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Best New Zealand Flight Deals from Melbourne

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Auckland
Aucklanddirect$355
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$400
Wellington
Wellington1 stop$517
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$405
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$634
Nelson
Nelson2 stops$760
Napier
Napier1 stop$772
Blenheim
Blenheim1 stop$797
Hamilton
Hamilton1 stop$693
Gisborne
Gisborne1 stop$807
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$797
Taupo
Taupo1 stop$726

Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to New Zealand (MEL-NZ0)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to New Zealand 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 Melbourne to New Zealand

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to New Zealand.
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Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
$355Jetstar
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Sun, 25 May - Sun, 1 Jun
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
$365Jetstar
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Mon, 26 May - Sun, 1 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 14:25MEL-ZQN
3h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
15:40 - 17:10ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$522Air New Zealand
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Mon, 23 Jun - Wed, 25 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
18:25 - 12:20MEL-ZQN
15h 55m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
15:40 - 17:10ZQN-MEL
3h 30mdirect
$536Air New Zealand
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Fri, 23 May - Sun, 25 May
Virgin Australia Logo
11:35 - 16:45MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$562Virgin Australia
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Mon, 23 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
11:35 - 16:45MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$564Virgin Australia
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Mon, 23 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
18:40 - 00:10MEL-CHC
3h 30mdirect
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06:20 - 08:10CHC-MEL
3h 50mdirect
$695Qantas Airways
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Wed, 25 Jun - Tue, 8 Jul
Emirates Logo
07:30 - 12:40MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Emirates Logo
13:35 - 15:00ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$723Emirates
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Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
07:30 - 12:40MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 15:00ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$725Qantas Airways
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Sat, 14 Jun - Sat, 28 Jun
Emirates Logo
09:10 - 14:20MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Emirates Logo
13:35 - 15:00ZQN-MEL
3h 25mdirect
$737Emirates
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Thu, 26 Jun - Sat, 5 Jul

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to New Zealand flights

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

What is the cheapest Melbourne Airport to New Zealand flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to New Zealand.
The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Melbourne Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Queenstown, at $255 return. The most popular route is from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland (AKL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $273.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to New Zealand depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, when retur flights cost $272 on average. Morning departures are around 29% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $420.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to New Zealand?

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 $742, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to New Zealand, 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 Melbourne Airport to New Zealand is August, when tickets cost $445 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of return tickets is $725 and $626 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New Zealand?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to New Zealand clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New Zealand on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New Zealand. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New Zealand?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to New Zealand, 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 Melbourne Airport to New Zealand, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$226
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New Zealand?

    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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New Zealand.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New Zealand?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New Zealand?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New Zealand?

    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 from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to the following destinations at these prices or less: Auckland $305 one-way - $374 round-trip; Christchurch $291 one-way - $371 round-trip; Wellington $305 one-way - $342 round-trip

Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to New Zealand

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to New Zealand? 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.
8.3
China AirlinesOverall score based on 727 reviews
7.8Food
8.5Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
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Most relaxing long distance flight I have been on. And I have flown on many.

10.0 ExcellentErlend, Mar 2025TPE - YVR
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Most relaxing long distance flight I have been on. And I have flown on many.

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

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.

I was ordered vegetarian food, but didn't services to me :(

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

Amazing and great experience, crew was available and took great care of my parents. Food was nice and so was the service. Aircraft from Dubai to Mumbai was not so great and was a big showdown of the aircraft service

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

Emirates is always a pleasure to travel on. From the spectacular First and Business Class configurations of your big A380 and 777, to the Bar Lounge to, of course, your impecable on board flight attendance and their iconic uniform, now also even available for young girls. All the destinations that Emirates offers makes it an airline of choice many a time.

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

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.

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.

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

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.

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.

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

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

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

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