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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Melbourne

Air Canada Logo
AKL-MEL
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MEL-AKL
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Air Canada
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China Airlines Logo
AKL-MEL
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MEL-AKL
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China Airlines
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Emirates Logo
AKL-MEL
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MEL-AKL
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Emirates
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Jetstar Logo
AKL-MEL
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MEL-AKL
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Jetstar
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Air India Logo
AKL-MEL
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Air India
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China Eastern Logo
AKL-MEL
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China Eastern Logo
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China Eastern
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Virgin Australia Logo
AKL-MEL
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Virgin Australia
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Air New Zealand Logo
AKL-MEL
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Air New Zealand
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United Airlines Logo
AKL-MEL
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United Airlines Logo
MEL-AKL
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United Airlines
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Thai Airways Logo
AKL-MEL
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MEL-AKL
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Thai Airways
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Etihad Airways Logo
AKL-MEL
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Etihad Airways Logo
MEL-AKL
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Etihad Airways
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LATAM Airlines Logo
AKL-MEL
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LATAM Airlines Logo
MEL-AKL
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LATAM Airlines
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Qantas Airways Logo
AKL-MEL
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Qantas Airways Logo
MEL-AKL
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Turkish Airlines Logo
AKL-MEL
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Turkish Airlines
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SriLankan Airlines Logo
AKL-MEL
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SriLankan Airlines
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Finnair Logo
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Finnair
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Air Tahiti Nui Logo
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Air Tahiti Nui
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Virgin Atlantic Logo
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Virgin Atlantic
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Air China Logo
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Booking Insights

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 Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday 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 ₹ 25,491 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 35,653 and ₹ 33,025 respectively.

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, 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 seasonMarch
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)

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.

  • 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, Qantas Airways or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Melbourne are Qantas Airways and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of ₹ 31,051 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 25,967 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 10,791 or less one-way and ₹ 85,499 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Melbourne?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Auckland Intl 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 New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +16 more

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

Air China, Air India, +17 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, +17 more

Air China, Air India, +18 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, +17 more

Air China, Air India, +18 more

Sunday

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

Air China, Air India, +18 more

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Reviews of the 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 905 reviews
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
6.9Food
7.2Entertainment
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

8.0 ExcellentTricia, Aug 2025AKL - JFK
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they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

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.

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

It was better than I expected. Thought $5 for a small cup of tea was a bit much!

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.

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

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