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Cheap flights from Napier to Melbourne from $787

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPE — MEL
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult

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 (ME1). 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 20 January 2025.

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$787

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April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$991
4/3-12/3
  • 4/3-12/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • Napier to Melbourne
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Cheapest flights from Napier to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Napier to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Tue 4/314:45NPE - MEL
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/323:55MEL - NPE
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$787
Sat 17/507:25NPE - MEL
2 stops12h 00mAir New Zealand
Sat 24/518:55MEL - NPE
1 stop14h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/1$868
Wed 5/313:05NPE - MEL
2 stops10h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 12/308:00MEL - NPE
2 stops8h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$1,233

Find flights from Napier to Melbourne within your budget

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NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Tue 4/3

14:45-21:10

2 stops32h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

23:55-14:50

1 stop12h 55m

$787

NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Sat 17/5

07:25-17:25

2 stops12h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

18:55-11:00

1 stop14h 05m

$868

NapierMelbourne

NPE - MEL

NPEMEL

Napier Hawkes Bay

Wed 5/3

13:05-21:05

2 stops10h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 12/3

08:00-18:55

2 stops8h 55m

$1,233

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Deals found on 19/1

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Travel insights for flights from Napier to Melbourne

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Napier to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Napier to Melbourne is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Napier to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Napier to Melbourne 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 20 January 2025.

When flying from Napier to Melbourne, 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 13% 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 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 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, 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 20 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Napier 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 Napier to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from Napier Hawkes Bay (NPE) if they book a flight from Napier to Melbourne. On average, Hawkes Bay has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 1 airline. Napier Hawkes Bay is conveniently located just 4.6 km from Napier’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Napier to Melbourne round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $868, was found to be the cheapest airline from Napier to Melbourne. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. Air New Zealand is priced at 11% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Napier to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Napier to Melbourne 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$709Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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