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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Tauranga from $393

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TRG
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Tauranga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Tauranga (TRG). 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 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$664

One-way from

$393

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$705
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/11-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Tauranga
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 12/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Tauranga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($132 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tauranga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Tauranga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Mon 1/1218:50MEL - TRG
1 stop14h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1218:00TRG - MEL
2 stops17h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/10$694
Mon 1/1223:55MEL - TRG
2 stops13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1218:50TRG - MEL
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$968

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Tauranga that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Tauranga

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

18:50-10:55

1 stop14h 05m

Tauranga

Mon 8/12

18:00-09:25

2 stops17h 25m

$694

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

08:35-19:20

1 stop8h 45m

Tauranga

Sat 28/3

07:10-21:30

1 stop16h 20m

$799

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

18:30-17:20

1 stop20h 50m

Tauranga

Sat 28/3

09:50-15:35

1 stop7h 45m

$907

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Mon 1/12

23:55-15:00

2 stops13h 05m

Tauranga

Mon 8/12

18:50-08:10

2 stops15h 20m

$968

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

18:50-16:00

1 stop19h 10m

$393

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

06:15-10:10

2 stops25h 55m

$467

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Sun 7/12

21:10-12:00

2 stops36h 50m

$508

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Fri 19/12

16:40-09:20

1 stop14h 40m

$848

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Fri 19/12

06:15-19:20

2 stops11h 05m

$858

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Sat 20/12

21:10-19:20

2 stops20h 10m

$870

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Deals found on 17/10

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Tauranga

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tauranga (average of $200). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Tauranga in April is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tauranga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tauranga. 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 Tauranga. Reviews last updated 17 October 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Tauranga, such as Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
515 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
515 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
515 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Tauranga (TRG) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Tauranga. You should not have trouble finding flights to Tauranga from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Tauranga airport from Melbourne. It is only a 3.0 km journey from Tauranga (TRG) to Tauranga’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Tauranga?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Tauranga can take about 14h 05m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $694. There are 2746 km between Melbourne Airport and Tauranga.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Tauranga round-trip?

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Tauranga, with prices starting at $582. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Tauranga for 25% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Tauranga 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 Tauranga?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Tauranga (average of $200). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Tauranga in April is currently the most expensive (average of $291). 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$582Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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