What to know about flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

The distance between Melbourne and Auckland is approximately 2,631.83km. The average flight time between Melbourne and Auckland is 3 hours 38 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£156
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways MEL-AKL 3h 35m · Direct Tue, Sep 29
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Cheapest return
£246
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways MEL-AKL 3h 35m · Direct Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 6
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Best time to book
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,631.83km
Flight distance
3h 38m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne to Auckland over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £156 and round-trip from £246. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Melbourne to Auckland operate an average of 52 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 30.4% on-time departure rate and a 87.9% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Melbourne to Auckland flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Auckland are Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand, among 6 carriers on this route. Jetstar Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Qantas Airways logo Qantas Airways
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Virgin Australia logo Virgin Australia
Air Tahiti Nui logo Air Tahiti Nui
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Auckland according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Melbourne to Auckland Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

Average price of one-way tickets from Melbourne to Auckland booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Melbourne to Auckland, fares are lowest in January (£175) and highest in April (£213).

£213
£194
£175
£156
    Cheapest
  • £210
    Sep
  • £181
    Oct
  • £180
    Nov
  • £204
    Dec
  • £175
    Jan
  • £187
    Feb
  • £187
    Mar
  • £213
    Apr
  • £204
    May
  • £194
    Jun
  • £202
    Jul
  • £206
    Aug

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

Average price of return tickets from Melbourne to Auckland booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Melbourne to Auckland, fares are lowest in February (£333) and highest in December (£475).

£475
£404
£333
£262
    Cheapest
  • £419
    Sep
  • £408
    Oct
  • £428
    Nov
  • £475
    Dec
  • £394
    Jan
  • £333
    Feb
  • £404
    Mar
  • £410
    Apr
  • £346
    May
  • £414
    Jun
  • £422
    Jul
  • £373
    Aug

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £156 (for example, MEL–AKL on Tue, Sep 29). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Jetstar Airways offers fares from £246, departing on Tue, Nov 3 and returning on Fri, Nov 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Auckland with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Air New Zealand Virgin Australia Air Tahiti Nui Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL) takes an average of 3 hours 38 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland 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.
  • On average, 57 direct flights operate each week between Melbourne and Auckland. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – QF153 (departure at 09:56) Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – VA7020 (departure at 08:49)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Melbourne to Auckland on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Tue, Sep 29, with one-way fares from just £156.
    · Compare airlines. Jetstar Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Auckland.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Auckland is usually October, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Auckland on September 29, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at £133.
  • Flights to Auckland can arrive at: Auckland Airport (AKL). The most common route connects Melbourne Airport and Auckland Airport (MEL–AKL).
  • The time difference between Auckland and Melbourne 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Melbourne to Auckland is £256. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Melbourne to Auckland is £416. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Melbourne and Auckland, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne to Auckland. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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.