MEL - AKL

£111 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Auckland

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Auckland (MEL-AKL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Auckland

Tue, 14 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
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23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
£190Jetstar
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Wed, 15 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
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18:45 - 00:20MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
£194Jetstar
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Wed, 15 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
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18:45 - 00:20MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
£195Jetstar
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Sat, 15 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec
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23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:45 - 22:50AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
£202Jetstar
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
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23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
£203Jetstar
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Thu, 9 Oct - Sat, 11 Oct
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23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
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15:40 - 17:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
£207Jetstar
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Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
£208Jetstar
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Mon, 17 Nov - Mon, 15 Dec
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:45 - 22:50AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
£213Jetstar
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Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
15:40 - 17:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
£216Jetstar
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Sun, 26 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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08:15 - 17:55MEL-AKL
7h 40m1 stop
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20:45 - 22:50AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect

Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
For a smooth departure, use Melbourne's Terminal 2.
Consider hiring a car at Auckland Intl for exploration.
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 14% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
£190
Typical prices: £204-312
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Tue 14/10Sat 18/10
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Cheapest one-way flight
£111
Typical prices: £141-186
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Sun 15/2
MEL - AKL • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Melbourne to Auckland

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation 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.
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MEL

For a smooth departure, use Terminal 2 for international flights with lounges offering runway views and a variety of dining options.

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AKL

Upon arrival at AKL, consider hiring a car if you plan to explore the North Island immediately. It's convenient for destinations like Rotorua.

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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.

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

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 Monday, and avoid Sundays 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 £210 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £319 and £280 respectively.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Melbourne to Auckland

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£111
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)
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 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 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 £151 for a one-way ticket and £257 for a return.

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

    When flying out of Melbourne you will be using Melbourne. You will be landing at Auckland, also known as 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 direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Auckland are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of £321 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £214 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Auckland 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 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 from Auckland to Melbourne? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £154 or less one-way and £223 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Auckland Intl.
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 New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

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Direct returns

Auckland Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Auckland? 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 505 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.3Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025CNS - AKL
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Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

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.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

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