Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Auckland to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £261 and £345 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £249 on Jetstar (16 Nov–23 Nov).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £261 and £345 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £249 on Jetstar (16 Nov–23 Nov).

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

How often are flights from Auckland to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 20% of weekly flights between Auckland and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Auckland to Melbourne Airport in 4h 05m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1637 mi. All flights are typically direct.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, at £253, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. Jetstar is currently priced 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Melbourne Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £70. Emirates flights start at £106 while deals on Air New Zealand start at £120 one-way.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport (average of £254). Flying from Auckland to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £342). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Melbourne Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from AKL to MEL are scheduled on a Sunday (64 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Auckland to Melbourne Airport is £130. On average you can expect to pay £563. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Melbourne), can usually be booked for £395.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Auckland to Melbourne Airport on time: Virgin Atlantic (89%), Virgin Australia (84%), Air New Zealand (84%).

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Melbourne Airport are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to Melbourne Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Question 19

What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

For a flight from Auckland to Melbourne, you will be flying from Auckland Intl. Auckland Intl (AKL) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city. Auckland Intl is the only Auckland airport and it handles 44 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Auckland Intl on a regular basis.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Auckland to Melbourne flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Auckland to Melbourne.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Melbourne with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Auckland to Melbourne with no change fees.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Auckland to Melbourne flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	£249
One-way from	£108
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£302
Good round-trip deal	£349 or less
Good one-way deal	£168 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest£253	Average£395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£259	Average£332	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest£260	Average£335	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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

The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

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

It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to Melbourne Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £261 and £345 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £249 on Jetstar (16 Nov–23 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from AKL to MEL are scheduled on a Sunday (64 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

How often are flights from Auckland to Melbourne delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Auckland and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Melbourne flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Melbourne flights?

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

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Auckland to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between £261 and £345 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £249 on Jetstar (16 Nov–23 Nov).