MEL - AKL

$137 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Auckland

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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Auckland (MEL-AKL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Auckland 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Auckland

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Auckland.
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Jetstar Logo
11:55 pm - 5:30 amMEL-AKL
3h 35mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
3:40 pm - 5:45 pmAKL-MEL
4h 05mnonstop
$218Jetstar
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Sun, Jun 8 - Sun, Jun 22
Jetstar Logo
11:55 pm - 5:30 amMEL-AKL
3h 35mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
8:40 pm - 10:45 pmAKL-MEL
4h 05mnonstop
$220Jetstar
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Sat, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 8
Jetstar Logo
11:55 pm - 5:30 amMEL-AKL
3h 35mnonstop
Jetstar Logo
8:40 pm - 10:45 pmAKL-MEL
4h 05mnonstop
$225Jetstar
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Sat, Jun 7 - Thu, Jun 12
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7:30 am - 12:05 amMEL-AKL
14h 35m2 stops
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8:40 pm - 10:45 pmAKL-MEL
4h 05mnonstop
Sat, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 8
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6:30 pm - 12:10 amMEL-AKL
3h 40mnonstop
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8:40 pm - 10:45 pmAKL-MEL
4h 05mnonstop
Thu, Jul 10 - Tue, Jul 15
Air New Zealand Logo
6:55 pm - 12:35 amMEL-AKL
3h 40mnonstop
Air New Zealand Logo
6:20 pm - 8:35 pmAKL-MEL
4h 15mnonstop
$429Air New Zealand
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Mon, Jul 7 - Sun, Jul 13
Emirates Logo
6:30 pm - 12:10 amMEL-AKL
3h 40mnonstop
Emirates Logo
6:10 am - 8:20 amAKL-MEL
4h 10mnonstop
$442Emirates
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Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 18
Emirates Logo
6:30 pm - 12:10 amMEL-AKL
3h 40mnonstop
Emirates Logo
8:35 pm - 10:45 pmAKL-MEL
4h 10mnonstop
$443Emirates
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Fri, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 14
Qantas Airways Logo
6:30 pm - 12:10 amMEL-AKL
3h 40mnonstop
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6:10 am - 8:20 amAKL-MEL
4h 10mnonstop
$469Qantas Airways
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Sun, Sep 21 - Fri, Oct 10
Qantas Airways Logo
2:25 pm - 11:55 pmMEL-AKL
7h 30m1 stop
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6:10 am - 8:20 amAKL-MEL
4h 10mnonstop
$528Qantas Airways
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Sat, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 13
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Expert advice for your flight from Melbourne to Auckland

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand provides free Wi-Fi on most 787s, ideal for staying connected during flights.


Air New Zealand's Economy Skycouch offers a flat space for comfort, perfect for families or couples.

Qantas Airways

Qantas offers lie-flat seats in Business Class, ideal for arriving rested and ready for work.


Qantas Economy includes free alcohol and a well-stocked entertainment system for a pleasant journey.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Bill Fink

Expert on Qantas Airways

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Auckland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Auckland 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 Melbourne to Auckland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Auckland on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland, 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 Melbourne Airport to Auckland is August, where tickets cost $267 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $433 and $374 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Melbourne Airport to Auckland?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $568, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Auckland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$137
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
Flight from Melbourne to Auckland

When to book flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Auckland 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 Melbourne to Auckland flights

  • What kind of disability access services does Melbourne Airport provide?

    Melbourne Airport provides easy navigation with travelators and lifts connecting arrivals and departures of all terminals, undercover disability parking, disabled toilets in most areas and a Hidden Disability Program consisting of a lanyard and sensory map. Additional staff training is given to ensure that travellers with wheelchairs, impaired mobility or otherwise in need of assistance will have the best service possible given to them by the staff of Melbourne Airport.

  • What kind of food options are there at Melbourne Airport?

    Melbourne Airport has a fairly large food court and a huge range of coffee shops, bars, cafes and takeaway food. With cuisines from all over the world, from Vietmanese to Japanese, Portugese to Italian, you’ll have no problem finding something for your palate before you board your flight. There are also plenty of bakeries and convenience stores if you want to take a snack with you.

