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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle

MEL — NTL
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Newcastle Williamtown are usually found in February or August, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Newcastle

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£78
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Newcastle

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Newcastle. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to NTL?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Newcastle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 August 2025.

When flying from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the morning.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Newcastle from Melbourne?

    For a flight from Melbourne to Newcastle, you will be flying into Williamtown. Newcastle Williamtown (NTL) is just 9.7 mi from the center of the city. Williamtown is the only Newcastle airport and it handles 14 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. 0 airlines have flights to Newcastle Williamtown from Melbourne on a regular basis.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle?

    Consider Virgin Australia (83%), Singapore Airlines (83%) or Air India (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Newcastle.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Newcastle that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Newcastle flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Newcastle.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Newcastle by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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