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July 24 - July 31
MEL - New Plymouth
$498
$499
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July 30 - August 1
MEL - New Plymouth
$512
$505
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July 30 - August 2
MEL - New Plymouth
$514
$505
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July 30 - August 4
MEL - New Plymouth
$508
$505
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July 7 - July 21
MEL - New Plymouth
$500
$507
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July 27 - August 1
MEL - New Plymouth
$508
$507
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July 7 - August 1
MEL - New Plymouth
$484
$507
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July 7 - July 18
MEL - New Plymouth
$512
$507
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July 21 - August 1
MEL - New Plymouth
$485
$507
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July 27 - August 2
MEL - New Plymouth
$502
$507
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Insights for flights from Melbourne to New Plymouth
How much is a round trip from Melbourne to New Plymouth
Regular price: $421 - $959
Prices for flights from Melbourne to New Plymouth are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between 421 USD and 959 USD. The current lowest deal is 499 USD with Air New Zealand, for travel from Jul 24-Jul 31.
now $499
Low $421
High $959
The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to New Plymouth
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to New Plymouth is April, with a median price of $312. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $575. Prices are generally lower from January to July.
April
Flights from $312
October
Flights from $575
Direct flights from Melbourne to New Plymouth
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Air New Zealand
Jetstar
Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to New Plymouth
Thu, Jun 18
MEL - New Plymouth
Melbourne (MEL) - New Plymouth (NPL)
QantasLink
$623
$1,366
One-way
Fri, Jun 19
MEL - New Plymouth
Melbourne (MEL) - New Plymouth (NPL)
QantasLink
$689
$1,421
One-way
Sat, Jun 20
MEL - New Plymouth
Melbourne (MEL) - New Plymouth (NPL)
QantasLink
$620
$1,329
One-way
Sat, Jun 20
MEL - New Plymouth
Melbourne (MEL) - New Plymouth (NPL)
QantasLink
$694
$1,384
One-way
Mon, Jun 22
MEL - New Plymouth
Melbourne (MEL) - New Plymouth (NPL)
QantasLink
$665
$1,395
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
MEL - New Plymouth
Melbourne (MEL) - New Plymouth (NPL)
QantasLink
$529
$945
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to New Plymouth
Dec 25 - Dec 30
$765 → $724
5%
Jul 30 - Aug 2
$514 → $505
2%
Jul 30 - Aug 1
$512 → $505
1%
Jul 27 - Jul 30
$514 → $507
1%
Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to New Plymouth
Melbourne - New Plymouth route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level.
Recent fares from Melbourne to New Plymouth are above the typical level for this route.
📅 Best time to fly
April is historically the cheapest month to fly.
Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to New Plymouth is April, with a median price of $312.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights typically take 12h 15m.
Flights from Melbourne to New Plymouth typically involve one stop and have a median duration of 12h 15m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are available from multiple airlines.
Connecting flights from Melbourne to New Plymouth are available from airlines like Air New Zealand, QantasLink, and Jetstar.
🏆 Airline highlight
Air New Zealand offers connecting flights.
Air New Zealand has historically offered connecting flights for the Melbourne to New Plymouth route.
🎯 Booking tip
Consider booking during January to July for lower prices.
Historically, prices are lower from January to July, with April being the cheapest month to fly.
Melbourne main airports to depart from
Melbourne (MEL)
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary departure point for flights from Melbourne to New Plymouth.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$499
Avalon (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) offers an alternative departure option for your journey from Melbourne to New Plymouth.
📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$612
New Plymouth main airports to arrive at
New Plymouth (NPL)
New Plymouth Airport is ideal for direct access to New Plymouth and the Taranaki region.
📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$499
Airports nearby New Plymouth used as alternative
Hamilton (HLZ)
Hamilton Airport is a larger regional hub offering more frequent connections to major New Zealand cities.
📍 ~135 km from New Plymouth (approximately a 3-hour drive)
💸 Flights from ~$373
Palmerston North (PMR)
Palmerston North Airport is a significant regional airport with high reliability and multiple daily services.
📍 ~160 km from New Plymouth (requires a drive of nearly 3 hours)
💸 Flights from ~$520
Auckland (AKL)
Auckland Airport is the primary international gateway, offering extensive direct flights not served by regional airports.
📍 ~260 km from New Plymouth (long drive of over 4 hours or requires a separate domestic flight connection)
💸 Flights from ~$317
Whanganui Airport (WAG)
Whanganui Airport is geographically the closest alternative, but with a very limited flight schedule.
📍 ~75 km from New Plymouth
💸 Flights from ~$578
Rotorua Regional (ROT)
Rotorua Regional Airport is an alternative regional hub in the central North Island.
📍 ~190 km from New Plymouth (significant drive through varied terrain)
💸 Flights from ~$500
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From MEL
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Sep 22
New Plymouth, New Zealand
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$1,854
$1,430
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Sep 22
New Plymouth, New Zealand
73% AI deal score
$1,853
$1,431
Save $422
From MEL
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Jun 18
New Plymouth, New Zealand
66% AI deal score
$1,978
From MEL
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Jul 30
New Plymouth, New Zealand
45% AI deal score
$2,093
From MEL
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Jul 31
New Plymouth, New Zealand
44% AI deal score
$2,309
From MEL
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Jul 30
New Plymouth, New Zealand
44% AI deal score
$2,334