$311 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to New Zealand

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to New Zealand

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$435
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$483
Wellington
Wellingtondirect$611
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$502
Nelson
Nelson1 stop$746
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$689
Hamilton
Hamilton1 stop$696
Napier
Napier1 stop$881
Tauranga
Tauranga1 stop$806
Blenheim
Blenheim1 stop$950
Invercargill
Invercargill1 stop$869
Gisborne
Gisborne1 stop$917
Hokitika
Hokitika1 stop$967
Auckland
Aucklanddirect$435
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$483
Wellington
Wellingtondirect$611
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$502
Nelson
Nelson1 stop$746
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$689
Hamilton
Hamilton1 stop$696
Napier
Napier1 stop$881
Tauranga
Tauranga1 stop$806
Blenheim
Blenheim1 stop$950
Invercargill
Invercargill1 stop$869
Gisborne
Gisborne1 stop$917
Hokitika
Hokitika1 stop$967

Book Cheap Melbourne to New Zealand Plane Tickets

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to New Zealand

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:40 - 22:45
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
$435Jetstar
Thu, 6 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:40 - 22:45
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
$437Jetstar
Tue, 24 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30
MEL
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AKL
3h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:45 - 22:50
AKL
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MEL
4h 05mdirect
$455Jetstar
Fri, 24 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Virgin Australia Logo
11:35 - 16:45
MEL
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ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 19:10
ZQN
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MEL
3h 30mdirect
$513Virgin Australia
Fri, 24 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
11:35 - 16:45
MEL
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ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 19:10
ZQN
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MEL
3h 30mdirect
$517Virgin Australia
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 31 May
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 20:15
MEL
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CHC
9h 05m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:10 - 08:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 55mdirect
$535Air New Zealand
Sat, 23 May - Sun, 31 May
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 20:15
MEL
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CHC
9h 05m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:10 - 08:05
CHC
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MEL
3h 55mdirect
$537Air New Zealand
Thu, 26 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
09:00 - 14:25
MEL
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WLG
3h 25mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
14:35 - 16:35
WLG
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MEL
4h 00mdirect
$611Qantas Airways
Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
Emirates Logo
08:00 - 13:30
MEL
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WLG
3h 30mdirect
Emirates Logo
20:05 - 22:05
WLG
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MEL
4h 00mdirect
$613Emirates
Fri, 20 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
08:00 - 13:30
MEL
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WLG
3h 30mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
14:35 - 16:35
WLG
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MEL
4h 00mdirect
$615Qantas Airways
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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?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Melbourne Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $256 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 $256.

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 $565, 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 $464 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of return tickets is $754 and $638 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 Wednesday, 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 Mondays 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 a flight from Melbourne Airport to New Zealand, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$311
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, when retur flights cost $404 on average. Morning departures are around 40% 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 $728.

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 $341 one-way - $336 round-trip; Christchurch $322 one-way - $547 round-trip; Wellington $399 one-way - $723 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3514 reviews
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
DXB - LAX
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

Flight on time. New plane. No entertainment screen just device. No offer of water. Didn’t order food.

Flight was delayed both directions but once in the air was ok. Boarding out of Melbourne is just a mess.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

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