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$129+ Cheap flights from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — MEL
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Auckland Intl to Melbourne are usually found in August or May, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$243
(Jetstar)

One-way from

$129
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$324

Good round-trip deal

$388 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/228:40 pmAKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mJetstar
Tue 3/2512:05 pmMEL - AKL
1 stop7h 45mJetstar
Deal found 2/20$311
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/238:40 pmAKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/307:30 amMEL - AKL
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$323
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/251:30 pmAKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mEmirates
Sat 3/16:50 pmMEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$337
This LATAM Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure LATAM Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/167:35 amAKL - MEL
1 stop14h 30mLATAM Airlines
Sun 3/237:00 amMEL - AKL
1 stop7h 50mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 2/20$353
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/108:35 pmAKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 4/156:30 pmMEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$431
This Air Tahiti Nui deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Tahiti Nui is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/228:55 pmAKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Mon 3/36:45 amMEL - AKL
Nonstop3h 35mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 2/20$535
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2211:45 amAKL - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 3/2412:35 amMEL - AKL
1 stop21h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,738
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/189:25 pmAKL - MEL
1 stop37h 15mChina Southern
Mon 4/2110:20 amMEL - AKL
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 2/20$4,267
This Malaysia Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Malaysia Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1512:25 amAKL - MEL
1 stop20h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 5/1911:30 pmMEL - AKL
1 stop21h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 2/19$6,725

Find flights from Auckland to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

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Auckland

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Melbourne

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Depart

Return

Price

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/15

3:40 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 7/22

11:55 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$243

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/23

8:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 3/30

7:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$323

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/14

8:55 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 3/16

6:45 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

$337

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/16

7:35 am-8:05 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 3/23

7:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$353

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/10

8:35 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 4/15

6:30 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop3h 40m

$431

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/22

11:45 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 3/24

12:35 am-11:35 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,738

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/18

9:25 pm-8:40 am

1 stop37h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 4/21

10:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$4,267

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/15

12:25 am-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Melbourne

Mon 5/19

11:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$6,725

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/6

8:40 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$129

AucklandMelbourne

AKL - MEL

AKLMEL

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/22

7:35 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$140

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Compare providers for flights from Auckland to Melbourne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Auckland to Melbourne in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Auckland-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Auckland-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Auckland-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Auckland-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Auckland-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Auckland to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Auckland to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport is 24 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Auckland to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to Melbourne Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 62% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Auckland to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Auckland to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

The most flights from AKL to MEL are scheduled on a Wednesday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated February 21, 2025.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,299 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

    For a flight from Auckland to Melbourne, you will be flying from Auckland Intl. Auckland Intl (AKL) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city. Auckland Intl is the only Auckland airport and it handles 45 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 5 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Auckland Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Auckland to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $243 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and LATAM Airlines, starting at $337 and $353 round-trip. Jetstar is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $129 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include LATAM Airlines from $150 and Air New Zealand from $166 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Auckland to Melbourne Airport on time: Emirates (86%), Finnair (86%), Air Tahiti Nui (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

    While on average a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport is generally $620, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $118. When looking at the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Melbourne), you can expect to pay $418 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Auckland to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Auckland to Melbourne

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$238Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
JetstarCheapest$239Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
China AirlinesCheapest$286Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$308Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air New ZealandCheapest$338Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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