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Flights from Auckland to Melbourne

Airlines operating flights from Auckland to Melbourne

Choose from 4 airlines flying from Auckland to Melbourne, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Emirates logo Emirates
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Auckland to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Auckland to Melbourne over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £102 and round-trip tickets from £255.

Displayed flight fares from Auckland to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Auckland to Melbourne

The distance between Auckland and Melbourne is 2,631.83km. It takes around 4 hours 8 minutes on average to fly from Auckland to Melbourne. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price£102
Cheapest return ticket price£255
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,631.83km
Average flight time4 hours 8 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Auckland–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Auckland to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Auckland to Melbourne in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Melbourne is August, with an average price of £114. The most expensive month is usually April, with average prices reaching £167.

£167
£141
£114
£88
    Cheapest
  • £142
    Jun
  • £147
    Jul
  • £114
    Aug
  • £121
    Sep
  • £129
    Oct
  • £121
    Nov
  • £130
    Dec
  • £145
    Jan
  • £121
    Feb
  • £133
    Mar
  • £167
    Apr
  • £162
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

Average price of return flights from Auckland to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, August is often the cheapest month for fly from Auckland to Melbourne, with an average price of £269. April is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £421.

£421
£345
£269
£193
    Cheapest
  • £357
    Jun
  • £393
    Jul
  • £269
    Aug
  • £321
    Sep
  • £306
    Oct
  • £378
    Nov
  • £416
    Dec
  • £413
    Jan
  • £380
    Feb
  • £376
    Mar
  • £421
    Apr
  • £359
    May

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as £102 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AKL to MEL on Thu, Jul 2), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £255 departing on Sat, Aug 1 and returning on Thu, Aug 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Auckland to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Air New Zealand Qantas Airways Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 8 minutes to fly from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 30 flight per week flying from Auckland to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ216 (20:56) Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ121 (09:30)
  • To find best deals on flights from Auckland to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jul 2, with one-way flights priced at just £102.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Melbourne is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Melbourne on June 18, 2026 with Qantas Airways, with prices starting at £101.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Auckland Airport to Melbourne Airport (AKL-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Auckland is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.