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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Napier from $413

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NPE
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Napier Hawkes Bay are usually found in February or July, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Napier

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Napier (NPE). 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$586

One-way from

$413

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$759
12/9-16/9
  • 12/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Napier
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19/10
  • 19/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Napier
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($269 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Napier
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Napier. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Fri 12/923:55MEL - NPE
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/914:15NPE - MEL
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$586
Mon 27/1023:55MEL - NPE
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1013:50NPE - MEL
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$661
Sat 25/1023:55MEL - NPE
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1013:50NPE - MEL
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$678
Thu 18/923:55MEL - NPE
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/906:55NPE - MEL
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$695
Mon 20/1023:55MEL - NPE
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1018:00NPE - MEL
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$724
Mon 20/1023:55MEL - NPE
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1015:55NPE - MEL
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$742
Mon 27/1023:55MEL - NPE
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1006:30NPE - MEL
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$747
Tue 21/1023:55MEL - NPE
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1013:50NPE - MEL
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$748
Mon 20/1023:55MEL - NPE
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1118:00NPE - MEL
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$750
Wed 22/1012:05MEL - NPE
1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1013:50NPE - MEL
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$751

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

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Melbourne

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Napier

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNapier

MEL - NPE

MELNPE

Melbourne

Fri 12/9

23:55-14:50

1 stop12h 55m

Napier Hawkes Bay

Tue 16/9

14:15-22:45

1 stop10h 30m

$586

MelbourneNapier

MEL - NPE

MELNPE

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

23:55-10:35

1 stop8h 40m

Napier Hawkes Bay

Fri 31/10

13:50-22:50

1 stop11h 00m

$661

MelbourneNapier

MEL - NPE

MELNPE

Melbourne

Sat 25/10

23:55-14:40

1 stop12h 45m

Napier Hawkes Bay

Fri 31/10

13:50-22:50

1 stop11h 00m

$678

MelbourneNapier

MEL - NPE

MELNPE

Melbourne

Thu 18/9

23:55-12:00

1 stop10h 05m

Napier Hawkes Bay

Sun 21/9

06:55-22:45

1 stop17h 50m

$695

MelbourneNapier

MEL - NPE

MELNPE

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

23:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

Napier Hawkes Bay

Mon 27/10

18:00-22:50

1 stop6h 50m

$724

MelbourneNapier

MEL - NPE

MELNPE

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

23:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

Napier Hawkes Bay

Tue 28/10

15:55-22:50

1 stop8h 55m

$742

MelbourneNapier

MEL - NPE

MELNPE

Melbourne

Mon 27/10

23:55-10:35

1 stop8h 40m

Napier Hawkes Bay

Wed 29/10

06:30-11:00

1 stop6h 30m

$747

MelbourneNapier

MEL - NPE

MELNPE

Melbourne

Tue 21/10

23:55-09:30

1 stop7h 35m

Napier Hawkes Bay

Fri 31/10

13:50-22:50

1 stop11h 00m

$748

MelbourneNapier

MEL - NPE

MELNPE

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

23:55-11:00

1 stop9h 05m

Napier Hawkes Bay

Sat 1/11

18:00-22:50

1 stop6h 50m

$750

MelbourneNapier

MEL - NPE

MELNPE

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

12:05-20:05

1 stop6h 00m

Napier Hawkes Bay

Fri 31/10

13:50-22:50

1 stop11h 00m

$751

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Napier

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Napier. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Napier is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 99% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Napier on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Napier?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Napier, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $883.

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

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

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 27m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Napier, 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 25m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Napier

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Napier. 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 Napier. Reviews last updated 15 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Napier, such as Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

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 Napier. 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 Napier from Melbourne?

    Napier Hawkes Bay (NPE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Napier. You should not have trouble finding flights to Hawkes Bay from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Napier airport from Melbourne. It is only a 4.6 km journey from Hawkes Bay (NPE) to Napier’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Napier round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $563, was found to be the cheapest airline from Melbourne Airport to Napier. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Napier that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Napier?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Napier?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Napier 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 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Napier

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Napier. 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 15 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$563Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$681Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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