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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Tauranga from $487

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — TRG
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 July 2026.

Fri 21/818:10
MEL
-
TRG
1 stop19h 25m
Air New Zealand
Mon 24/806:00
TRG
-
MEL
1 stop28h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/7$675
Thu 20/818:10
MEL
-
TRG
1 stop14h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 24/813:25
TRG
-
MEL
1 stop10h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/7$683
Fri 13/1112:50
MEL
-
TRG
1 stop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1117:45
TRG
-
MEL
1 stop7h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7$696
Thu 20/823:55
MEL
-
TRG
1 stop6h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/809:50
TRG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$772
Thu 17/918:55
MEL
-
TRG
1 stop11h 35m
Air New Zealand
Mon 21/906:10
TRG
-
MEL
1 stop17h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/7$816
Fri 13/1109:10
MEL
-
TRG
2 stops10h 00m
Air New Zealand
Mon 16/1107:10
TRG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/7$949
Fri 21/807:15
MEL
-
TRG
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/818:50
TRG
-
MEL
2 stops17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7$1,043

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Round-trip from

$675

One-way from

$487
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 21/8-24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Tauranga
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Tauranga
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

18:10-15:35

1 stop19h 25m

Tauranga

Mon 24/8

06:00-08:05

1 stop28h 05m

$675

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

18:10-11:00

1 stop14h 50m

Tauranga

Mon 24/8

13:25-21:35

1 stop10h 10m

$683

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

23:55-08:30

1 stop6h 35m

Tauranga

Mon 24/8

09:50-21:35

1 stop13h 45m

$772

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Thu 17/9

18:55-12:50

1 stop15h 55m

Tauranga

Mon 21/9

13:25-08:10

2 stops20h 45m

$932

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

09:10-21:10

2 stops10h 00m

Tauranga

Mon 16/11

07:10-21:30

1 stop16h 20m

$949

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Fri 21/8

07:15-12:50

2 stops27h 35m

Tauranga

Mon 24/8

18:50-10:05

2 stops17h 15m

$1,043

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Sun 23/8

18:30-19:15

1 stop22h 45m

Tauranga

Sat 29/8

07:10-15:50

1 stop10h 40m

$1,205
Fastest return journey

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Fri 13/11

06:00-17:15

2 stops9h 15m

Tauranga

Mon 16/11

13:25-21:15

2 stops9h 50m

$1,273
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

18:55-08:30

1 stop11h 35m

$487

MelbourneTauranga

MEL - TRG

MELTRG

Melbourne

Fri 25/12

19:10-09:30

1 stop12h 20m

$517

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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 23 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Melbourne to Tauranga. 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
654 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

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 to Tauranga?

    For as low as $675, Air New Zealand can have you in Tauranga from Melbourne in 19h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2746 km.

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

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Tauranga, with prices starting at $540.

  • 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$540Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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