MEL - AKL

£154 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Auckland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Auckland departing on 10/1. 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 Melbourne to Auckland, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£187
Overall average: £219
Jetstar
mar 9/6ven 12/6
MEL - AKL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£154
Typical prices: £153-£219
Jetstar
sab 10/1
MEL - AKL • Direct
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
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 24% compared to booking last minute.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Auckland

mar, 9 giu - ven, 12 giu
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23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:40 - 22:45
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
£187Jetstar
sab, 9 mag - sab, 16 mag
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:40 - 22:45
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
£208Jetstar
lun, 2 mar - dom, 22 mar
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23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:45 - 22:50
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
£215Jetstar
mer, 11 mar - ven, 13 mar
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:45 - 22:50
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
£217Jetstar
dom, 1 mar - dom, 22 mar
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23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:45 - 22:50
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
£226Jetstar
lun, 19 gen - mer, 28 gen
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23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:45 - 22:50
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
£227Jetstar
dom, 18 gen - gio, 29 gen
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23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:45 - 22:50
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
£228Jetstar
mar, 9 giu - ven, 12 giu
Jetstar Logo
11:05 - 20:10
MEL
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AKL
7h 05m1 stop
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20:40 - 22:45
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
£230Jetstar
lun, 2 mar - sab, 21 mar
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23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:45 - 22:50
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
£235Jetstar
sab, 7 feb - lun, 16 feb
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23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
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20:45 - 22:50
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
£237Jetstar
Booking Insights

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 Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, 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 £208 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £329 and £282 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 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Melbourne to Auckland

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
MEL

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

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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Ramsey Qubein

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Melbourne to Auckland

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£154
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% 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 £154 for a one-way ticket and £187 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Auckland.

  • 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, Emirates or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Auckland are Emirates and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of £333 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £324 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 £192 or less one-way and £309 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 3 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3434 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

10.0 ExcellentJonathan, Dec 2025
DXB - CMN
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Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

I was trying to get confirmation on if my luggage was going to be moved to the earlier flight (I requested standby to get home earlier) and was unable to get help from those working at the counter. The request to be moved to an earlier flight was handled smoothly through the app and appreciate the ease of the request.

Do the bumpy weather the whole trip they were very few times when the seatbelt sign wasn't on

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

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!

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