Cheap flights from Melbourne to Newcastle from $96

MEL — NTL
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Newcastle Williamtown are usually found in February or May, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Newcastle

Tue 24/1106:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 24/1121:00 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 1/11$169
Fri 11/1206:15 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Tue 15/1221:00 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 1/11$171
Sat 28/1106:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sat 5/1221:00 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 31/10$195
Sun 20/1206:15 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Wed 6/108:35 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 3/11$198
Wed 16/1206:15 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Fri 18/1212:20 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 3/11$199
Tue 17/1106:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sat 21/1121:00 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 2/11$206
Sat 21/1106:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sat 28/1121:00 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 31/10$208
Sun 20/1206:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Wed 6/108:40 -
Nonstop1h 45m
Deal found 3/11$209

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Newcastle

Round-trip from

$158

One-way from

$96

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$203
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/2-1/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Newcastle
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 11/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Newcastle
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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MEL Melbourne - NTL Newcastle Williamtown

MELNTL

Melbourne

Tue 15/12

06:30-08:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$96

MelbourneNewcastle

MEL Melbourne - NTL Newcastle Williamtown

MELNTL

Melbourne

Wed 16/12

06:15-07:55

Nonstop1h 40m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$100

MelbourneNewcastle

MEL Melbourne - NTL Newcastle Williamtown

MELNTL

Melbourne

Sun 3/1

06:15-07:55

Nonstop1h 40m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$100

MelbourneNewcastle

MEL Melbourne - NTL Newcastle Williamtown

MELNTL

Melbourne

Thu 17/12

06:30-08:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$107

MelbourneNewcastle

MEL Melbourne - NTL Newcastle Williamtown

MELNTL

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

06:15-07:55

Nonstop1h 40m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

MelbourneNewcastle

MEL Melbourne - NTL Newcastle Williamtown

MELNTL

Melbourne

Tue 15/12

16:00-17:40

Nonstop1h 40m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

MelbourneNewcastle

MEL Melbourne - NTL Newcastle Williamtown

MELNTL

Melbourne

Fri 4/12

06:30-08:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

MelbourneNewcastle

MEL Melbourne - NTL Newcastle Williamtown

MELNTL

Melbourne

Thu 17/12

19:25-21:00

Nonstop1h 35m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$152

MelbourneNewcastle

MEL Melbourne - NTL Newcastle Williamtown

MELNTL

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

06:15-07:55

Nonstop1h 40m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$162

MelbourneNewcastle

MEL Melbourne - NTL Newcastle Williamtown

MELNTL

Melbourne

Fri 4/12

06:15-07:55

Nonstop1h 40m

Newcastle Williamtown

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$162

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Newcastle

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

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.

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 25% 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 Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Newcastle?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Newcastle flights typically cost between $165 and $282 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $158 on Jetstar (20 Feb–1 Mar).

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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Newcastle

See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Australia,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne to Newcastle have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.5

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

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

    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 14 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Newcastle?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Newcastle can take about 1h 30m. Jetstar provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $179. The distance from Melbourne to Newcastle is about 834 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Currently priced at $93, Jetstar will fly you from Melbourne to Newcastle and back. In addition to Jetstar, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $93 and $174, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 58% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $61. Virgin Australia flights start at $93 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $138 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Newcastle?

    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: Qatar Airways (92%), Virgin Australia (90%), Singapore Airlines (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Newcastle? While on average our users pay $202, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $90. The most popular route (Melbourne - Newcastle Williamtown), is priced around $158.

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Newcastle

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JetstarCheapest$93Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$93Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$174Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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