Cheap flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $566
Air New Zealand, Qantas 1 stop 24 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Mon, Jun 15
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne is currently $566
Cheapest one-way flight $249
Air New Zealand, Qantas 1 stop 24 hr Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest one-way flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne is currently $249
Last-minute weekend getaway $721
Air New Zealand 1 stop 14 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New Plymouth to Melbourne is currently $721
Cheapest business class flights $1,025
Air New Zealand, Qantas 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Thu, Jun 25
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne is currently $1,025
Fastest flight 6 hr 15 min The fastest flight with stops from New Plymouth to Melbourne takes 6 hr 15 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 New Plymouth to Melbourne is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $470–690
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $760–1,100

Popular airlines from New Plymouth to Melbourne

  • Air New Zealand
    from $568
    Typical price: $520–940
    131 weekly connecting flights
    NPL - MEL Every day

Popular airports near New Plymouth

  • New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
    New Plymouth New Zealand 12 min 6 mi
  • Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
    Palmerston North New Zealand 2 hr 59 min 119 mi
  • Hamilton Airport (HLZ)
    Hamilton New Zealand 3 hr 6 min 106 mi
  • Auckland Airport (AKL)
    Auckland New Zealand 4 hr 24 min 147 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 New Plymouth to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $470 to $690.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand, Qantas from $566. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand, Qantas from $249.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne is $568, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne starts at $566 from Mon, Jun 8 to Mon, Jun 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $249 and departs on Mon, Jun 8.
6 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth to Melbourne.

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 131 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New Plymouth and Melbourne.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand, Qantas from $566. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand, Qantas from $249.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from New Plymouth to Melbourne is $568, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 19.
No airline flies direct from New Plymouth to Melbourne.
  • There are 131 Air New Zealand connecting flights from New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth and Melbourne at price $721 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from New Plymouth to Melbourne.
  • There are 131 Air New Zealand connecting flights from New Plymouth 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 no direct flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth and Melbourne start at $1,025 from Thu, Jun 18 to Thu, Jun 25 with Air New Zealand, Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New Plymouth and Melbourne start at $566 from Mon, Jun 8 to Mon, Jun 15.
To book business class trips from New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth and Melbourne starts at $721 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Air New Zealand.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Plymouth and Melbourne at price $721 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from New Plymouth 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.

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