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Find cheap flights from Auckland to Melbourne from $121

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Auckland to Melbourne departing on 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Auckland to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Auckland to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Melbourne (AKL-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Auckland to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:40 pm - 10:45 pmAKL-MEL
4h 05mnonstop
11:55 pm - 5:30 amMEL-AKL
3h 35mnonstop
$259Jetstar
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Thu, May 23 - Thu, May 30
8:40 pm - 10:45 pmAKL-MEL
4h 05mnonstop
11:55 pm - 5:30 amMEL-AKL
3h 35mnonstop
$280Jetstar
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Tue, May 14 - Thu, May 30
7:30 am - 1:20 pmAKL-MEL
7h 50m1 stop
11:55 pm - 5:30 amMEL-AKL
3h 35mnonstop
Tue, May 14 - Thu, May 30
7:30 am - 2:35 pmAKL-MEL
9h 05m1 stop
7:30 am - 4:40 pmMEL-AKL
7h 10m1 stop
$338LATAM Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Fri, May 17
7:30 am - 4:35 pmAKL-MEL
11h 05m1 stop
8:00 am - 4:40 pmMEL-AKL
6h 40m1 stop
Sat, Jun 29 - Thu, Jul 4
7:30 am - 11:35 pmAKL-MEL
18h 05m1 stop
8:00 am - 4:40 pmMEL-AKL
6h 40m1 stop
$353LATAM Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20 - Thu, Jun 27
6:10 am - 8:20 amAKL-MEL
4h 10mnonstop
6:30 pm - 12:05 amMEL-AKL
3h 35mnonstop
$405Qantas Airways
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Sat, Jun 8 - Sun, Jun 16
6:10 am - 8:20 amAKL-MEL
4h 10mnonstop
6:30 pm - 12:05 amMEL-AKL
3h 35mnonstop
$438Emirates
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, May 22
6:15 am - 12:25 pmAKL-MEL
8h 10m1 stop
6:30 pm - 12:05 amMEL-AKL
3h 35mnonstop
$492Qantas Airways
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Sat, Jun 8 - Sun, Jun 16
6:10 am - 8:20 amAKL-MEL
4h 10mnonstop
6:30 pm - 12:05 amMEL-AKL
3h 35mnonstop
$951Emirates
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Mon, May 27 - Mon, May 27

Flights from Auckland to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Melbourne on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Auckland to Melbourne. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport is June, where tickets cost $274 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets is $517 and $491 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Auckland to Melbourne were found on Jetstar ($259) and LATAM Airlines ($338). Jetstar proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $121.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Auckland and Melbourne Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Auckland to Melbourne Airport. They are: Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Qantas Airways at $161 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Auckland and Melbourne Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 10 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from Auckland and land in Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 07m. The most common departure time is 3:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 72 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Auckland and Melbourne Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Auckland to Melbourne take?

Direct flights cover the 1,637 miles separating Auckland to Melbourne in about 4h 05m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Auckland to Melbourne?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Auckland at 6:10 am and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 8:20 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Auckland to Melbourne?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport jets off at 8:40 pm and lands at 10:45 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$121
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 42% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Auckland to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Auckland to Melbourne flights

  • How expensive is a taxi to Melbourne city?

    Melbourne Airport does not having a train line to the city, making taxis a popular transport choice. Expect to pay A$ 60 (≈ NZ$ 63) for a trip to the centre of the city in a standard taxi with room for four people. Dependent on traffic, the trip should only take approximately 30 min.

  • Where can I shop duty-free?

    Auckland Airport provides the option to complete your duty-free shopping online as early as six months before your flight, meaning you can arrive at the airport and pick up your prepaid items without wasting any time. If you’d prefer the traditional shopping experience, a large range of electronics, liquor and beauty products are available at the Melbourne Airport duty free shop.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport was $121 for a one-way ticket and $259 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Auckland and Melbourne?

    A passport is required to fly from Auckland to Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Melbourne?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Melbourne, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Melbourne?

