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$226 Find Cheap Flights to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Cheapest return fare
$500
Typical prices: $547-$672
Jetstar
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CHC - MEL • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$228
Typical prices: $265-$397
Emirates
Sun 7/12
AKL - MEL • Direct
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Most flights • 59 per week
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Best reviews • 8.3 score
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Cheap Flights to Melbourne

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

Wed, 4 Feb - Fri, 20 Mar
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09:15 - 11:00CHC-MEL
3h 45mdirect
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12:05 - 17:20MEL-CHC
3h 15mdirect
$500Jetstar
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Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
06:10 - 08:20AKL-MEL
4h 10mdirect
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23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
$507Qantas Airways
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Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
06:05 - 08:00CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
09:10 - 14:30MEL-CHC
3h 20mdirect
$519Qantas Airways
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Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
15:05 - 17:15AKL-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 12:20MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
$521Qantas Airways
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Tue, 3 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 07:55CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
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12:10 - 08:05MEL-CHC
17h 55m1 stop
$533Air New Zealand
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Thu, 12 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 07:55CHC-MEL
3h 55mdirect
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08:35 - 22:10MEL-CHC
11h 35m1 stop
$540Air New Zealand
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Sun, 7 Dec - Sat, 17 Jan
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06:10 - 08:20AKL-MEL
4h 10mdirect
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18:30 - 00:05MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
$546Emirates
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Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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20:45 - 22:50AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
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23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
$549Jetstar
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Wed, 15 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
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18:00 - 19:35ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
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11:35 - 16:45MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
$620Virgin Australia
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Fri, 19 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
Virgin Australia Logo
19:50 - 21:25ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
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20:30 - 11:30MEL-ZQN
13h 00m1 stop
$703Virgin Australia
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Melbourne

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

What is the cheapest flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) was $228 for a one-way ticket from Auckland and $500 for a return. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and the best return deal found in the last 3 days was $500.

How much is a flight to Melbourne Airport?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Melbourne Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Melbourne Airport costs $786. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $216 and departed from Auckland. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Auckland to Melbourne Airport which costs $1,093 on average, and Christchurch to Melbourne Airport, which costs $1,221 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Melbourne Airport, 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 to Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost $832 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $1,088 and $991 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is August with an average price of $514.

What is a good deal for flights to Melbourne Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Melbourne Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Melbourne Airport for the following prices or less: From Auckland $309 one-way - $673 return, from Christchurch $340 one-way - $752 return, from Wellington $343 one-way - $711 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Melbourne Airport, 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Melbourne Airport Plane Tickets

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$228
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • Are there any hotels at Melbourne Airport?

    The ParkRoyal Melbourne Airport is directly connected to the International Terminal by covered walkways. A Standard Room comes furnished with your choice of a king size bed or twin beds, as well as an ensuite bathroom with accompanying bathrobes. If you are looking for a more affordable option, the Ibis Budget Melbourne Airport has Standard Rooms available for reasonable prices, and is located a short 400 m walk from the airport.

  • What’s a cheap way to get to the city from Melbourne Airport?

    SkyBus operates an express service to the city which costs only A$ 17.50 (≈NZ$ 18.50). The buses depart from pick-up stations directly outside Terminals 1,3 and 4. You can relax on board with free Wi-Fi during the approximately 45 min trip that will take you to Southern Cross Station in the heart of the city. Alternative routes are available to Southbank Docklands, St Kilda and Mornington Peninsula.

  • What facilities are there for those travelling with children at Melbourne Airport?

    Melbourne Airport is great for those travelling with young children. You’ll find a children’s play area in Terminal 2 (opposite gate 15b), where your kids can have fun and stay occupied while you wait for your flight. There are also plenty of changing facilities, too, with 7 in arrivals and 9 in departures.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) was $228 for a one-way ticket from Auckland and $500 for a return. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Christchurch to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and the best return deal found in the last 3 days was $500.

