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Flights from Melbourne to Newcastle - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Melbourne to Newcastle, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle, 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 Newcastle is August, where tickets cost £94 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is £188 and £162 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle, 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 Melbourne Airport to Newcastle, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Newcastle?

Jetstar connects Melbourne to Newcastle with up to 3 flights per day. Qantas Airways also offers 1 flight per day, while Virgin Australia follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Newcastle?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Virgin Australia at £120 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Virgin Australia.

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

Each day, there are between 6 and 8 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne Airport and land in Newcastle, with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 48 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 06:40 and will be landing in Newcastle at 08:10.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle jets off at 18:55 and lands at 20:25.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Melbourne to Newcastle

Low season

August

High season

January
Best time to beat the crowds (27% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Melbourne to Newcastle

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Newcastle based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 Newcastle flights

  • Does Melbourne Airport have lounges in the Domestic terminals?

    Melbourne Airport offers exclusive VIP lounges for domestic travellers. Virgin Australia, for instance, operates a lounge in Domestic Terminal 2 for members with lounge access privileges. Likewise, Qantas provides a First Class Lounge on level 1 of Terminal 2, which you can find just beyond the Security checkpoint. There’s also a REX lounge on the Ground Floor of Terminal 4, near Gate 30.

  • What’s the checked baggage limit for Economy Class flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

    Your checked luggage allowance will depend on the airline you book with and the package you choose. For example, VIrgin and Qantas generally include a 23 kg checked bag for Economy Class flights from Melbourne to Newcastle. However, as a low-cost carrier, Jetstar generally doesn’t include a checked bag in the base economy fare. Instead, you can add one for a fee if needed.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Newcastle flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

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

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

    There are direct flights from Melbourne to Newcastle on a daily basis.

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

    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 Newcastle.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Newcastle with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

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

    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 Newcastle from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Newcastle

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, is a hub for the full-service Australian airlines, Virgin and Qantas. It’s also a home base for the low-cost carrier Jetstar. Newcastle Airport (NTL), known as Williamtown Airport, is a hub for the regional airline FlyPelican.
  • Whether you book with a budget carrier like Jetstar or a full-service carrier like Qantas, you’ll generally get a 7 kg cabin bag included in your fare. Most airlines also allow you to bring a personal item small enough to fit under the seat in front of you. However, it’s always worth double-checking your baggage allowance before heading to the airport to ensure you don’t exceed it.
  • Melbourne Airport offers a range of services and facilities to assist passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, lifts, and travelators. The airport has also implemented a Hidden Accessibility Program in its Domestic terminals to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience for passengers with hidden disabilities.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Newcastle?

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

Direct departures

Melbourne to Newcastle Williamtown

Monday

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Thursday

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Friday

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

Sunday

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +5 more

Emirates, Etihad Airways, +6 more

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Direct returns

Newcastle Williamtown to Melbourne

Monday

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Tuesday

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Wednesday

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Thursday

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Friday

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Saturday

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

Sunday

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jetstar, +4 more

Emirates, Etihad Airways, +5 more

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Newcastle

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Newcastle. 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 Melbourne to Newcastle? 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.
7.7
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 671 reviews
8.4Crew
7.6Comfort
6.8Entertainment
6.8Food
7.9Boarding
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2024BNE - MEL
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This time is good . Don’t cancel flight with out early notice .

Very good experience, considering the short flight the meals were served promptly after takeoff.

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

It was pretty good. Everyone friendly. Like all airlines, the draconian limitations on baggage and weight and not giving even a free soda kind of drags down the experience a bit.

Last 10 minutes boarding they canceled the flight and didn’t organise anything

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Cabin crew were very professional and welcoming. They certainly appeared to have lifted their game. Congratulations

I know not directly a Virgin "thing" but I hold Virgin responsible for their subcontractors. Had to wait 45 minutes waiting for baggage at PER before the belt conveyor even started. This is unacceptable and hopefully Virgin engages with whoever to pull their fingers out. I realise PER staff are generally slow at the best of times but this was ridiculous. Maybe more seating for those waiting, a cafe in the baggage area for a light meal while we wait or at the very least a troop of dancing girls to entertain the punters while they stare at the conveyor belt start light almost willing it to fire up.

Very poor. Flight was cancelled due to captain exceeding hours. Told to fend for ourselves for 12 hours until a new flight could be done. This meant overnight accommodation in Hobart. Next plane was delayed and no food onboard. No apologies from Virgin. Extremely disappointing.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

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