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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne from $962

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — GIS
7 Sep — 14 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Gisborne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 2 September 2025.

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$962

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 16/10-23/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Gisborne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 30% potential increase in price ($680 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 September 2025.

Thu 16/1018:25MEL - GIS
2 stops14h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 23/1015:25GIS - MEL
1 stop18h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$962
Thu 16/1018:25MEL - GIS
2 stops14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1010:15GIS - MEL
2 stops10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,059
Thu 16/1022:00MEL - GIS
3 stops20h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 23/1010:15GIS - MEL
2 stops10h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/9$1,682

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MelbourneGisborne

MEL - GIS

MELGIS

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

18:25-10:25

2 stops14h 00m

Gisborne

Thu 23/10

15:25-08:10

1 stop18h 45m

$962

MelbourneGisborne

MEL - GIS

MELGIS

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

18:25-10:25

2 stops14h 00m

Gisborne

Thu 23/10

10:15-18:35

2 stops10h 20m

$1,059

MelbourneGisborne

MEL - GIS

MELGIS

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

22:00-20:20

3 stops20h 20m

Gisborne

Thu 23/10

10:15-18:50

2 stops10h 35m

$1,682

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Deals found on 1/9

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne?

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 98% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Wellington (WLG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 50m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Wellington (WLG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 23m.

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 2 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne, such as Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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?

    Located just 3.4 km from the city centre, Gisborne is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Gisborne from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Gisborne (GIS) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne will take you 14h. Melbourne Airport and Gisborne are separated by a distance of 2881 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Air New Zealand, at $726, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Gisborne.. Air New Zealand is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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$726Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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