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Flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Choose from 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Auckland, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Virgin Australia logo Virgin Australia
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Auckland according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Melbourne to Auckland over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 299 and round-trip tickets from NZD 510.

Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Auckland are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Melbourne to Auckland

The distance between Melbourne and Auckland is 2,631.83 km. It takes around 3 hours 38 minutes on average to fly from Melbourne to Auckland. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 299
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 510
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,631.83 km
Average flight time3 hours 38 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Melbourne–Auckland route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Melbourne to Auckland

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Melbourne to Auckland in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Auckland is August, with an average price of NZD 385. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching NZD 529.

NZD 529
NZD 457
NZD 385
NZD 313
    Cheapest
  • NZD 426
    Jun
  • NZD 529
    Jul
  • NZD 385
    Aug
  • NZD 424
    Sep
  • NZD 420
    Oct
  • NZD 418
    Nov
  • NZD 473
    Dec
  • NZD 407
    Jan
  • NZD 435
    Feb
  • NZD 434
    Mar
  • NZD 496
    Apr
  • NZD 475
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

Average price of return flights from Melbourne to Auckland purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, February is often the cheapest month for fly from Melbourne to Auckland, with an average price of NZD 775. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as NZD 1,105.

NZD 1,105
NZD 940
NZD 775
NZD 610
    Cheapest
  • NZD 960
    Jun
  • NZD 947
    Jul
  • NZD 802
    Aug
  • NZD 915
    Sep
  • NZD 949
    Oct
  • NZD 995
    Nov
  • NZD 1,105
    Dec
  • NZD 917
    Jan
  • NZD 775
    Feb
  • NZD 940
    Mar
  • NZD 954
    Apr
  • NZD 805
    May

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Auckland?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Melbourne to Auckland on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Auckland is Saturday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Thursday as fares are usually the highest.

NZD 552
NZD 532
NZD 512
NZD 492
    Cheapest
  • NZD 536
    Mon
  • NZD 516
    Tue
  • NZD 532
    Wed
  • NZD 552
    Thu
  • NZD 545
    Fri
  • NZD 512
    Sat
  • NZD 519
    Sun

During the Independence Day, which day is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Auckland?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Melbourne to Auckland during Independence Day in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Independence Day is scheduled for Jul 4. The lowest flight fares from Melbourne to Auckland are available on Jul 6, starting from NZD 351.

NZD 613
NZD 482
NZD 351
NZD 220
    Cheapest
  • NZD 595
    30
    Jun
  • NZD 459
    1
    Jul
  • NZD 404
    2
  • NZD 410
    3
  • NZD 613
    4
  • NZD 509
    5
  • NZD 351
    6

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Auckland (MEL-AKL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as NZD 299 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MEL to AKL on Thu, Aug 13), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 510 departing on Thu, Jul 30 and returning on Tue, Aug 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Melbourne to Auckland with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Air New Zealand Qantas Airways Virgin Australia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 38 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 60 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Auckland. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ217 (23:58) Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF5537 (23:58)
  • To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Auckland, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Aug 13, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 299.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Auckland travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Auckland is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Auckland on June 21, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at NZD 322.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Auckland, with Melbourne Airport to Auckland Airport (MEL-AKL) is by far the most common option on this route: Auckland Airport (AKL).
  • The time difference between Auckland and Melbourne is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland is Jetstar Airways, with an average fare of NZD 454.

NZD 372
NZD 454
NZD 537
NZD 619
NZD 701
Jetstar Airways
NZD 454
Jetstar Airways
Air Tahiti Nui
NZD 595
Air Tahiti Nui
Air New Zealand
NZD 623
Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways
NZD 624
Qantas Airways
Emirates
NZD 637
Emirates
Virgin Australia
NZD 701
Virgin Australia

Which airlines operate the most flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Melbourne to Auckland on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Melbourne to Auckland is Qantas Airways, operating 35 flights per week.

16
22
29
35
Qantas Airways
35
Qantas Airways
IndiGo
34
IndiGo
Emirates
27
Emirates
Air Tahiti Nui
27
Air Tahiti Nui
China Airlines
27
China Airlines
Air China
22
Air China

How many flights fly from Melbourne to Auckland each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Melbourne to Auckland on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Melbourne to Auckland are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Wednesday.

283
234
185
136
Highest
206
Mon
202
Tue
185
Wed
199
Thu
283
Fri
226
Sat
233
Sun