  • How far is Melbourne Airport from central Melbourne?

    Central Melbourne is 19 km away from Melbourne Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Melbourne?

    On average, a flight to Melbourne costs $786. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $216 and departed from Auckland Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Melbourne is Friday where tickets can be as cheap as $811. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where prices are $1,203 on average.

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

    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 to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

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

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

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

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Melbourne Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is generally at night, when flights cost $638 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,546.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)? 25% of our users found return tickets to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) for the following prices or less: From Queenstown $630, from Auckland $784, from Wellington $1,593
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight deals.
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) is the major travel hub for the city and generally has the cheapest flights. Catching a taxi is the quickest way to reach the city, with fares costing A$ 70 (≈NZ$ 73).
  • The city of Melbourne is also served by Avalon Airport (AVV), which is a much smaller airport located close to the neighbouring city of Geelong. If you are planning on discovering the Great Ocean Road and visiting towns such as Torquay and Lorne, Avalon will be the most convenient flight destination.
  • Travellers who want to relax before their flight have a choice of comfortable premium lounges at Melbourne Airport, with Marhaba Lounge, located within Terminal 2 of Melbourne Airport, available to all travellers regardless of flight class or airline, with a payment of A$ 75 (≈NZ$ 79). The Plaza Premium Lounge, also in Terminal 2, costs USD 45 for 2 hours. Both have buffet food, fast Wi-Fi and plenty of comfy seating. A less pricy option is a quick massage in one of the massage chairs, which are available for passengers in Terminal 3 and cost around NZ$ 2 for 5 minutes.
  • For up-to-date flight information, travellers can download the Melbourne Airport App, which provides essential information such as maps, flight information, and shopping and dining deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Melbourne?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Melbourne.
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Direct departures

New Zealand to Melbourne

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +78 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +79 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +73 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +79 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +80 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +75 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +80 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +81 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +73 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +75 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to New Zealand

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +78 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +79 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +73 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +79 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +80 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +75 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +80 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +81 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +73 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +74 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, +75 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +76 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Melbourne. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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.
8.3
China AirlinesOverall score based on 778 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
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Hour late but understandable under the conditions. Taoyuan airport could have clearer signs language wise and more staff to help direct people.

10.0 ExcellentLong, Oct 2025TPE - SGN
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Hour late but understandable under the conditions. Taoyuan airport could have clearer signs language wise and more staff to help direct people.

Delayed. Not a full flight and whole rows left open with the paid seating. Food was ok. My beef meal only had one cube of beef the rest carrot cubes. Entertainment on personal device but didn’t know about it until the flight was almost done.

The flat bed full lying position is not comfortable at all, this could be improved, it is at an awkward position which i dont have the same issues with other airlines business class.

The flight was uneventful and the crew was kind and professional. Really appreciate the option to order a vegan meal for the flight!

I love my Delta crew, they were so welcoming and helpful.

I absolutely loved my flight from Taipei to LAX. I was originally assigned to a different seat, however one of the stewardess noticed I was uncomfortable in my seat. She offered to move me to a more comfortable setting. Although she didn’t have to do what she did, I am more than grateful and thankful for her doing so. My longer flight felt much more comfortable, just by her taking notice. I really appreciate her.

Sat next to a woman who had her period. Blood was on her seat and on the arm rest between us. I ended up having period blood on my jacket and shoes. Very gross!

Better organization of boarding procedures. Terrible leadership guiding people to gates.

They need to improve on how the plane lands cause it was not smooth at all.

I did not like how the plane landed. It was not smooth.

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

The 2 sockets near me didjt work i had my phone by end of the flight on low bat and had issues to book uber thereafter Electrical sockets should work if emirates does not allow batteries Baggage claim in zurich took very long

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

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

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.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

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

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

Overall good trip I find seats a bit hard. We were waiting on board for about an hour for 2 passengers with some document issue. This main our arrival late for our pickup person.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

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