5/1213:40MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 25mChina Airlines
Deal found 30/11$630
Fri 13/1216:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/1218:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/11$647
Wed 25/1220:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Thu 16/123:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 30/11$681
Mon 2/1206:05AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 10/1218:50MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/11$699
Wed 18/1215:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 30mVirgin Australia
Sat 4/107:30MEL - ZQN
1 stop26h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/11$801
Thu 19/1207:00ZQN - MEL
1 stop8h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 31/1213:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop6h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$839
Mon 2/1206:00AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 7/1218:25MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/11$883
Sun 29/1216:30CHC - MEL
1 stop9h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 4/118:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$971
Sun 29/1206:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 4/118:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/11$972

Find flights from New Zealand to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 143,815 searches. Data last updated 1 December 2024.

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QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/5

12:00-13:25

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$445

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Mon 20/1

09:15-11:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 29/1

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$477

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/2

20:40-22:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 26/2

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$496

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/12

20:35-22:05

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Tue 31/12

09:05-14:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$548

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Mon 10/2

06:00-07:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 24/2

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

$549

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/1

21:15-23:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 28/1

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

$561

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Tue 28/1

19:35-07:55

1 stop14h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 30/1

18:00-07:30

1 stop11h 30m

$575

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/1

21:05-22:55

Nonstop3h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 28/1

13:40-19:05

Nonstop3h 25m

$578

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 5/2

09:15-11:05

Nonstop3h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 17/2

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

$597

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sun 16/2

14:10-22:45

1 stop10h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 24/2

18:55-14:00

1 stop17h 05m

$603

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 1 December 2024.

When flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 December 2024.

The most flights from NZ0 to MEL are scheduled on a Friday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

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 1 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne, see what other customers have to say about China Airlines, LATAM Airlines and Jetstar. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2

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

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
773 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
196 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2

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
3,471 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2

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
1,337 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $206. Users have also found prices from $228 and $253 on Air New Zealand and China Airlines, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Melbourne, Wellington - Melbourne or Christchurch - Melbourne when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport.

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

    Consider Virgin Atlantic (89%), Thai Airways (74%) or Air New Zealand (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport? While on average our users pay $1,614, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $181. The most popular route (Auckland Intl - Melbourne), is priced around $404.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Melbourne?

    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 Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from New Zealand to Melbourne

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 143,815 searches. Data last updated 1 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$248Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$306Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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JetstarCheapest$312Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$312Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$376Average$619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$418Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$441Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China AirlinesCheapest$501Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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