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23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
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$371Jetstar
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Sun, 9 Feb - Thu, 13 Feb
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$382Jetstar
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$390Jetstar
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23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
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$391Jetstar
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Wed, 4 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
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$393Jetstar
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$573Air New Zealand
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07:00 - 16:50MEL-AKL
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07:35 - 20:05AKL-MEL
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$679LATAM Airlines
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Sun, 1 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
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$279Jetstar
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$280Jetstar
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13:40 - 19:05MEL-AKL
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$287China Airlines
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$321Air New Zealand
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$323Air New Zealand
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13:40 - 19:05MEL-AKL
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$327China Airlines
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Tue, 3 Dec
18:50 - 00:25MEL-AKL
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$452Air Tahiti Nui
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Thu, 7 Nov
06:45 - 12:20MEL-AKL
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$475Air Tahiti Nui
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Sat, 16 Nov
18:50 - 00:25MEL-AKL
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$502Qantas Airways
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Thu, 7 Nov
15:20 - 00:45MEL-AKL
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$522Qantas Airways
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Thu, 7 Nov
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
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$640Jetstar
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Tue, 5 Nov - Thu, 7 Nov
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
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$675Jetstar
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Sat, 9 Nov - Wed, 13 Nov
19:25 - 16:50MEL-AKL
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07:35 - 13:15AKL-MEL
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Thu, 7 Nov - Mon, 11 Nov
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3h 45mdirect
15:30 - 17:45AKL-MEL
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07:35 - 13:15AKL-MEL
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18:50 - 00:25MEL-AKL
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06:05 - 08:20AKL-MEL
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$746Qantas Airways
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Tue, 5 Nov - Sat, 9 Nov
18:50 - 00:25MEL-AKL
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15:35 - 17:50AKL-MEL
4h 15mdirect
$766Qantas Airways
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Thu, 7 Nov - Sat, 9 Nov
00:30 - 12:05MEL-AKL
33h 35m1 stop
01:40 - 09:25AKL-MEL
33h 45m1 stop
$5,359Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 5 Nov - Sat, 9 Nov
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01:40 - 20:45AKL-MEL
21h 05m1 stop
$5,843Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 5 Nov - Tue, 12 Nov
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$391Jetstar
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Wed, 4 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
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$405Jetstar
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$412Jetstar
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Mon, 9 Dec - Wed, 11 Dec
18:50 - 00:25MEL-AKL
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4h 15mdirect
$606Emirates
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Thu, 28 Nov - Sat, 7 Dec
18:50 - 00:25MEL-AKL
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$682Emirates
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Thu, 28 Nov - Sat, 7 Dec
18:55 - 00:40MEL-AKL
3h 45mdirect
15:30 - 17:45AKL-MEL
4h 15mdirect
$723Air New Zealand
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Thu, 7 Nov - Fri, 8 Nov
13:55 - 19:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
06:05 - 08:20AKL-MEL
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$734Qantas Airways
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Tue, 10 Dec - Thu, 19 Dec
18:50 - 00:25MEL-AKL
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06:05 - 08:20AKL-MEL
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$752Qantas Airways
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Thu, 21 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov
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08:50 - 10:50AKL-MEL
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$778Air New Zealand
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Sat, 28 Dec - Wed, 1 Jan
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$872Air Tahiti Nui
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Flights from Melbourne to Auckland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Auckland 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 Melbourne to Auckland?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Auckland on a Saturday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland, 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 Auckland is August, where tickets cost $400 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $716 and $553 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland, 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 Melbourne Airport to Auckland, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 105 days before departure.

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Low season

July

High season

December

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Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (44% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Auckland

When to book flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Auckland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 Melbourne to Auckland flights

  • What kind of disability access services does Melbourne Airport provide?

    Melbourne Airport provides easy navigation with travelators and lifts connecting arrivals and departures of all terminals, undercover disability parking, disabled toilets in most areas and a Hidden Disability Program consisting of a lanyard and sensory map. Additional staff training is given to ensure that travellers with wheelchairs, impaired mobility or otherwise in need of assistance will have the best service possible given to them by the staff of Melbourne Airport.

  • What kind of food options are there at Melbourne Airport?

    Melbourne Airport has a fairly large food court and a huge range of coffee shops, bars, cafes and takeaway food. With cuisines from all over the world, from Vietmanese to Japanese, Portugese to Italian, you’ll have no problem finding something for your palate before you board your flight. There are also plenty of bakeries and convenience stores if you want to take a snack with you.

  • Does Auckland Airport have car hire offices?

