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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Auckland from $310

MEL — AKL
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Auckland Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Tue 8/1223:55 -
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Wed 16/1209:40 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 31/10$479
Thu 3/1223:55 -
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Fri 11/1209:40 -
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Deal found 3/11$493
Thu 3/1223:55 -
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Sat 12/1209:40 -
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Deal found 2/11$497
Tue 8/1223:55 -
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Sat 12/1220:45 -
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Deal found 1/11$502
Fri 4/1223:55 -
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Mon 7/1220:45 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 4/11$516
Thu 3/1206:00 -
1 stop8h 05m
Tue 9/212:50 -
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Deal found 4/11$720
Wed 25/1106:00 -
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Sat 28/1117:20 -
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Deal found 2/11$726
Thu 26/1106:00 -
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Wed 9/1217:20 -
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Thu 3/1206:00 -
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Deal found 31/10$759

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Round-trip from

$433

One-way from

$310

Popular in

December

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May

Average price

$506
Jetstar
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  • 24/1-21/2
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  • 7h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Auckland
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  • 28/2-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Auckland
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MelbourneAuckland

MEL Melbourne - AKL Auckland Intl

MELAKL

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$367

MelbourneAuckland

AVV Melbourne Avalon - AKL Auckland Intl

AVVAKL

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 9/12

06:00-16:05

1 stop8h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$377

MelbourneAuckland

MEL Melbourne - AKL Auckland Intl

MELAKL

Melbourne

Fri 8/1

23:55-05:30

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$389

MelbourneAuckland

AVV Melbourne Avalon - AKL Auckland Intl

AVVAKL

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 3/12

06:00-16:05

1 stop8h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$407

MelbourneAuckland

MEL Melbourne - AKL Auckland Intl

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sun 4/4

15:00-20:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$417

MelbourneAuckland

AVV Melbourne Avalon - AKL Auckland Intl

AVVAKL

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 8/1

08:10-23:40

1 stop13h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$423
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MelbourneAuckland

MEL Melbourne - AKL Auckland Intl

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sun 4/4

01:20-06:50

Nonstop3h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$424

MelbourneAuckland

AVV Melbourne Avalon - AKL Auckland Intl

AVVAKL

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 1/2

06:00-16:05

1 stop8h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$427

MelbourneAuckland

MEL Melbourne - AKL Auckland Intl

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sun 22/11

12:50-18:25

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$429

MelbourneAuckland

AVV Melbourne Avalon - AKL Auckland Intl

AVVAKL

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 15/1

20:55-14:35

2 stops15h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$437

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Auckland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland (average of $473). Flying from Melbourne to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $626). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to AKL?

When flying from Melbourne to Auckland, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 42% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Auckland

The most flights from ME1 to AKL are scheduled on a Tuesday (65 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (47 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Auckland flights typically cost between $382 and $613 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $433 on Jetstar (24 Jan–21 Feb).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Auckland delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Auckland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Aruba Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Auckland is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Auckland?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Auckland flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Auckland, such as Air Tahiti Nui,Emirates, andAir New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
83 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
83 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
83 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,686 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
83 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
682 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
83 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,122 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
83 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
577 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 3
6.0
Good

Bruce,Dec 2025

LAX - PPT

Take off was an hour late, but for good reason as the plane was held to allow the transfer of late arrivals to LAX. Plane was packed, but loaded quite efficiently and had plenty of overhead space for carried luggage (at least in my area). Crew had no personality or hospitality. The stewards had an easy day. Handed out a sandwich "dinner" one hour into the flight and an egg or pancake breakfast before landing. I dozed once during the 8 hour flight, but never saw a steward throughout the flight. Obviously, I saw no one offering water. The "food" was terrible! Air Tahiti has little competition so no improvements are expected. The website of Air Tahiti is ridiculous in this day-and-age. Won't even go into the issues and lack of response.

Melbourne to Auckland Travel Guide

Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand, and home to more people than the whole of the South Island put together.
Silvery skyscrapers and shopping malls, world-class restaurants and coffee shops, Neoclassical art galleries and museums, Victorian parkland – it’s an impressive set-up for a city that’s not actually the capital of New Zealand.
Best of all, Auckland is just a 3.5-hour direct flight away from Melbourne. You can take your pick of airlines, too.

Auckland sits on the North Island of New Zealand, balanced between two wide, island-studded bays.
Want to get stuck into the views straightaway? Head for the Sky Tower, where you can eat dinner, sip a cocktail or bungee jump with a bird’s eye view of the city.
Alternatively, bungee jump from the kilometre-long Auckland Harbour Bridge, or pay your respects at the towering Maori memorial at One Tree Hill.
Of course, this is New Zealand, so the dramatic scenery is never far away. Volcanic islands and waterfalls rise up just beyond the city limits.

Looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Auckland? Try out our smart search engine.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

    Around 3 hours 35 minutes direct. There are so many direct flights that it’s usually not worth looking at the longer flights with stopovers.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

    All the usual suspects – Jetstar Airways, New Zealand Air, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Emirates.

  • How frequent are flights between Melbourne and Auckland?

    Up to 10 direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland take off a day. You could also choose from an extra 70 or so longer and more expensive indirect flights.

  • Which airports serve Melbourne and Auckland?

    Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport and Auckland Airport.

  • Which direct flight route between Melbourne and Auckland is cheapest?

    Late evening and early morning flights are usually the cheapest.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Auckland from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Auckland Intl (AKL) if they book a flight to Auckland from Melbourne. On average, Auckland Intl has 53 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 7 airlines. Auckland Intl is conveniently located just 17.9 km from Auckland’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Auckland can take about 3h 35m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $517. The distance between Melbourne and Auckland is about 2634 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Auckland round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Auckland is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $212 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, starting at $222 and $249 round-trip. Users have found that Jetstar is 60% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Auckland one-way?

    $251 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui, with prices starting from $275 and $282, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Auckland?

    Consider Malaysia Airlines (80%), Air India (75%) or Thai Airways (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Auckland.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

    The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Auckland is $292. On average you can expect to pay $1,259. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $434.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Auckland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland (average of $473). Flying from Melbourne to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $626). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Melbourne to Auckland

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$212Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$222Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$249Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$263Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$347Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$358Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$370Average$611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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