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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$325	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Auckland is currently $325
Cheapest one-way flight	$180	Qantas 1 stop 10 hr Tue, Jun 16	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Auckland is currently $180
Last-minute weekend getaway	$428	Jetstar Nonstop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Auckland is currently $428
Cheapest business class flights	$1,090	Qantas Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Auckland is currently $1,090

Fastest flight	3 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Auckland takes 3 hr 35 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 Auckland is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $260–350
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $415–790

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Auckland

Qantas

Nonstop

from $539

Typical price: $485–670

27 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - AKL Every day

87 weekly connecting flights

MEL - AKL Every day
Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $441

Typical price: $435–750

22 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - AKL Every day

21 weekly connecting flights

MEL - AKL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $325

Typical price: $315–570

8 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - AKL Every day

53 weekly connecting flights

AVV, MEL - AKL Every day
Fiji Airways

Typical price: $880–1,700

12 weekly connecting flights

MEL - AKL 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 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Auckland

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Auckland are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $260 to $350.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Auckland recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $325. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qantas from $180.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Auckland is $539, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Auckland is $441, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Auckland is $325, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Auckland starts at $325 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $180 and departs on Tue, Jun 16.

3 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Auckland.

Auckland has a subtropical climate with heavy rainfall May–Dec. Most visitors arrive during summer and fall (Nov–Apr). Hotels can also be crowded during the school holidays (Jun–Jul and Sep–Oct). Popular events include Waitangi Day (Feb 6), commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi; the Auckland Cup horse race (Mar); the Pasifika Festival, honoring Pacific Island cultures (Mar); Matariki, the Maori New Year (Jun–Jul); and New Zealand Fashion Week (Aug).

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

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 27 nonstop flights and 87 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Auckland are:

Air New Zealand offers 22 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Jetstar offers 8 nonstop flights and 53 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Fiji Airways offers 12 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Auckland recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $325. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qantas from $180.

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

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Auckland is $539, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Auckland is $441, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Auckland is $325, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.

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

There are 27 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Air New Zealand direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland 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 Auckland at price $428 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 27 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 Air New Zealand direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Jetstar direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland 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 Auckland on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Auckland start at $325 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 Melbourne to Auckland, 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 Auckland start at $1,090 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22 with Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Auckland start at $325 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Auckland, 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 Auckland starts at $428 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Auckland at price $428 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

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