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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$381 25 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov – 28 Nov | $456 | Qantas | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 3 Dec | $415 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 12 Dec | $405 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 3 Jan 2027 | $674 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 | $571 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 | $369 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 | $381 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Feb 2027 – 26 Feb 2027 | $420 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Feb 2027 – 7 Mar 2027 | $438 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Mar 2027 – 23 Mar 2027 | $348 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Mar 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 | $372 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027 | $437 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $348.
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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$324 5 Oct 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec | $260 | Air New Zealand | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Dec | $234 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Dec | $257 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 31 Jan 2027 | $210 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Feb 2027 | $168 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | stops unknown | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Feb 2027 | $213 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | stops unknown | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Mar 2027 | $185 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Mar 2027 | $173 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 May 2027 | $176 | Virgin Australia | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Oct 2027 | $324 | Virgin Australia | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $168.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand.
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.
Today's prices for 25 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 5 Oct 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $335 | Cheapest seen | 46 |
| 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
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $315 | $232 | +49% | 18 |
| 60–89 days | $265 | $175 | +25% | 22 |
| 90–179 days | $211 | $160 | Cheapest seen | 48 |
| 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
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