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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Gisborne from $474

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — GIS
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Gisborne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Gisborne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 July 2026.

Sat 8/818:10
MEL
-
GIS
1 stop22h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sat 22/806:30
GIS
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/7$689
Mon 20/718:55
MEL
-
GIS
1 stop23h 30m
Air New Zealand
Thu 23/706:30
GIS
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/7$1,111
Tue 21/712:10
MEL
-
GIS
1 stop27h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 23/706:30
GIS
-
MEL
1 stop27h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/7$1,414
Tue 21/717:35
MEL
-
GIS
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/715:20
GIS
-
MEL
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$1,417
Sat 8/809:15
MEL
-
GIS
3 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/814:15
GIS
-
MEL
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,425
Mon 20/723:55
MEL
-
GIS
1 stop7h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/706:30
GIS
-
MEL
3 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$2,062

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Gisborne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Gisborne (GIS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$689

One-way from

$474

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,736
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Gisborne
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 9/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Gisborne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($228 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($117 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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MelbourneGisborne

MEL - GIS

MELGIS

Melbourne

Sat 8/8

18:55-17:45

1 stop20h 50m

Gisborne

Sat 22/8

06:30-21:35

2 stops17h 05m

$690

MelbourneGisborne

MEL - GIS

MELGIS

Melbourne

Sat 8/8

09:15-09:40

3 stops22h 25m

Gisborne

Sat 22/8

14:15-08:05

2 stops19h 50m

$1,425
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Fastest single journey

MelbourneGisborne

MEL - GIS

MELGIS

Melbourne

Wed 9/12

19:10-20:20

1 stop23h 10m

$474

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Reviews of airlines servicing Gisborne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gisborne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Gisborne. Reviews last updated 22 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Melbourne to Gisborne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Gisborne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Gisborne from Melbourne, you will be flying to Gisborne, which is the city’s only airport. Gisborne (GIS) is located 3.4 km from the centre of Gisborne. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Gisborne per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Gisborne?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Melbourne to Gisborne in about 20h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2881 km between Melbourne and Gisborne.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Gisborne round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Gisborne is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $741 on this airline. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$741Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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