Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle from $143
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NTL
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Newcastle Williamtown are usually found in February or August, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Newcastle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Newcastle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 December 2025.
Wed 31/1218:10MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Wed 7/120:35NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$257
Fri 26/1218:10MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Thu 1/120:45NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$357
Wed 31/1218:10MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/116:20NTL - MEL
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$382
Fri 19/1206:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sun 21/1220:30NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 14/12$429
Wed 24/1207:30MEL - NTL
1 stop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/120:45NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12$430
Fri 26/1218:10MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/115:45NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$436
Mon 29/1206:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Mon 5/121:00NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$454
Wed 17/1213:25MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1220:45NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12$472
Thu 18/1206:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sat 20/1220:45NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 13/12$480
Tue 30/1206:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Fri 2/120:35NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 13/12$507
Sun 28/1206:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Thu 1/120:45NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 14/12$521
Best flights from Melbourne to Newcastle
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Newcastle that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
Tue 3/206:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/208:35NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$143
Wed 27/506:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Tue 18/808:35NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$144
Wed 28/106:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/215:45NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$158
Wed 7/106:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Wed 7/120:35NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 14/12$170
Sat 10/106:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sat 17/120:45NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 14/12$170
Sat 10/106:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sun 25/120:35NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$176
Tue 3/206:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/212:15NTL - MEL
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12$251
Sat 10/106:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/116:20NTL - MEL
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$259
Wed 28/106:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Thu 29/108:50NTL - MEL
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$238
Mon 26/106:40MEL - NTL
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/120:45NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$271
Direct flights from Melbourne to Newcastle
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Newcastle based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
Tue 3/206:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/208:35NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$143
Sat 10/106:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Mon 12/121:00NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 14/12$146
Wed 28/106:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/215:45NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$158
Wed 7/106:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Wed 7/120:35NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 14/12$170
Sat 10/106:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Sun 25/120:35NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$176
Mon 26/106:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Thu 29/120:45NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$191
Sun 4/106:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Thu 8/120:45NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$236
Wed 31/1218:10MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Wed 7/120:35NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$257
Sat 31/113:25MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 3/215:45NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/12$299
Fri 26/1218:10MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Thu 1/120:45NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 12/12$357
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Newcastle
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Newcastle. Data last updated 16 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 26/1206:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Mon 29/1221:00NTL - MEL
Nonstop1h 40mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$563
Fri 26/1218:10MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1216:20NTL - MEL
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$742
One-way flights from Melbourne to Newcastle
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Newcastle. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
Mon 19/106:00MEL - NTL
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/12$190
Wed 24/1221:10MEL - NTL
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$293
Mon 29/1218:45MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 35mJetstar
Deal found 14/12$349
Mon 29/1222:35MEL - NTL
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$351
Wed 24/1220:35MEL - NTL
1 stop24h 10mJetstar
Deal found 14/12$390
Wed 24/1213:25MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 14/12$393
Sat 27/1206:30MEL - NTL
Nonstop1h 30mJetstar
Deal found 14/12$406
Sun 28/1222:10MEL - NTL
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/12$546
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Newcastle
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL). 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 16 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Newcastle 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
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MelbourneNewcastle
MEL - NTL
MELNTL
Melbourne
Tue 3/2
06:30-08:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Newcastle Williamtown
Sun 22/2
08:35-10:15
Nonstop1h 40m
$143
MelbourneNewcastle
MEL - NTL
MELNTL
Melbourne
Wed 27/5
06:30-08:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Newcastle Williamtown
Tue 18/8
08:35-10:15
Nonstop1h 40m
$144
MelbourneNewcastle
MEL - NTL
MELNTL
Melbourne
Wed 28/1
06:30-08:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Newcastle Williamtown
Wed 4/2
15:45-17:25
Nonstop1h 40m
$158
MelbourneNewcastle
MEL - NTL
MELNTL
Melbourne
Wed 7/1
06:30-08:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Newcastle Williamtown
Wed 7/1
20:35-22:15
Nonstop1h 40m
$170
MelbourneNewcastle
MEL - NTL
MELNTL
Melbourne
Sat 10/1
06:30-08:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Newcastle Williamtown
Sat 17/1
20:45-22:25
Nonstop1h 40m
$170
MelbourneNewcastle
MEL - NTL
MELNTL
Melbourne
Sat 10/1
06:30-08:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Newcastle Williamtown
Sun 25/1
20:35-22:15
Nonstop1h 40m
$176
MelbourneNewcastle
MEL - NTL
MELNTL
Melbourne
Wed 28/1
06:30-08:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Newcastle Williamtown
Thu 29/1
08:50-15:30
1 stop6h 40m
$238
MelbourneNewcastle
MEL - NTL
MELNTL
Melbourne
Tue 3/2
06:30-08:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Newcastle Williamtown
Sat 7/2
12:15-17:15
1 stop5h 00m
$251
MelbourneNewcastle
MEL - NTL
MELNTL
Melbourne
Sat 10/1
06:30-08:00
Nonstop1h 30m
Newcastle Williamtown
Mon 12/1
16:20-22:15
1 stop5h 55m
$259
MelbourneNewcastle
MEL - NTL
MELNTL
Melbourne
Mon 26/1
06:40-11:35
1 stop4h 55m
Newcastle Williamtown
Thu 29/1
20:45-22:25
Nonstop1h 40m
$271
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Newcastle
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Newcastle. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle is 85 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 is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle (average of $53). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle in December is currently the most expensive (average of $128). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Newcastle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Newcastle. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Newcastle flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Newcastle. 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 16 December 2025.
The most flights from MEL to NTL are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Newcastle delayed?
About 18% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Newcastle have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 88 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?
Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 11% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Newcastle
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Newcastle. 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 Newcastle. Reviews last updated 16 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, andJetstar
from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Newcastle from Melbourne?
Most people fly into Newcastle Williamtown (NTL) if they book a flight to Newcastle from Melbourne. On average, Williamtown has 13 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 3 airlines. Newcastle Williamtown is conveniently located just 15.6 km from Newcastle’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle?
There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle in 1h 30m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 834 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle round-trip?
Flying on Virgin Australia is currently your cheapest option to Newcastle, with prices starting at $93. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Jetstar and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $106 and $124, respectively. Virgin Australia is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle are Jetstar ($55), Virgin Australia ($93), and Qantas Airways ($120).
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Newcastle on time: Air India (87%), Singapore Airlines (84%), Virgin Australia (84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle is $69. On average you can expect to pay $199. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Newcastle Williamtown), can usually be booked for $128.
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 Airport to Newcastle?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle (average of $53). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle in December is currently the most expensive (average of $128). 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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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Newcastle. 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 16 December 2025.
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