$216 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to New Zealand

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Best New Zealand Flight Deals from Melbourne

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Auckland
Aucklanddirect$352
Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$425
Christchurch
Christchurchdirect$397
Wellington
Wellington1 stop$410
Napier
Napier1 stop$643
Nelson
Nelson1 stop$732
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$553
Palmerston North
Palmerston North1 stop$1,644
Rotorua
Rotorua1 stop$675
Invercargill
Invercargill2 stops$848
Blenheim
Blenheim1 stop$1,303

Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to New Zealand

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to New Zealand that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to New Zealand

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to New Zealand.
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Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
$352Jetstar
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Mon, 19 May - Mon, 26 May
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 05:30MEL-AKL
3h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:40 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 05mdirect
$353Jetstar
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Mon, 19 May - Sat, 31 May
Air New Zealand Logo
18:25 - 18:15MEL-WLG
21h 50m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 08:10WLG-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$410Air New Zealand
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Fri, 9 May - Sun, 11 May
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 14:50MEL-WLG
3h 40mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 08:10WLG-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$423Air New Zealand
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Fri, 9 May - Sun, 11 May
Qantas Airways Logo
18:40 - 00:10MEL-CHC
3h 30mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:20 - 08:10CHC-MEL
3h 50mdirect
$508Qantas Airways
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Mon, 9 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 00:10MEL-AKL
3h 40mdirect
Emirates Logo
06:10 - 08:20AKL-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$509Emirates
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Fri, 2 May - Fri, 9 May
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 00:10MEL-AKL
3h 40mdirect
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 22:45AKL-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$511Emirates
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Fri, 1 Aug - Mon, 18 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
18:30 - 00:10MEL-AKL
3h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
06:10 - 08:20AKL-MEL
4h 10mdirect
$513Qantas Airways
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Thu, 3 Jul - Thu, 10 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
11:35 - 17:45MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 19:15ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$532Virgin Australia
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Mon, 29 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
11:35 - 17:45MEL-ZQN
3h 10mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 19:15ZQN-MEL
3h 35mdirect
$553Virgin Australia
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Wed, 1 Oct - Tue, 7 Oct

KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to New Zealand flights

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

What is the cheapest Melbourne to New Zealand flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Melbourne to New Zealand.
The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Melbourne found in the last 72 hours was to Queenstown, at $249 return. The most popular route is from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Auckland (AKL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $333.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Melbourne to New Zealand depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, when retur flights cost $281 on average. Morning departures are around 116% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $832.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne to New Zealand?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $1,340, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to New Zealand is August, when tickets cost $431 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of return tickets is $705 and $587 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to New Zealand?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to New Zealand?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from Melbourne to New Zealand, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to New Zealand

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to New Zealand? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
China AirlinesOverall score based on 725 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.3Boarding
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
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It was our first time flying with China Airlines and had a very nice experience. The airline staff & crews both on the ground and air were very nice. Food on the plane was very good. Will recommend it to family and friends.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025MNL - TPE
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It was our first time flying with China Airlines and had a very nice experience. The airline staff & crews both on the ground and air were very nice. Food on the plane was very good. Will recommend it to family and friends.

Not great, will likely try to fly another or maybe I should have upgraded my ticket? Needed Air…

I don’t think I’ll be flying them again. Tight seats, no flowing air or air nozzles that you can turn air on you, for those who could have motion sickness this would be your worst nightmare. The pilot was great and experienced (which is what you want when flying 12 hours) overall I’m thankful knowledgeable pilots!

My ticket did not indication which group I was in for boarding; the gate attended help me

Very routh cabin crew food is only 2 meals for 13 hours fry with them They should get better training how to service good super routh language and talking with customer

I would like to commend the staff from this flight. They all looked happy and I can tell they love what they are doing and constantly smiling while serving the passengers. Special mention to the guy FA in our section. I did not get his name but he is so far the best F.A I have ever encountered!

staff are super nice and effiecient! It was a very comfortable and relaxing flight

When I booked a premium economy ticket. I then had to pay $100+ to book my seat.

Boarding could have been a little bit better but other than that it was a pretty good experience. I think because of the stowaway to Paris France recently they are being extra diligent about boarding passes at the gate. But they boarded the back of the plane first, and that's something I really think needs to start in the USA.

I was ordered vegetarian food, but didn't services to me :(

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

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Our baggage didn’t arrive with us on the plane. Need I say more?

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.

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

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

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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