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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Auckland from $324 AVV, MEL → AKL

Avalon Airport (AVV), Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)

The cheapest return found recently is $381 with Jetstar, 25 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $324 with Virgin Australia, 5 Oct 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$324, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$381, 25 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027
Usual return price
$379 to $443
Cheapest month to fly
March 2027, return fares from $348 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Jetstar, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia
Shortest nonstop flight found
3 h 35 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $379 to $443.

Cheapest return found recently

$381

25 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 · Jetstar

Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)

Leaves 11:55 p.m. · Return leaves 8:45 p.m. · 7 h 40 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$381

25 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 · Jetstar

Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)

Leaves 11:55 p.m. · Return leaves 8:45 p.m. · 7 h 40 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $381 25 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $348 9 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $335 to $400.

$381, the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of $335 to $400.

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

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates from 25 Nov to 24 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 6-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

126 fares on 12 departure dates

25 Nov – 28 Nov: $456, found 2 days ago26 Nov – 3 Dec: $415, found 7 days ago7 Dec – 12 Dec: $405, found 6 days ago26 Dec – 3 Jan 2027: $674, found 5 days ago3 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027: $571, found 3 days ago24 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027: $369, found 8 days ago25 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027: $381, found 2 days ago12 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027: $420, found 4 days ago19 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027: $438, found 6 days ago9 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027: $348, found 7 days ago18 Mar 2027 – 23 Apr 2027: $372, found 7 days ago24 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027: $437, found 2 days agoNovDecJanFebMarApr
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
25 Nov – 28 Nov$456QantasTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Nov – 3 Dec$415JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Dec – 12 Dec$405JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Dec – 3 Jan 2027$674JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
3 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027$571JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027$369JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027$381JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027$420JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027$438JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027$348JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Mar 2027 – 23 Apr 2027$372JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027$437JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $348.

November 2026From $4152 departure dates26 Nov – 3 Dec · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $4052 departure dates7 Dec – 12 Dec · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $3693 departure dates24 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $4202 departure dates12 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $348Cheapest seen2 departure dates9 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $4371 departure date24 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $178 to $251.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$324

5 Oct 2027 · Virgin Australia

Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)

Leaves 8:20 p.m. · 16 h 15 min trip

1 stop · via Gold Coast Airport (OOL) · overnight connection · 11 h connection

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$341

5 Oct 2027 · Jetstar

Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)

Leaves 12:10 p.m. · 3 h 35 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $324 5 Oct 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $168 18 Feb 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $160 to $271.

At $324, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.

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

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates from 3 Dec to 5 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Oct 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

35 fares on 10 departure dates

3 Dec: $260, found 3 days ago4 Dec: $234, found 6 days ago7 Dec: $257, found 5 days ago31 Jan 2027: $210, found 4 days ago18 Feb 2027: $168, found 5 days ago21 Feb 2027: $213, found 4 days ago5 Mar 2027: $185, found 5 days ago14 Mar 2027: $173, found 6 days ago8 May 2027: $176, found 5 days ago5 Oct 2027: $324, found 2 days agoDecJanFebMarMayOct
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
3 Dec$260Air New ZealandTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
4 Dec$234JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
7 Dec$257JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
31 Jan 2027$210JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
18 Feb 2027$168JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)stops unknownfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
21 Feb 2027$213JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)stops unknownfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
5 Mar 2027$185JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
14 Mar 2027$173JetstarTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
8 May 2027$176Virgin AustraliaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
5 Oct 2027$324Virgin AustraliaTullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $168.

December 2026From $2343 departure dates4 Dec · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $2101 departure date31 Jan 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $168Cheapest seen2 departure dates18 Feb 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $1732 departure dates14 Mar 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $1761 departure date8 May 2027 · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
October 2027From $3241 departure date5 Oct 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Melbourne to Auckland

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Melbourne to Auckland?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$529$391+38%15
7–13 days$455$391+18%24
14–29 days$424$369+10%43
30–59 days$384$335Cheapest seen46
60–89 days$407$350+6%49
90–179 days$398$348+4%46
180+ days$413$362+8%30

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 33% lower than 30 to 59 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.

See these ranges as a table
Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
30–59 days$315$232+49%18
60–89 days$265$175+25%22
90–179 days$211$160Cheapest seen48
180+ days$214$176+1%45

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

One-way

Melbourne → Hamilton

114 km from Auckland

$243

$81 less than flying to Auckland

19 Aug 2027 · AVV → HLZ · 1 stop

found 6 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 25 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

The cheapest return found recently is $381 with Jetstar, 25 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $348 with Jetstar, 9 Mar 2027 to 23 Mar 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 12 departure dates is usually $379 to $443.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $324 with Virgin Australia, 5 Oct 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $168 with Jetstar, 18 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $178 to $251.

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

March 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $348, 9 Mar 2027 to 23 Mar 2027, found 7 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $168, 18 Feb 2027, found 5 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 27% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 33% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $381 with Jetstar, 25 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $341 with Jetstar, 5 Oct 2027, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 5 Oct 2027, takes 3 h 35 min from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Auckland Airport (AKL). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Virgin Australia on 5 Oct 2027, takes 16 h 15 min with 1 stop, including a 11 h connection.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

Between 25 Nov and 24 Apr 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest return on 11 of the 12 departure dates we hold, and Qantas on 1. Between 3 Dec and 5 Oct 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 7 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Virgin Australia on 2 and Air New Zealand on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work