Question 1

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Auckland is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $352 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $460 and $505 round-trip. Users have found that Jetstar is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

Question 2

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

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$226 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 Emirates, with prices starting from $254 and $297, respectively. Find deals

Question 3

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

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The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Auckland is 55 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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland (average of $250). Flying from Melbourne to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Auckland flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Auckland

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The most flights from ME1 to AKL are scheduled on a Wednesday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Auckland ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Auckland when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

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The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Auckland is $213. On average you can expect to pay $969. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $336.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Auckland?

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Consider Virgin Atlantic (88%), Singapore Airlines (83%) or United Airlines (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to Auckland.

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Auckland?

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China Airlines, Emirates and Jetstar are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Auckland.

Question 12

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

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Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Auckland. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 13

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 56 days in advance to save up to 46% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 56 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Melbourne to Auckland 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $531, or $726 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 14

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Auckland from Melbourne average $503. You can even find prices in August for less than $503, as users have found deals to Auckland from as low as $274. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Auckland from Melbourne. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 31%.

Question 15

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

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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 66% versus a flight in the morning.

Question 16

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

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Most people fly into Auckland Intl (AKL) if they book a flight to Auckland from Melbourne. On average, Auckland Intl has 44 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 8 airlines. Auckland Intl is conveniently located just 17.9 km from Auckland’s city centre.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

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

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

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When you search for this flight from Melbourne to Auckland, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Auckland?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Auckland from Melbourne.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Auckland with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne to Auckland, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Auckland become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Auckland from Melbourne today and book when prices fit your budget.

Question 24

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

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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.

Question 25

Which airlines operate flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

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

Question 26

How frequent are flights between Melbourne and Auckland?

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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.

Question 27

Which airports serve Melbourne and Auckland?

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Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport and Auckland Airport.

Question 28

Which direct flight route between Melbourne and Auckland is cheapest?

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Late evening and early morning flights are usually the cheapest.

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.

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Round-trip from	$352
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Cheapest in	August
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LATAM Airlines	Cheapest$233	Average$669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LATAM Airlines flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$274	Average$486	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$291	Average$636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
China Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search China Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$316	Average$681	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$344	Average$669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$374	Average$579	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$439	Average$802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Auckland Intl are usually found in August or March, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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