$159 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Melbourne

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Cheap Flight Deals from Auckland to Melbourne (AKL-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Melbourne that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Melbourne

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Melbourne.
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20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
18:45 - 00:20MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
$367Jetstar
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Thu, 3 Apr - Tue, 8 Apr
20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
$385Jetstar
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Thu, 1 May - Wed, 7 May
20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
$388Jetstar
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Thu, 3 Apr - Tue, 8 Apr
06:10 - 08:20AKL-MEL
4h 10mdirect
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
Sun, 25 May - Sun, 25 May
06:10 - 08:20AKL-MEL
4h 10mdirect
18:45 - 00:20MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
Thu, 24 Apr - Tue, 29 Apr
20:35 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 10mdirect
18:30 - 00:10MEL-AKL
3h 40mdirect
$714Emirates
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Tue, 1 Apr - Sun, 6 Apr
07:35 - 23:35AKL-MEL
18h 00m1 stop
07:30 - 16:55MEL-AKL
7h 25m1 stop
$748LATAM Airlines
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Sat, 29 Mar - Wed, 9 Apr
07:30 - 13:05AKL-MEL
7h 35m1 stop
06:30 - 16:55MEL-AKL
8h 25m1 stop
$757LATAM Airlines
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Thu, 19 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
20:35 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 10mdirect
18:30 - 00:10MEL-AKL
3h 40mdirect
$816Qantas Airways
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Fri, 11 Apr - Tue, 22 Apr
07:00 - 15:45AKL-AVV
10h 45m1 stop
06:00 - 18:45AVV-AKL
10h 45m2 stops
$999Qantas Airways
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Mon, 17 Mar - Mon, 24 Mar

Flights from Auckland to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Auckland to Melbourne flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Auckland to Melbourne.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Auckland to Melbourne cost $411 and was between Auckland (AKL) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $411.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Auckland to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Auckland to Melbourne, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Melbourne?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Melbourne is August, where tickets cost $477 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $741 and $665 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Melbourne?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,038, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Melbourne, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Melbourne, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$159
Flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Auckland to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Melbourne

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Melbourne was $89 for a one-way ticket and $206 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Melbourne?

    Auckland is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Melbourne. You will leave Auckland from Auckland Intl and you will be arriving in Melbourne at one of these airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl Airport to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Auckland to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
China AirlinesOverall score based on 721 reviews
8.5Crew
8.3Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
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It was our first time flying with China Airlines and had a very nice experience. The airline staff & crews both on the ground and air were very nice. Food on the plane was very good. Will recommend it to family and friends.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025MNL - TPE
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It was our first time flying with China Airlines and had a very nice experience. The airline staff & crews both on the ground and air were very nice. Food on the plane was very good. Will recommend it to family and friends.

Not great, will likely try to fly another or maybe I should have upgraded my ticket? Needed Air…

I don’t think I’ll be flying them again. Tight seats, no flowing air or air nozzles that you can turn air on you, for those who could have motion sickness this would be your worst nightmare. The pilot was great and experienced (which is what you want when flying 12 hours) overall I’m thankful knowledgeable pilots!

My ticket did not indication which group I was in for boarding; the gate attended help me

Very routh cabin crew food is only 2 meals for 13 hours fry with them They should get better training how to service good super routh language and talking with customer

I would like to commend the staff from this flight. They all looked happy and I can tell they love what they are doing and constantly smiling while serving the passengers. Special mention to the guy FA in our section. I did not get his name but he is so far the best F.A I have ever encountered!

staff are super nice and effiecient! It was a very comfortable and relaxing flight

When I booked a premium economy ticket. I then had to pay $100+ to book my seat.

Boarding could have been a little bit better but other than that it was a pretty good experience. I think because of the stowaway to Paris France recently they are being extra diligent about boarding passes at the gate. But they boarded the back of the plane first, and that's something I really think needs to start in the USA.

Didn't like on this return inbound flights (from Hong Kong to Vancouver) Outbound to the Hong Kong was good.

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

everything was great. I don't use on-board entertainment at all (I just read or sleep), but I appreciate that I couldn't hear anyone else's!

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Priority boarding for Silver and Premium Economy was very disorganised, in fact, non-existent.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

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