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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Gisborne from $681

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — GIS
27 May — 3 Jun1
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 27 April 2026.

Sun 7/618:10
MEL
-
GIS
2 stops14h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sun 14/615:20
GIS
-
MEL
2 stops18h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$681
Wed 3/618:10
MEL
-
GIS
2 stops14h 10m
Air New Zealand
Wed 10/606:30
GIS
-
MEL
2 stops17h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$688
Sat 23/518:55
MEL
-
GIS
1 stop12h 45m
Air New Zealand
Sat 30/514:15
GIS
-
MEL
1 stop9h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$689
Wed 26/808:00
MEL
-
GIS
1 stop24h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sat 29/810:10
GIS
-
MEL
1 stop24h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/4$971
Mon 27/708:00
MEL
-
GIS
1 stop24h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 29/710:10
GIS
-
MEL
1 stop14h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$992

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 27 April 2026.

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$681

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Average price

$889
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 7/6-14/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 32h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Gisborne
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MelbourneGisborne

MEL - GIS

MELGIS

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

18:55-09:40

1 stop12h 45m

Gisborne

Sun 14/6

15:20-08:05

2 stops18h 45m

$689

MelbourneGisborne

MEL - GIS

MELGIS

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

08:00-10:20

1 stop24h 20m

Gisborne

Sat 29/8

10:10-08:20

1 stop24h 10m

$971

MelbourneGisborne

MEL - GIS

MELGIS

Melbourne

Sat 23/5

09:10-13:20

2 stops26h 10m

Gisborne

Sat 30/5

14:15-08:10

2 stops19h 55m

$989
Fastest return journey

MelbourneGisborne

MEL - GIS

MELGIS

Melbourne

Mon 27/7

06:00-17:45

2 stops9h 45m

Gisborne

Wed 29/7

11:30-17:25

1 stop7h 55m

$1,169

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Reviews of airlines servicing Gisborne

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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
638 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 and Qantas Airways fly from Melbourne to Gisborne in about 12h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 35m. There are 2881 km between Melbourne and Gisborne. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $737 on this airline. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 15% 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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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Gisborne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$737Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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