    There are hire car offices just outside the arrivals area on the ground floor; you will see the signs directing you to the car hire desks as soon as you have collected your bags. KAYAK can help you book a hire car too, just click ‘Cars’ on the left side column once you’ve searched your travel dates above.

  • What is there to do in the Auckland Airport?

    If you’re only in Auckland for a short time, there are a number of tour companies that offer private tours from the airport, including chartered flights and helicopter flights over the picturesque Auckland harbour and surrounding landscape. You can find a tourist information desk with more information in the arrivals area of the international terminal.

  • What hotels are there near the Auckland Airport?

    For those looking for accommodation more convenient to the airport than to the city centre, the Novotel Auckland Airport is the only hotel on the airport campus, with business facilities, comfortable rooms and 24-hour dining options, located near the international terminal. Another option, however, is the nearby ibis Budget, only a few minutes away from the airport entrance.

  • What shopping can I find at Melbourne Airport?

    For those looking for shopping opportunities at Melbourne Airport, the airport has a large luxury tax-free shopping mall in Terminal 2 with a range of designer brands, including Tiffany & Co, Burberry, Max Mara, and Emporio Armani.

  • How can I relax at Auckland airport?

    For those with a layover at Auckland airport, you may not have a chance to leave the airport building. However, you can freshen up after your flight with a quick shower in one of the airport lounges or in the block at the international terminal. Alternatively, you could grab a quick massage to help you relax at one of the chairs near Gates 2-4.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Auckland was $184 for a one-way ticket and $245 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Auckland?

    Melbourne and Auckland are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Melbourne from Melbourne and will be arriving at Auckland Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Auckland, Air Tahiti Nui or China Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Auckland are Air Tahiti Nui and China Airlines. With an average price for the route of $808 and an overall rating of 8.6, Air Tahiti Nui is the most popular choice. China Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $668 and an overall rating of 8.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

    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 to Auckland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Auckland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from Melbourne 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 to Auckland?

    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 Auckland with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

    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 Auckland from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport to Auckland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $353 or less one-way and $492 or less round-trip.
  • When you arrive at Auckland Airport (AKL), if you are in need of any assistance, they have dedicated staff known as Hospitality Ambassadors in bright blue jackets, also known as ‘bluecoats’, who can direct you or help you find whatever you need.
  • When departing for an international flight from Melbourne, it will always be from the T2 terminal. If you first have a connection within Australia, that flight could be departing from either T1, T3 or T4.
  • If you’re driving to Melbourne Airport (MEL), you will get the best rate at the Value Car Park at a flat rate of A $12 per day, plus a free courtesy bus to the terminal running roughly every 15min.
  • Most local airlines offer regular flights from Melbourne to Auckland, including budget airline Jetstar and the award-winning Air New Zealand. If you need a spot to relax before your flight, you will find airline passenger lounges for Air New Zealand, Qantas and Emirates all at Melbourne Airport.
  • If you are continuing your journey after your flights from Melbourne to Auckland to elsewhere in New Zealand, you will need to transfer from Auckland’s international terminal to the domestic terminal. If you’d like to walk it, it takes 10 minutes if you just follow the green line. Otherwise you can use the bright green shuttle bus that departs from each terminal every 15 minutes.
  • There is no train to Melbourne airport, however, you can catch one of the five public bus services that stop at the airport station. Alternatively, you can take the SkyBus, a more direct shuttle service that can take you to and from the airport to Melbourne city centre. You can find the bus timetable and book your tickets at the airport website.
  • Travelling from Auckland airport, you can use Auckland’s SkyBus to the city centre or to North Harbour. The trip will take you about an hour. Another option is to use the RideMate app. Partnered with the New Zealand Transport Authority, this app can track your fastest, cheapest or most reliable route from Auckland airport and can provide you with options on how to get to your destination.
  • If you are travelling with children, you can find a children’s play area in Melbourne Airport at Terminal 2 opposite Gate 15b. For those travelling with infants, you can find numerous changing facilities throughout all four airport terminals.
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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Auckland Intl?

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

Direct departures

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, +16 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Wednesday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Thursday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

Friday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 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, +16 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +17 more

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Direct returns

Auckland Intl to Melbourne

Monday

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

Air China, Air New Zealand, +15 more

Tuesday

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

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

Wednesday

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

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +15 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Friday

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

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, +13 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Sunday

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

Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Auckland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Auckland. 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.
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Air Tahiti NuiOverall score based on 68 reviews
7.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.9Crew
8.5Boarding
7.7Food
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I’m not an airline food fan but the service was excellent!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2024SEA - CDG
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I’m not an airline food fan but the service was excellent!

