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Find cheap flights from Auckland to Melbourne from $158

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Auckland to Melbourne departing on 28/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Auckland to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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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 round-trip 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.
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20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
$393Jetstar
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Tue, 18 Jun - Sat, 22 Jun
20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
$396Jetstar
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Sat, 8 Jun - Sun, 16 Jun
07:30 - 13:45AKL-MEL
8h 15m1 stop
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
$472
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Tue, 18 Jun - Sat, 22 Jun
07:30 - 13:35AKL-MEL
8h 05m1 stop
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
$494
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Thu, 30 May - Mon, 17 Jun
07:30 - 15:05AKL-MEL
9h 35m1 stop
08:00 - 16:40MEL-AKL
6h 40m1 stop
$546LATAM Airlines
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Thu, 23 May - Thu, 30 May
07:30 - 15:05AKL-MEL
9h 35m1 stop
07:45 - 16:40MEL-AKL
6h 55m1 stop
$551LATAM Airlines
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Thu, 16 May - Mon, 20 May
18:15 - 20:35AKL-MEL
4h 20mdirect
18:55 - 00:35MEL-AKL
3h 40mdirect
$659Air New Zealand
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Thu, 13 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
18:15 - 20:35AKL-MEL
4h 20mdirect
08:45 - 14:25MEL-AKL
3h 40mdirect
$664Air New Zealand
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Mon, 3 Jun - Fri, 7 Jun
20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
18:30 - 00:05MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
$680Qantas Airways
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Thu, 13 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
13:15 - 22:50AKL-AVV
11h 35m2 stops
06:00 - 16:40AVV-AKL
8h 40m1 stop
$1,085Qantas Airways
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Tue, 21 May - Wed, 22 May

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 one-way flights from Auckland to Melbourne.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Auckland to Melbourne cost $149 and was between Auckland and Melbourne Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $380.

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

The average price of all flights from Auckland to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Auckland to Melbourne, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Auckland, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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 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 June, where tickets cost $456 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets is $860 and $817 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
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 62 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Melbourne from Auckland were found on Jetstar ($158) and LATAM Airlines ($228), and the lowest return tickets were found on Jetstar ($393) and LATAM Airlines ($546).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Auckland and Melbourne?

Qantas Airways (5 flights per day), Air New Zealand (3 flights per day), and Jetstar (2 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly direct between Auckland and Melbourne?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Auckland to Melbourne.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Auckland to Melbourne. They are: Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $271 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Auckland and Melbourne per day?

Each day, there are between 10 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from Auckland and land in Melbourne, with an average flight time of 4h 08m. The most common departure time is 15:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Melbourne Airport. Each week, there are 71 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Auckland and Melbourne?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Auckland to Melbourne take?

Flying between Melbourne and Auckland will take minimum 4h 00m and will require at least one stop.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$158
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 $95 for a one-way ticket and $236 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance 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 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, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 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, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 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, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 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, +14 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Sunday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Auckland to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
28/6Fri
directJetstar
4h 05mAKL-MEL
$158
1/8Thu
directJetstar
4h 05mAKL-MEL
$160
8/6Sat
1 stop
8h 40mAKL-AVV
$206
8/6Sat
1 stop
16h 00mAKL-MEL
$215
26/6Wed
1 stopLATAM Airlines
9h 05mAKL-MEL
$228
13/5Mon
1 stopLATAM Airlines
14h 35mAKL-MEL
$241
8/6Sat
directQantas Airways
4h 10mAKL-MEL
$291
27/6Thu
directQantas Airways
4h 10mAKL-MEL
$294
11/5Sat
directAir New Zealand
4h 00mAKL-MEL
$378
13/5Mon
2 stopsAir New Zealand
16h 05mAKL-MEL
$700

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Last minute flights from Auckland to Melbourne

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Auckland to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/5Thu
multi-stop
28h 20mAKL-AVV
16/5Thu
multi-stop
8h 40mAVV-AKL
$577
10/5Fri
directJetstar
4h 05mAKL-MEL
21/5Tue
directJetstar
3h 35mMEL-AKL
$650
9/5Thu
multi-stop
7h 20mAKL-MEL
16/5Thu
multi-stop
8h 40mMEL-AKL
$652
10/5Fri
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
18h 05mAKL-MEL
18/5Sat
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
8h 10mMEL-AKL
$655
9/5Thu
multi-stop
27h 20mAKL-MEL
16/5Thu
direct
3h 35mMEL-AKL
$667
10/5Fri
multi-stop
18h 05mAKL-MEL
21/5Tue
direct
3h 35mMEL-AKL
$674
10/5Fri
directJetstar
4h 05mAKL-MEL
18/5Sat
directJetstar
3h 35mMEL-AKL
$680
9/5Thu
direct
4h 05mAKL-MEL
16/5Thu
direct
3h 35mMEL-AKL
$689
10/5Fri
multi-stop
9h 35mAKL-MEL
17/5Fri
multi-stop
6h 55mMEL-AKL
$695
10/5Fri
multi-stop
18h 05mAKL-MEL
20/5Mon
direct
3h 35mMEL-AKL
$699

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