Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island from $1,855

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — LDH
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,855

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,058
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/11-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Lord Howe Island
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island

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 12 September 2025.

Tue 4/1116:50MEL - LDH
2 stops21h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 8/1114:25LDH - MEL
2 stops17h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/9$1,855
Sun 26/1018:55MEL - LDH
2 stops19h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 2/1115:10LDH - MEL
2 stops42h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/9$1,944
Wed 5/1116:00MEL - LDH
1 stop22h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 11/1109:45LDH - MEL
1 stop10h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,978
Fri 14/1120:30MEL - LDH
1 stop12h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 26/1109:45LDH - MEL
1 stop10h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/9$1,981
Wed 5/1117:25MEL - LDH
1 stop15h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 9/1109:45LDH - MEL
1 stop25h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,993
Tue 4/1121:00MEL - LDH
1 stop12h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 10/1109:45LDH - MEL
1 stop10h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$2,000
Tue 4/1121:00MEL - LDH
1 stop12h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 9/1115:10LDH - MEL
1 stop16h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$2,015
Fri 26/918:55MEL - LDH
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/910:10LDH - MEL
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$2,034
Mon 3/1121:00MEL - LDH
1 stop12h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 10/1109:45LDH - MEL
1 stop10h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$2,057
Mon 3/1121:00MEL - LDH
1 stop12h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 9/1115:10LDH - MEL
1 stop16h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/9$2,072
Tue 4/1115:45MEL - LDH
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1109:45LDH - MEL
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$2,073

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Lord Howe Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Sun 26/10

18:55-14:40

2 stops19h 45m

Lord Howe Island

Sun 2/11

15:10-09:25

2 stops42h 15m

$1,944

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

09:00-09:15

1 stop24h 15m

Lord Howe Island

Mon 10/11

09:45-20:00

1 stop10h 15m

$1,978

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

21:00-09:15

1 stop12h 15m

Lord Howe Island

Wed 26/11

09:45-19:45

1 stop10h 00m

$1,978

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

07:45-09:15

1 stop25h 30m

Lord Howe Island

Wed 5/11

09:45-20:20

1 stop10h 35m

$1,978

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

17:25-09:15

1 stop15h 50m

Lord Howe Island

Sun 9/11

09:45-11:05

1 stop25h 20m

$1,993

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

16:45-09:15

1 stop16h 30m

Lord Howe Island

Thu 6/11

15:10-12:05

1 stop20h 55m

$1,993

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

21:00-09:15

1 stop12h 15m

Lord Howe Island

Tue 11/11

09:45-19:45

1 stop10h 00m

$2,000

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

21:00-09:15

1 stop12h 15m

Lord Howe Island

Thu 6/11

09:45-23:10

1 stop13h 25m

$2,000

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

21:00-09:15

1 stop12h 15m

Lord Howe Island

Mon 10/11

09:45-19:45

1 stop10h 00m

$2,000

MelbourneLord Howe Island

MEL - LDH

MELLDH

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

21:00-09:15

1 stop12h 15m

Lord Howe Island

Tue 11/11

09:45-19:45

1 stop10h 00m

$2,000

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/9

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lord Howe Island from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 12 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island?

    For as low as $1,944, Air New Zealand can have you in Lord Howe Island from Melbourne Airport in 19h 45m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Lord Howe Island is about 1468 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Lord Howe Island round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,451, 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. This flight 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

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 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,451Average$1,940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Lord Howe Island from Melbourne today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island with no change fees?

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Lord Howe Island from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Lord Howe Island become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.