Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Tauranga (MEL - TRG)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$578	Air New Zealand 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tauranga is currently $578
Cheapest one-way flight	$321	Air New Zealand 1 stop 7 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Tauranga is currently $321
Last-minute weekend getaway	$724	Air New Zealand 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Tauranga is currently $724
Cheapest business class flights	$1,285	Air New Zealand, Qantas 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sat, Jun 20	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tauranga is currently $1,285

Fastest flight	5 hr 50 min	The fastest flight with stops from Melbourne to Tauranga takes 5 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Tauranga is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $510–800
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $660–1,150

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Tauranga

Air New Zealand

from $578

Typical price: $560–970

116 weekly connecting flights

MEL - TRG 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 Tauranga

Tauranga Airport (TRG)

Tauranga New Zealand 8 min 2 mi
Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland New Zealand 2 hr 30 min 88 mi
Rotorua Airport (ROT)

Rotorua New Zealand 55 min 30 mi
Hamilton Airport (HLZ)

Hamilton New Zealand 1 hr 17 min 47 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Tauranga

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tauranga are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $510 to $800.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tauranga recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $578. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $321.

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

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Tauranga is $578, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tauranga starts at $578 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $321 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

5 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Tauranga.

Tauranga has a humid, subtropical climate with mild winters (Jun–Sep) and warm, humid summers (Dec–Feb). The most popular time to visit is during the spring and summer from Oct–Apr. Annual events include the colorful Sikh Parade (Jan), the National Jazz Festival (Easter) and the New Zealand International Film Festival (Aug–Sep). Visitors in late Dec can take part in the popular New Year's Eve celebrations atop Mount Maunganui.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Tauranga.
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 Tauranga 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 Tauranga.

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 116 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Tauranga Airport (TRG) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Tauranga recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $578. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $321.

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

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Tauranga is $578, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Tauranga.

There are 116 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Melbourne to Tauranga 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 Tauranga at price $724 is offered by Air New Zealand from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Tauranga.

There are 116 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Melbourne to Tauranga 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 no direct flights from Melbourne to Tauranga.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Tauranga, 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 Tauranga start at $1,285 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sat, Jun 20 with Air New Zealand, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Tauranga start at $578 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Tauranga, 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 Tauranga starts at $724 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Tauranga at price $724 is offered by Air New Zealand from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Tauranga, 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.