How many flights from Melbourne to Auckland are non-stop?

Historically, approximately 47.9% of flights from Melbourne to Auckland have been non-stop. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has typically been one. This data is based on observations over the trailing 90 days, indicating a significant portion of direct travel options available on this route.

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Auckland?

The typical direct flight time from Melbourne to Auckland is approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 2637 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 9 hours and 50 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of choosing a non-stop option for this route.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

Historically, good prices on flights from Melbourne to Auckland have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer competitive fares. Data from the trailing 30 days indicates that deals for this route appear regularly, making it a favorable route for finding value.

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Melbourne to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Flights from Melbourne to Auckland typically range from $433–$713, with a median fare of $558. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Currently, new deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities for cheap flights from Melbourne to Auckland.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Auckland, February stands out with a median fare of $263. Other cost-effective months include May, with a median of $333, and April, at a median of $340. These months present the most favorable pricing trends for travelers.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Auckland takes approximately 3h 35m. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 2,637 kilometers.

For flights from Melbourne to Auckland, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. When connecting flights are involved, the typical number of stopovers is one.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Auckland

Regular price: A$329 - A$675

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Auckland are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Auckland is between 329 AUD and 675 AUD. The current lowest deal is 464 AUD with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 24.

now A$464

Low A$329

High A$675

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Auckland

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Auckland is February, with a median price of $398. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $732. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$398

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$732

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Auckland

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Auckland

Melbourne (MEL) - Auckland (AKL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$867

A$700

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Auckland

Melbourne (MEL) - Auckland (AKL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,112

A$814

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Auckland

Melbourne (MEL) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,106

A$855

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Auckland

Melbourne (MEL) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,114

A$860

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Auckland

Melbourne (MEL) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,114

A$910

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Auckland

Melbourne (MEL) - Auckland (AKL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,097

A$796

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Auckland

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

A$1,102 → A$864

22%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

A$1,094 → A$863

21%

2 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 7

A$1,100 → A$868

21%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

A$1,100 → A$871

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Auckland

Melbourne - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to Auckland are near the typical level, with a median of $558.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February ($263), May ($333), and April ($340) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 35m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland typically take 3h 35m, while connecting flights average 10h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar provides direct flights on this route, with 47.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar has direct deals

Jetstar offers direct flight deals from Melbourne to Auckland, with one direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Auckland are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights to Auckland.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$463

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is a primary gateway for travelers flying from Melbourne to Auckland.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$465

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Cheapest

Hamilton (HLZ) is a useful alternative due to its proximity and superior road links to Auckland.

📍 ~115 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$501

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Dec 01

Auckland, New Zealand

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$1,071

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Business Class

From MEL

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Jan 13

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$1,049

$996

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Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Dec 04

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$1,055

$996

Save $59

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Oct 30

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$1,043

$996

Save $47

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Jan 21

Auckland, New Zealand

74% AI deal score

$1,050

$996

Save $54

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Jan 29

Auckland, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$1,022

$996

Save $26

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Jan 19

Auckland, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$1,007

$996

Save $11

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Jan 21

Auckland, New Zealand

73% AI deal score

$1,022

$996

Save $26

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Jan 20

Auckland, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$996

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 11

Auckland, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$996

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Jan 16

Auckland, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$996

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Auckland is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed to be around $500. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, averaging $766. Conversely, booking 60+ days out also tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $664.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Auckland is considered to be $433 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $558. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $713 or less over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, February has been the most affordable month to fly from Melbourne to Auckland, with a median price of $263. Other cost-effective months include May, with a median price of $333, and April, with a median price of $340. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $558 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Melbourne to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Auckland

A typical journey from Melbourne to Auckland takes approximately 3h 35m. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 2,637 kilometers.

For flights from Melbourne to Auckland, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. When connecting flights are involved, the typical number of stopovers is one.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Auckland

Regular price: A$329 - A$675

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Auckland are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Auckland is between 329 AUD and 675 AUD. The current lowest deal is 464 AUD with Jetstar, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 24.

now A$464

Low A$329

High A$675

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Auckland

February

Cheapest

Flights from A$398

March

Most Expensive

Flights from A$732

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Auckland

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Auckland

Melbourne (MEL) - Auckland (AKL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$867

A$700

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Auckland

Melbourne (MEL) - Auckland (AKL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,112

A$814

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Auckland

Melbourne (MEL) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,106

A$855

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Auckland

Melbourne (MEL) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,114

A$860

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Auckland

Melbourne (MEL) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,114

A$910

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Auckland

Melbourne (MEL) - Auckland (AKL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$1,097

A$796

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Auckland

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

A$1,102 → A$864

22%

4 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 9

A$1,094 → A$863

21%

2 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 7

A$1,100 → A$868

21%

2 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 6

A$1,100 → A$871

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Auckland

Melbourne - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to Auckland are near the typical level, with a median of $558.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February ($263), May ($333), and April ($340) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 35m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland typically take 3h 35m, while connecting flights average 10h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar provides direct flights on this route, with 47.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar has direct deals

Jetstar offers direct flight deals from Melbourne to Auckland, with one direct deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Auckland are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights to Auckland.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$463

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is a primary gateway for travelers flying from Melbourne to Auckland.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$465

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Cheapest

Hamilton (HLZ) is a useful alternative due to its proximity and superior road links to Auckland.

Auckland, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$996

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Nov 11

Auckland, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$996

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Jan 16

Auckland, New Zealand

72% AI deal score

$996

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Auckland

Melbourne to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Auckland

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Auckland

Direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Auckland

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Auckland

Melbourne - Auckland route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 3h 35m

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

Best Elite deals to Auckland

Jan 29

Dec 01

Jan 13

Dec 04

Oct 30

Jan 21

Jan 29

Jan 19

Jan 21

Jan 20

Nov 11

Jan 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

What is a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

What's the best month to fly from Melbourne to Auckland?

How many flights from Melbourne to Auckland are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Auckland?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

Related routes

More routes from Melbourne

Flights to Auckland from other cities

Melbourne to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Auckland

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Auckland

Direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Auckland

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Auckland

Melbourne - Auckland route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 3h 35m

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar has direct deals

Deals are frequent on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

Best Elite deals to Auckland

Jan 29

Dec 01

Jan 13

Dec 04

Oct 30

Jan 21

Jan 29

Jan 19

Jan 21

Jan 20

Nov 11

Jan 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

What is a good price for a flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

What's the best month to fly from Melbourne to Auckland?