AKL - MEL

£58 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Melbourne

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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
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 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

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Melbourne.
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Jetstar Logo
20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
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23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
£171Jetstar
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Thu, 12 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
Jetstar Logo
20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
£187Jetstar
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Thu, 12 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
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20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
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13:00 - 00:05MEL-AKL
9h 05m2 stops
Thu, 12 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
18:20 - 20:35AKL-MEL
4h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
18:55 - 00:35MEL-AKL
3h 40mdirect
£262Air New Zealand
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Thu, 11 Sep - Mon, 15 Sep
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07:00 - 16:30AKL-MEL
11h 30m1 stop
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13:00 - 00:05MEL-AKL
9h 05m2 stops
Thu, 12 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
15:30 - 17:45AKL-MEL
4h 15mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 14:15MEL-AKL
3h 40mdirect
£310Air New Zealand
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Fri, 23 May - Sun, 1 Jun
Emirates Logo
06:10 - 08:20AKL-MEL
4h 10mdirect
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18:30 - 00:10MEL-AKL
3h 40mdirect
£319Emirates
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Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
06:45 - 12:00AKL-MEL
7h 15m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:30 - 00:10MEL-AKL
3h 40mdirect
£384Qantas Airways
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Fri, 23 May - Sun, 1 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 11:05AKL-MEL
7h 05m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:30 - 00:10MEL-AKL
3h 40mdirect
£385Qantas Airways
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Fri, 23 May - Sun, 1 Jun
Emirates Logo
06:10 - 08:20AKL-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 00:10MEL-AKL
3h 40mdirect
£586Emirates
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Fri, 20 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun

Expert advice for your flight from Auckland to Melbourne

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Etihad Airways

Etihad offers extra legroom seats in economy, providing more comfort for a small fee.


Etihad provides Wi-Fi access for a fee, enabling connectivity throughout the flight.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Economy offers 32-inch pitch and 17.2-inch wide seats, ensuring comfort on medium-haul flights.


Qantas Premium Economy offers 38-inch pitch and 22-inch wide seats, enhancing comfort.

Emirates

Emirates offers 33-inch legroom and 13.3-inch screens in economy, enhancing comfort on medium-haul flights.


Emirates provides free Wi-Fi for Skywards members, ideal for staying connected during flights.

Read more about Emiratesby Duncan Madden
Airports
AKL

For international flights, AKL offers an Express Lane for business, first class, and premium economy passengers, speeding up security checks.

Read more about AKLby Robert Schrader
MEL

Use the SkyBus for affordable transport from MEL to Melbourne city centre, operating at all hours from Terminals 2 and 3.

Read more about MELby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Expert on Etihad Airways

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on Qantas Airways

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has travelled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Emirates

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on AKL

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MEL

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Melbourne flights

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’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 Airport 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 Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland 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 from Auckland to Melbourne Airport is August, where tickets cost £202 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £311 and £284 respectively.

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

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 £338, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland 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 from Auckland 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 on the flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Auckland to Melbourne

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£58
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Melbourne

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 Auckland to Melbourne flights

  • How expensive is a taxi to Melbourne city?

    Melbourne Airport does not having a train line to the city, making taxis a popular transport choice. Expect to pay A$ 60 (≈ NZ$ 63) for a trip to the centre of the city in a standard taxi with room for four people. Dependent on traffic, the trip should only take approximately 30 min.

  • Where can I shop duty-free?

    Auckland Airport provides the option to complete your duty-free shopping online as early as six months before your flight, meaning you can arrive at the airport and pick up your prepaid items without wasting any time. If you’d prefer the traditional shopping experience, a large range of electronics, liquor and beauty products are available at the Melbourne Airport duty free shop.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport was £77 for a one-way ticket and £227 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Auckland to Melbourne?

    Only China Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Auckland to Melbourne flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from Auckland to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Melbourne, Air New Zealand or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Melbourne are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of £316 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £214 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • 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 travellers 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Auckland? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £195 or less one-way and £183 or less round-trip.
  • When flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Melbourne there are two flights routes available. You can either fly to Melbourne Airport (MEL) which is located approximately 23 km northwest of the city, or to Avalon Airport (AVV) which is 50 km southwest of the city. Flying to Melbourne Airport is generally the cheaper option and the city centre can be reached quicker, however if you are planning on heading west and exploring the Great Ocean Road, consider flying to Avalon Airport.
  • If you are flying from Auckland to Melbourne with Air New Zealand in business or first class, or have frequent flyer status with Air NZ Gold, you can access Koru Melbourne Lounge once you land. Equipped with showering facilities, work stations and a kids' zone with bean bags and children’s television programmes, the Koru lounge has everything you need to recover after your flight.
  • Free public showers are available within International Terminal 2 when you land at Melbourne Airport. Remember to bring a towel and other accessories as these services are not provided or available for hire.
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Prefer to fly direct from Auckland to Melbourne?

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

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Melbourne

Monday

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

Air China, Air India, +16 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air China, Air India, +17 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air China, Air India, +17 more

Thursday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air China, Air India, +17 more

Friday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air China, Air India, +17 more

Saturday

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

Air China, Air India, +16 more

Sunday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air China, Air India, +17 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air China, Air India, +18 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air China, Air India, +18 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air China, Air India, +18 more

Thursday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Air China, Air India, +17 more

Friday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air China, Air India, +18 more

Saturday

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

Air China, Air India, +16 more

Sunday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Air China, Air India, +18 more

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Top airlines flying 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 469 reviews
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025AKL - IAH
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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.

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

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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