Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Melbourne (AKL - MEL)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$336	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Melbourne is currently $336
Cheapest one-way flight	$145	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Auckland to Melbourne is currently $145
Last-minute weekend getaway	$416	Jetstar Nonstop 5 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Auckland to Melbourne is currently $416
Cheapest business class flights	$870	Qantas Nonstop 5 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Auckland to Melbourne is currently $870

Fastest flight	4 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Auckland to Melbourne takes 4 hr
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 Auckland to Melbourne is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $270–340
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $465–630

Popular airlines from Auckland to Melbourne

Qantas

Nonstop

from $482

Typical price: $405–610

27 weekly nonstop flights

AKL - MEL Every day

130 weekly connecting flights

AKL - MEL Every day
Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $438

Typical price: $380–690

22 weekly nonstop flights

AKL - MEL Every day

12 weekly connecting flights

AKL - MEL Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $336

Typical price: $320–560

9 weekly nonstop flights

AKL - MEL Every day

49 weekly connecting flights

AKL - AVV, MEL Every day
Fiji Airways

from $789

Typical price: $950–1,750

12 weekly connecting flights

AKL - MEL Every day

Popular airports near Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland New Zealand 26 min 11 mi
Tauranga Airport (TRG)

Tauranga New Zealand 2 hr 42 min 97 mi
Hamilton Airport (HLZ)

Hamilton New Zealand 1 hr 29 min 76 mi
Rotorua Airport (ROT)

Rotorua New Zealand 2 hr 50 min 121 mi

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Auckland to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Auckland to Melbourne are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $270 to $340.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $336. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $145.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Auckland to Melbourne is $482, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Melbourne is $438, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 19.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Auckland to Melbourne is $336, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Auckland to Melbourne is $789, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Melbourne starts at $336 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $145 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

4 hr is the shortest flight time from Auckland to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

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

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 27 nonstop flights and 130 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Auckland to Melbourne are:

Air New Zealand offers 22 nonstop flights and 12 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Jetstar offers 9 nonstop flights and 49 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Fiji Airways offers 12 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $336. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $145.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Auckland to Melbourne is $482, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Melbourne is $438, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 19.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Auckland to Melbourne is $336, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Auckland to Melbourne is $789, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 13.

Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Auckland to Melbourne.

There are 27 Qantas direct flights from Auckland to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Air New Zealand direct flights from Auckland to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Jetstar direct flights from Auckland to Melbourne 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 Auckland and Melbourne at price $416 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Auckland to Melbourne.

There are 27 Qantas direct flights from Auckland to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Air New Zealand direct flights from Auckland to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Jetstar direct flights from Auckland to Melbourne 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 Auckland to Melbourne on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Auckland and Melbourne start at $336 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Auckland to Melbourne, 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 Auckland and Melbourne start at $870 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22 with Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Auckland and Melbourne start at $336 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17.

To book business class trips from Auckland to Melbourne, 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 Auckland and Melbourne starts at $416 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Melbourne at price $416 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

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