Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of £327 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 £303 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Auckland to Melbourne take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a direct flight to Melbourne from Auckland is typically 4h 00m. The journey crosses a distance of 1,637 miles.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 7 and 10 direct 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 15:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 57 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport was £108 for a one-way ticket and £246 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Auckland and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Auckland and Melbourne are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (26 flights per week), Air New Zealand (22 flights per week), and Jetstar (9 flights per week).

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Auckland to Melbourne, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Auckland at 06:10 and will be landing in Melbourne Airport at 08:20.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport jets off at 21:35 and lands at 22:45.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Auckland and Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct 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 Jetstar at £248 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Qantas Airways.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

How expensive is a taxi to Melbourne city?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

Where can I shop duty-free?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost £248 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £337 and £297 respectively.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

How often are flights from Auckland to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Auckland and Melbourne historically see delays in approximately 20% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 96 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Qantas Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 18% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Auckland to Melbourne were found on Jetstar (£246) and Air New Zealand (£305).

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 27

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Melbourne Airport from Auckland usually cost between £249 and £337 in February.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £246 on Jetstar (15 Feb–28 Feb).

Question 28

What are the most popular airlines flying to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar, followed by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

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