Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

How often are flights from Melbourne to Newcastle delayed?

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About 15% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Newcastle have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Newcastle round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at $93, Virgin Australia will fly you from Melbourne to Newcastle and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Jetstar and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $94 and $182, respectively. Users have found that Virgin Australia is 58% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle one-way?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $59. Virgin Australia flights start at $93 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $138 one-way.

Question 7

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Newcastle may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Newcastle (average of $178). Flying from Melbourne to Newcastle in September is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Newcastle

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The most flights from ME1 to NTL are scheduled on a Sunday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Newcastle ranges from 60.0 - 120.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Newcastle when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Newcastle, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Newcastle? While on average our users pay $227, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $85. The most popular route (Melbourne - Newcastle Williamtown), is priced around $130.

Question 13

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Newcastle?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne to Newcastle on time: Virgin Australia (92%), Qatar Airways (90%), China Southern (89%).

Question 14

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

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Consider Jetstar, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Newcastle.

Question 15

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Newcastle in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Question 16

What airport do you fly into for flights to Newcastle from Melbourne?

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Located just 15.6 km from the city centre, Newcastle Williamtown is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Newcastle from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Williamtown (NTL) should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 3 different airlines.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

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

Question 19

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Newcastle by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

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When you search for this flight from Melbourne to Newcastle, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Newcastle?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Newcastle from Melbourne by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Newcastle with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Melbourne to Newcastle flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Newcastle become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Melbourne to Newcastle flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Popular in	September
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$277

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$93	Average$266	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$94	Average$202	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$182	Average$345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Newcastle may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Newcastle in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Newcastle

The most flights from ME1 to NTL are scheduled on a Sunday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Newcastle delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Newcastle have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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