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Cheap flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne from $816

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPL — MEL
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
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 (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.

Round-trip from

$816

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,224
21/3-24/3
  • 21/3-24/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • New Plymouth to Melbourne
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 20 January 2025.

Fri 21/320:05NPL - MEL
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/323:55MEL - NPL
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$816
Fri 21/317:30NPL - MEL
2 stops16h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 24/318:55MEL - NPL
2 stops12h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$1,002

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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 20 January 2025.

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New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Fri 21/3

20:05-00:05

2 stops30h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

23:55-12:50

1 stop10h 55m

$816

New PlymouthMelbourne

NPL - MEL

NPLMEL

New Plymouth

Fri 21/3

17:30-08:05

2 stops16h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 24/3

18:55-09:20

2 stops12h 25m

$1,002

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Deals found on 20/1

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?

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Plymouth to Melbourne 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 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.
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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

7.9
Good
485 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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 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 round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,002, Air New Zealand will fly you from New Plymouth to Melbourne and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • 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?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from New Plymouth 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$659Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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