Cheap flights from Melbourne to New Zealand

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From Melbourne to New Zealand

What days are direct flights available from Melbourne to New Zealand?

Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

The Melbourne to New Zealand flight path was viewed by 22,734 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

Before booking your flight from Melbourne to New Zealand, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Jetstar or Air New Zealand.

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

When deciding which route to take from Melbourne to New Zealand, consider Melbourne - Auckland Intl, Melbourne - Wellington or Melbourne - Christchurch, as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to New Zealand?

On average you can expect to pay $423 for a flight from Melbourne to New Zealand. The cheapest flight overall is $125 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Auckland Intl) is currently priced at $265.

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne to New Zealand are Hong Kong Airlines (85%), Delta (85%) and Hawaiian Airlines (82%).

What airports serve Melbourne to New Zealand flights?

Your flight to New Zealand from Melbourne will originate from the Melbourne Airport and land at either Auckland International Airport, or others that include Queenstown Airport and Christchurch International Airport. The busiest airport, and the one that most people will use is Auckland International Airport. Auckland Airport is the largest one in all of New Zealand. It services more than 21 million passengers in a year. It’s located to the south of the city centre, near to a suburb called Mangere. This airport is a hub for Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia.

Which airlines fly directly from Melbourne to New Zealand?

There are several airlines that fly non-stop to New Zealand from Melbourne. Jetstar, Emirates, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand all offer direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Airport. There are multiple options from most of them. A non-stop flight is around 3h 35mins between these airports.

What are the stopover options between Melbourne to New Zealand?

There are only a couple of typical stopovers for flights between Melbourne and New Zealand. Many flights stop in Sydney. There are also some that stop in Brisbane. Be aware that some of these stopovers can add a lot of time to your travel day. Many of the stops are for a couple of hours, but there are some that will add almost a whole day to your travel time.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Melbourne to New Zealand?

You do not need a visa or other kind of permit if you’re traveling on your Australian passport. You can also be using an Australian resident return visa that’s current. If you are an Australian permanent resident, rather than an Australian citizen, you will need to obtain a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) as of 1 October 2019. You can apply for this online.