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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island from $1,457

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LDH
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Lord Howe Island (LDH). 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,457

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,663
22/6-25/6
  • 22/6-25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Lord Howe Island
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sun 22/606:00MEL - LDH
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/615:30LDH - MEL
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,457
Sat 26/707:30MEL - LDH
1 stop5h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 2/814:30LDH - MEL
1 stop23h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,481
Sat 26/712:05MEL - LDH
2 stops25h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 2/814:30LDH - MEL
2 stops30h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/6$1,900

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Lord Howe Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

07:30-13:55

1 stop5h 55m

Lord Howe Island

Sat 2/8

14:30-13:05

1 stop23h 05m

$1,481

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Wed 25/6

09:25-15:00

1 stop5h 05m

Lord Howe Island

Thu 26/6

15:30-19:55

1 stop4h 55m

$1,541

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Sat 26/7

12:05-13:55

2 stops25h 20m

Lord Howe Island

Sat 2/8

14:30-20:35

2 stops30h 35m

$1,900

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Deals found on 11/6

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Rainfall in Lord Howe Island by month

Plan your trip to Lord Howe Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lord Howe Island ranges from 90.0 - 160.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Lord Howe Island when rainfall is around 90.0 mm.

Temperature in Lord Howe Island by month

Plan your trip to Lord Howe Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lord Howe Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lord Howe Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lord Howe Island. 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 Lord Howe Island. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island have to say. 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
483 reviews
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Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
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Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
483 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island. 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 Lord Howe Island from Melbourne?

    Lord Howe Island (LDH), located 1.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island. 1 airline have flights to Lord Howe Island from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,481, Qantas Airways will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air New Zealand for as low as $1,900. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island 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 Lord Howe Island

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,477Average$2,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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