  • Does Auckland Airport have car hire offices?

    There are hire car offices just outside the arrivals area on the ground floor; you will see the signs directing you to the car hire desks as soon as you have collected your bags. KAYAK can help you book a hire car too, just click ‘Cars’ on the left side column once you’ve searched your travel dates above.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Auckland was $137 for a one-way ticket and $218 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Melbourne and on arrival in Auckland.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Auckland?

    Melbourne airport is called Melbourne and the only airport in Auckland is Auckland Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Auckland are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $430 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $450 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    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 Melbourne to Auckland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Auckland?

    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 Auckland with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and AKL 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 Melbourne to Auckland?

    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 Auckland from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Auckland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $238 or less one-way and $250 or less round-trip.
  • When you arrive at Auckland Airport (AKL), if you are in need of any assistance, they have dedicated staff known as Hospitality Ambassadors in bright blue jackets, also known as ‘bluecoats’, who can direct you or help you find whatever you need.
  • When departing for an international flight from Melbourne, it will always be from the T2 terminal. If you first have a connection within Australia, that flight could be departing from either T1, T3 or T4.
  • If you’re driving to Melbourne Airport (MEL), you will get the best rate at the Value Car Park at a flat rate of A $12 per day, plus a free courtesy bus to the terminal running roughly every 15min.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Auckland?

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

Direct departures

Melbourne to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air China, Air India, +18 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air China, Air India, +18 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air China, Air India, +18 more

Thursday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air China, Air India, +17 more

Friday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air China, Air India, +18 more

Saturday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air China, Air India, +16 more

Sunday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air China, Air India, +18 more

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Direct returns

Auckland Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air China, Air India, +16 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air China, Air India, +17 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air China, Air India, +17 more

Thursday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air China, Air India, +17 more

Friday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air China, Air India, +17 more

Saturday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Air China, Air India, +16 more

Sunday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air China, Air India, +17 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Melbourne to Auckland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Auckland. 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.
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8.3
China AirlinesOverall score based on 732 reviews
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
8.0Entertainment
8.3Boarding
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Most relaxing long distance flight I have been on. And I have flown on many.

10.0 ExcellentErlend, Mar 2025TPE - YVR
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Most relaxing long distance flight I have been on. And I have flown on many.

It was our first time flying with China Airlines and had a very nice experience. The airline staff & crews both on the ground and air were very nice. Food on the plane was very good. Will recommend it to family and friends.

I don’t think I’ll be flying them again. Tight seats, no flowing air or air nozzles that you can turn air on you, for those who could have motion sickness this would be your worst nightmare. The pilot was great and experienced (which is what you want when flying 12 hours) overall I’m thankful knowledgeable pilots!

My ticket did not indication which group I was in for boarding; the gate attended help me

When I booked a premium economy ticket. I then had to pay $100+ to book my seat.

Boarding could have been a little bit better but other than that it was a pretty good experience. I think because of the stowaway to Paris France recently they are being extra diligent about boarding passes at the gate. But they boarded the back of the plane first, and that's something I really think needs to start in the USA.

I did not take the flight, tried to cancel it right after I booked it, but was unable to reach anyone. I blame Kayak for this situation because they sent the booking through another company and I was unable to get anyone to talk to me about the situation. I had to just take the hit and pay for another flight through Cathay Pacific, which was wonderful. I will never use Kayak again. (I bet they don’t post this review!) I’ll just post about them on social media sites. I don’t want anyone to have to go through the hassle and expense I dealt with.

The food was the only thing that could have made the experience even better. Everything was stellar but the food. The staff was superb. I’ve been flying with ANA for years as my go-to and I think I may have found my new favorite. 😍

Unable to set seat assignment. Got a call from presumably “China airlines representative” but was asking for an exorbitant amount for the seat assignment. Was traveling as a family end up being assigned to different seats as a result. Will never use underpricer again.

Not many selections for entertainment. Bulk head seats are no longer available with out fee at the counter. That’s pretty lame.

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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