    There are nonstop flights from Auckland to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Melbourne, Air New Zealand or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $439 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $434 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline. Booking your flights between Auckland and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from AKL to Melbourne

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $142 or less one-way and $303 or less round-trip.
  • When flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Melbourne there are two flights routes available. You can either fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL) which is located approximately 23 km northwest of the city, or to Avalon Airport (AVV) which is 50 km southwest of the city. Flying to Melbourne Airport is generally the cheaper option and the city centre can be reached quicker, however if you are planning on heading west and exploring the Great Ocean Road, consider flying to Avalon Airport.
  • If you are flying from Auckland to Melbourne with Air New Zealand in business or first class, or have frequent flyer status with Air NZ Gold, you can access Koru Melbourne Lounge once you land. Equipped with showering facilities, work stations and a kids' zone with bean bags and children’s television programmes, the Koru lounge has everything you need to recover after your flight.
  • Free public showers are available within International Terminal 2 when you land at Melbourne Airport. Remember to bring a towel and other accessories as these services are not provided or available for hire.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Auckland to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Auckland Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

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Nonstop returns

Melbourne to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Auckland to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 647 reviews
8.8crew
8.1comfort
7.7food
8.4boarding
7.9entertainment
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

Good food and entertainment options. Great Staff that were all welcoming and caregiving.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

Carring crew, nice ambiance of the cabin, comfortable beds, good food well served. We liked everything.

2 of the 6 economy toilets were out of order. Drinks were not offered often enough - you have to order on-screen, which is often unavailable. Snacks and Milo ran out very early. Crew was fine but I think there was a sticking issue

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

On the Dubai-Gatwick flight the only meal options were Beef or Chicken. No vegetarian option. This was a surprise. I would usually order in advance but did not this time. Would have been good to know that a vegetarian meal is not available as a standard meal. Thankfully it was just me travelling, but if I’d had my kids with me that would have been a big problem for us.

The flight was great. We had to purchase extra long seats for the long flight. But overall it was great.

Seat and leg space is much better than the Qatar airline. The crew I would like to say is not meeting the requirements of emirates airlines cause it almost 20 years I am flying with emirates this time I really feel that crew is not behaving well someone asked for water waited more than 30 minutes and there are more incidents in this flight.

Superb experience. I hope they bring back the fast track option at Heathrow immigration.

Lovely experience. I feel like travelling in Emirates.. The flights are always superb.Vegan food served was really good..

Food was not eadable. Testless and not apealing. order for indian vegitarian, recived spice less. combination of main course and side iteams are far away from traditonal food, serve less iteams. , but eadoble. Thanks

The service was fantastic. Not much could be done better

Premium economy on Emirate A380 is simply the best non-business class product. In fact its probably better than many business class if the seat isnt lying flat. The food and service is close to perfect!

1. Please deploy better trained and courteous staff. 2. Wheel chairs be available at all steps of layover till boarding gate. 3. Food services be also improved . 4. TV and phone charging facility be also provided.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

Rescheduled after ticket purchased and issued, not 2 or 3 times and not a fourth but by 5 times, by Qantas, that's right, 5 changes! Forcing an overnight stay in Chile and need for visa. Qantas can no longer provide basic services as a national or international service provider. Professionalism is extinct and the provider needs to be mentored and educated in perfecting who to operate as an airline. Qantas is the spirit of Australian dissatisfaction.

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

The crew were amazing - A great job. They made me feel special and valued.

I really appreciated the fact that when I checked my bags at the Quantas counter after arriving from an international flight an hour early, the agent noticed I had a very long layover. He then found an earlier flight that allowed me to get to Cairns several hours earlier than I planned. That was amazing because I had already traveled over 20 hours and wasn’t looking forward to such a long layover. It allowed me to see my daughter and grandchildren much earlier (it had been two years since I visited last).

Qantas cancelled my flight for no good reason and rebooked me into a middle seat.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

Note that food has to be purchased in flight. No free food. And no entertainment in flight. So I’ve treated these two items as okay which, in this case, means neutral/not applicable.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

It was a super crowded time to travel out of Melbourne, but the flight was OK

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Auckland to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/15Mon
nonstopJetstar
4h 05mAKL-MEL
$121
5/20Mon
nonstopJetstar
4h 05mAKL-MEL
$122
7/15Mon
1 stop
10h 05mAKL-MEL
$141
5/20Mon
1 stop
10h 50mAKL-MEL
$150
8/13Tue
nonstopAir New Zealand
4h 20mAKL-MEL
$170
6/19Wed
nonstopQantas Airways
4h 10mAKL-MEL
$175
10/22Tue
nonstopQantas Airways
4h 10mAKL-MEL
$176
5/3Fri
nonstopAir New Zealand
4h 00mAKL-MEL
$358
5/3Fri
nonstopEmirates
4h 10mAKL-MEL
$728
5/4Sat
nonstopEmirates
4h 10mAKL-MEL
$730

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Auckland to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/1Wed
nonstopJetstar
4h 05mAKL-MEL
5/3Fri
nonstopJetstar
3h 35mMEL-AKL
$425

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