There is no legroom for someone who is even a little taller than average. The woman in front of me leaned her seat back all the way, so that my knees were wedged up against her seat. When I asked her to adjust it, she flatly refused, and the flight attendant basically told me that I would have to put up with it - for an 11-hour flight! I will not use this airline again.

Really good experience. Was reasonably priced, Boarding was easy, on time, and service was great. No complaints at all :)

I always love flying with Air Tahiti Nui: the flower when you board, the colors of the pillows/blankets, the fun safety video, etc. It brings the charm of Tahiti to the plane, which is very relaxing. Food was great. Only weakness is the entertainment system, which did not have a lot of interesting content, so I ended up watching Netflix shows I had downloaded to my phone. The other issue was not related to Air Tahiti but the Seattle airport, which made us wait for 1 hour at security. Ruined the whole flying experience and almost made me loose my next flight.

The service was really nice. The wine was great and the food was good. More water offered during the flight would have been nice.

Booked family of 4. None of us were seated together. Desk agent would not make any seat adjustments. Gate agent would not make any seat adjustments. Had to negotiate once on board with other passengers to trade seats. Don’t understand why you would separate seating of family all booked on same reservation. Was not able to select seats on Kayak nor Air Tahiti prior to airport.

Seats were roomy. Staff was great offering free drinks and refills constantly. Everything was very clean.

The sound system was so bad I could not watch movies.

Reclining seats with leg rest! Amazing flight crew! Loved the food! Everything was perfect!

The crew was very friendly and welcoming. Boarding was calm and organized. Take off and Landing was perfect and in time.

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

Worst flight I ever had I payed for special seats with underpriced which I never recieved. I will like you to make sure that I am refunded my 134.00 dollars that I paid for the seats that I never received. I am looking forward for Kayak to look into this issue with underpriced because they took my money and never booked the seats for me with the airline.

They were very pleasant and helpful. My husband and I were sitted apart. We asked if we could be seated together were told flight ws fuly booked but would try. After a while they were able to make it work we got seats together. Their food is good and attendents are very friendly/helpful.

More leg room or a bed hahaha but in all was one of the best flys I been on

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

On the DXB to IAD flight, missed the snack between the meals again...

When you buy emirates you don’t expect low cost. Boarding by bus. Seat will not incline. Line before emergency exit. Eating tray hits belly (and I didn’t grow lately). Entertainment on demand by payment.

Most aspects of the flight were great! The entertainment was mediocre, though, which made such a long flight less enjoyable.

The food was pretty good and the crew were excellent. It would have been excellent all round but for screaming children. Six hours at least of a 10 hr flight. Mostly 1 child clearly on the spectrum and probably ADHD but I really felt for the parents and grandparents who were obviously struggling and doing the best they could under the circumstances. No reflection on the airline of course and we all need to be more tolerant with these challenges . Slept for 15 hrs when I got home.

I am vegan. The food was balanced, tasty and enough. I enjoyed the ride. The crew was very friendly and went out of their way to please the passengers.

New Zealand crew were attentive. We were not informed that we needed transit document to pass through New Zealand. A checkin employee helped with this for which we were thankful.

The boarding process was less than ideal. While I liked being greeted with “Kia Ora”, the rest of the process was very average for business-class travel — queue, crowding, no clear separation between economy and business premier. The aircraft felt old, even though I believe it was only 6 years’ old. Travelling in Business Premier in Air New Zealand is like sitting in a glass bowl. One can see everyone, and everyone can see others. Very bad structuring of seats. If you have a choice, fly another airlines like Singapore Airlines for business — I had the option, but chose this flight due to it’s departure time. Regrettable decision. I had opted for Vegan food choice. Very poor food as well as service. It is as if the chefs preparing the meal have little idea what nutritious, healthy and filling plant-based food is. And the crew were totally uncoordinated. In the main dinner meal, the first thing I was served was a fruit bowl, and then followed by other items. No mention was made that the fruit bowl (served first) was the dessert! And then after my meal tray was cleared another steward (not the one who served the main meal) comes around asks me that now that I had had the would like the dessert. I said yes, please. He went off and comes back to tell me discreetly that I’ve already had my dessert! He also didn’t know what the dessert was — and I guess it was the fruit platter that was the first item I was served. I was traveling with partner, who had similar experience. For her, they just cleared her table without offering dessert. Extremely poor coordination. The area behind the seats was extremely dirty. I just happened to use the overhead light to try and locate something that had fallen, only to be horrified at the dust, crumbs and all kinds of other particles. The only good thing about the flight was that when it ended, our bags came very very quickly. But that I guess is more to do with airport operations for Air New Zealands at Auckland Airport rather than the flight itself. I would think very hard next time I have to fly Business Premier in New Zealand, especially on Boeing 787-9NZM, which this plane was. Basically if you are selecting seats and find that they are at a diagonal angle, do not book this if you are looking for luxurious travel. Better off with premium economy or a good economy seat. The quality of food and service indeed was way below par.

Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

The entire process was excellent! The economy sits are a bit snug so I'll have to be sure to purchase premier or business class next time but, other than that, food, service, attendants were exceptional. Gate agents and ticket agents too!

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

Good communication regarding any updates time of flight and flight delayed. The fight was delayed by two and half hours at eleventh hour. That was unexpected, especially when you international passenger.

The service was excellent. The quarters were a little cramped in Economy, and we had to exist there for 18 hours.

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Terrible. 6 hour delay with no explanations and only 15 dollars in food credits. A disaster. I'll just leave it at that.

We paid for business class seats for the comfort that comes with that but couldn’t use the bathroom as it was full all the time.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

Flight is overpriced. Quality of service is poor. Constant delays. This flight again was multiple times delayed. The relaxed and careless attitude of staff is appalling. People are busy and it does matter if we do things more efficiently than chilled out. Once the flight was ready to depart we had more delays due to the careless approach of boarding passengers. Food is highly processed with limited options and super unhealthy. Leg room is shockingly bad. Even the biz class is pretty bad. Coupled with the horrendous prices Qantas only benefits given Australia is their home market. Otherwise they are not competitive at all.

The flight was good, long obviously but smooth. The seats are pretty small, definitely notice a difference for long haul compared to Emirates or Cathay Pacific it’s more like medium haul seating for space. Food options were good, children’s meals were good for my fussy 3yo.

Top notch service, good selection of snack and meal options, generous accommodation for luggage, and great selection of in cabin entertainment. I really appreciate the offering of pillows, blankets, sleep mask, tb&paste, and earplugs. The only complaint I can make was that my seat was horribly uncomfortable and lacked cushion.

An extremely long flight packed in like sardines. But they feed you often with meals,drinks and snacks. They have a lot of movies and audio books

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

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

The flight was over an hour late due to staff shortages and due to it being the last evening flight, I got back to Sydney very late

This was the most horrific experience we have ever had. I would advise people to steer clear of this airline at all costs.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Auckland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/12Wed
directJetstar
3h 35mMEL-AKL
$279
4/12Wed
directJetstar
3h 35mMEL-AKL
$280
10/12Tue
directChina Airlines
3h 25mMEL-AKL
$287
3/12Tue
directAir New Zealand
3h 40mMEL-AKL
$321
1/2Sat
directAir New Zealand
3h 30mMEL-AKL
$323
3/12Tue
directChina Airlines
3h 25mMEL-AKL
$327
7/11Thu
directAir Tahiti Nui
3h 35mMEL-AKL
$452
16/11Sat
directAir Tahiti Nui
3h 35mMEL-AKL
$474
7/11Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 35mMEL-AKL
$502
7/11Thu
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7h 25mMEL-AKL
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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Auckland that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/11Tue
directJetstar
3h 35mMEL-AKL
7/11Thu
directJetstar
4h 05mAKL-MEL
$640
9/11Sat
directJetstar
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13/11Wed
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4h 05mAKL-MEL
$675
7/11Thu
multi-stop
43h 25mMEL-AKL
11/11Mon
multi-stop
7h 40mAKL-MEL
$711
7/11Thu
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3h 45mMEL-AKL
8/11Fri
directAir New Zealand
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$723
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12/11Tue
direct
4h 05mAKL-MEL
$726
7/11Thu
multi-stop
43h 25mMEL-AKL
10/11Sun
multi-stop
7h 40mAKL-MEL
$731
5/11Tue
directQantas Airways
3h 35mMEL-AKL
9/11Sat
directQantas Airways
4h 15mAKL-MEL
$746
7/11Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 35mMEL-AKL
9/11Sat
directQantas Airways
4h 15mAKL-MEL
$766
5/11Tue
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
33h 35mMEL-AKL
9/11Sat
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
33h 45mAKL-MEL
$5,359
5/11Tue
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
33h 35mMEL-AKL
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multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
21h 05mAKL-MEL
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