How long is the flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

There are many flights that can get you from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in 3h 50m. Fly via Qantas Airways, Jetstar, or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. New Zealand and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 2412 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $158. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

The most popular route from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport is Auckland Intl - Melbourne. You may also consider Wellington - Melbourne or Christchurch - Melbourne.

What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $180. While the most popular route (Auckland Intl - Melbourne) can be booked for $482 on average, our data indicates $452 when flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport.

What are the most reliable airlines from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from New Zealand, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LATAM Airlines (91%), SriLankan Airlines (88%), Virgin Australia( 86%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

When booking a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport, you may want to consider flying on Jetstar, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Melbourne?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Melbourne?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Melbourne 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport (average of $481). Flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $647). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to MEL?

It’s optimal to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from NZ0 to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

How often are flights from New Zealand to Melbourne delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8.1

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Steven,May 2026

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Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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8.1

Very Good

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Excellent

Steven,May 2026

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Virgin Australia

7.6

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Qantas Airways

7.5

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

569 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,655 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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How long is the flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in 3h 50m. Fly via Qantas Airways, Jetstar, or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. New Zealand and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 2412 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $158. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?
The most popular route from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport is Auckland Intl - Melbourne. You may also consider Wellington - Melbourne or Christchurch - Melbourne.
What are the most reliable airlines from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?
Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from New Zealand, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LATAM Airlines (91%), SriLankan Airlines (88%), Virgin Australia( 86%).
What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $180. While the most popular route (Auckland Intl - Melbourne) can be booked for $482 on average, our data indicates $452 when flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Melbourne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport (average of $481). Flying from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $647). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Emirates	Cheapest$195	Average$581	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$215	Average$343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$238	Average$675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 September 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from NZ0 to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

How often are flights from New Zealand to Melbourne delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between New Zealand and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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