Cheap flights from Auckland to Melbourne from $160 AKL → MEL

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $301 to $504.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

3 fares on 3 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $466.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $127 to $163.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 19 Jan 2027, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

12 fares on 12 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $155.

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Melbourne?

The cheapest return found recently is $474 with Jetstar, 8 Jan 2027 to 13 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $466 with Jetstar, 17 Nov to 24 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $470 to $496.

How much is a one-way flight from Auckland to Melbourne?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $160 with Jetstar, 19 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $155 with Jetstar, 16 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $160 to $193.

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

November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $466, 17 Nov to 24 Nov, found 4 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $155, 16 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne?

In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 46% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Auckland to Melbourne?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $474 with Jetstar, 8 Jan 2027 to 13 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $160 with Jetstar, 19 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Melbourne?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 19 Jan 2027, takes 4 h 10 min from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tullamarine Airport (MEL).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

Between 16 Nov and 8 Jan 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest return on all 3 departure dates we hold. Between 3 Jan 2027 and 17 Apr 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 9 of the 12 departure dates we hold, Qatar Airways on 2 and Qantas on 1.