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Cheap flights from Melbourne to New Zealand from $248

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 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — AKL
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 October 2024.

Wed 13/1119:00MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Wed 27/1116:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Deal found 17/10$380
Sat 23/1123:55MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Wed 27/1120:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Deal found 17/10$382
Wed 27/1118:00MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 29/1118:25AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/10$423
Fri 8/1118:50MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mEmirates
Mon 11/1106:05AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mEmirates
Deal found 16/10$463
Sun 1/1206:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Fri 6/1220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/10$474
Fri 6/1213:50MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1220:40AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$486
Tue 10/1209:05MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/1220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$495
Sun 17/1118:50MEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 30/1106:05AKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/10$518
Wed 13/1119:00MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/1106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$524
Thu 5/1218:55MEL - WLG
1 stop11h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/1212:55WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/10$529
Thu 21/1118:55MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/1108:15WLG - MEL
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$542
Wed 20/1119:00MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 35mJetstar
Wed 27/1113:35WLG - MEL
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/10$547

Find flights from Melbourne to New Zealand within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to New Zealand 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 731,233 searches. Data last updated 18 October 2024.

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MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/4

Nonstop3h 25m

$377

MelbourneAuckland Intl

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sat 23/11

Nonstop3h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/11

Nonstop4h 05m

$382

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 15/11

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 24/11

Nonstop3h 50m

$391

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 1/12

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 6/12

Nonstop3h 55m

$421

MelbourneAuckland Intl

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Fri 6/12

Nonstop3h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/12

Nonstop4h 05m

$486

MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

1 stop11h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/4

Nonstop3h 25m

$492

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 26/11

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 5/12

Nonstop3h 55m

$508

MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Fri 24/1

Nonstop3h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 28/1

Nonstop3h 35m

$510

MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 10/11

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/11

1 stop7h 00m

$548

MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 7/12

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 17/12

1 stop10h 35m

$625

MelbourneAuckland Intl

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sun 3/11

1 stop6h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 7/11

1 stop14h 45m

$693

MelbourneAuckland Intl

MEL - AKL

MELAKL

Melbourne

Sun 5/1

Nonstop3h 25m

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/1

Nonstop3h 50m

$701

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to New Zealand

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to New Zealand including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to New Zealand?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New Zealand (average of $252). Flying from Melbourne to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 MEL to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 October 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to New Zealand as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to New Zealand

Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to New Zealand. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 October 2024.

The most flights from ME1 to NZ0 are scheduled on a Thursday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, 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 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 18 October 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Melbourne to New Zealand have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.3
Very Good
804 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.1
Very Good
203 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.1
Very Good
537 reviews
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Melbourne to New Zealand Travel Guide

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to New Zealand. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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.

  • 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.

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

    $248 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and China Airlines, with prices starting from $276 and $281, respectively.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Melbourne to New Zealand consider choosing Thai Airways(80%), Virgin Atlantic(76%) or Turkish Airlines(76%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,336 for a flight from Melbourne to New Zealand. The cheapest flight overall is $260 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Auckland Intl) is currently priced at $353.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to New Zealand 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 Melbourne to New Zealand?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New Zealand (average of $252). Flying from Melbourne to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from Melbourne to New Zealand?

    More and more travelers are looking to use sustainable travel methods when they make trips, especially when they are traveling a great distance such as you will on this trip. When researching flights to New Zealand from Melbourne one of the most eco-friendly things you can do as a traveler is to find airlines that travel in an eco-friendly manner. One of the main air carriers that travels routes between Melbourne and New Zealand is Air New Zealand. Air New Zealand has a sustainability advisory panel that is a group of external experts that meets twice a year to advise the airline on how to behave in a more sustainable way. The airline has set a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by the year 2050.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from Melbourne to New Zealand?

    One very environmentally friendly tip for traveling is to take a reusable water bottle. Plastic water bottles that are very common on airplanes not only contribute a huge amount of waste to the environment but they take a tremendous amount of energy to recycle. When you book your flight, do your best to find direct flights. When you book flights with multiple layovers, you are having a much greater negative impact on the environment because the more flights you take, the more carbon you put in the environment. As you look for seats on the plane, try to stick to those in the economy section since those seats take up less space per passenger than those in business or first class thus lessening their environmental impact.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Melbourne to New Zealand

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to New Zealand. 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 731,233 searches. Data last updated 18 October 2024.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$198Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$221Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$274Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$308Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$322Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$356Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China AirlinesCheapest$391Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$421Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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