Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Newcastle

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Newcastle and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$94	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Mon, Jun 15	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is currently $94
Cheapest one-way flight	$47	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is currently $47
Last-minute weekend getaway	$146	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Newcastle is currently $146
Cheapest business class flights	$543	Virgin Australia Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is currently $543

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Newcastle takes 1 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $80–140
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $110–270

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Newcastle

Qantas

Nonstop

from $260

Typical price: $250–310

213 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - NTL, SYD Every day

351 weekly connecting flights

MEL - NTL, SYD Every day
Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $153

Typical price: $150–235

177 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - NTL, SYD Every day

303 weekly connecting flights

MEL - NTL, SYD Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $94

Typical price: $90–180

147 weekly nonstop flights

AVV, MEL - NTL, SYD Every day

344 weekly connecting flights

AVV, MEL - NTL, SYD Every day
Air New Zealand

21 weekly connecting flights

MEL - SYD Every day
Rex

from $625

Typical price: $520–730

19 weekly connecting flights

MEL - SYD Every day
Fiji Airways

from $904

Typical price: $1,100–2,400

14 weekly connecting flights

MEL - SYD Every day

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Newcastle

Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 31 min 9 mi
Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 2 hr 13 min 78 mi
Tamworth Regional Airport (TMW)

Tamworth Australia 3 hr 38 min 139 mi
Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Sydney Australia 2 hr 21 min 88 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Newcastle

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Newcastle are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $80 to $140.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Newcastle recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $94. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $47.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is $260, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is $153, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is $94, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
The cheapest Rex flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is $625, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is $904, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Newcastle starts at $94 from Thu, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $47 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Newcastle.

Newcastle is warm year-round, and peak season is summer (Dec–Feb). Summer surf swells may be quite large, but during winter (Jun–Aug) the waves are more consistent. It's often hot and rainy Nov–Mar, when thunderstorms are possible. Popular events include the professional competition Surfest (Feb); the Jazz Festival (Aug); the carnival-style Mattara Festival (Sep–Oct), with rides, farm animals, and performances; and This Is Not Art (Oct), an event showcasing experimental styles of dance, music, and visual arts.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Melbourne to Newcastle really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 213 nonstop flights and 351 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) , Sydney Airport (SYD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Newcastle are:

Virgin Australia offers 177 nonstop flights and 303 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) , Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Jetstar offers 147 nonstop flights and 344 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle Airport (NTL) , Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Air New Zealand offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Rex offers 19 connecting flights per week. Rex flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .
Fiji Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sydney Airport (SYD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Newcastle.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Newcastle recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $94. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $47.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is $260, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is $153, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is $94, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
The cheapest Rex flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is $625, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is $904, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Melbourne to Newcastle.

There are 213 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Newcastle per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 177 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Newcastle per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 147 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Newcastle per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Newcastle at price $146 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct from Melbourne to Newcastle.

There are 213 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Newcastle per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 177 Virgin Australia direct flights from Melbourne to Newcastle per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 147 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Newcastle per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Newcastle on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Newcastle start at $94 from Thu, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 15 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Newcastle, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Newcastle start at $543 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Newcastle start at $94 from Thu, Jun 11 to Mon, Jun 15.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Newcastle, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Newcastle starts at $146 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Newcastle at price $146 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Newcastle, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.