Cheap flights from Auckland to Melbourne

One-way fares from $243 · AKL → MEL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$243

Jetstar · Tue, 1 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from $243

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar

Flight time
4h 05m

2,630 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Melbourne

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. December 2026 Cheapest $243
  2. January 2027 $309
  3. February 2027 $285
  4. March 2027 $305

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart09:40 Tue, 1 DecAKL → MEL 4h 10m · Direct
$243one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart20:45 Fri, 4 DecAKL → MEL 4h 05m · Direct
$268one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart09:40 Tue, 8 DecAKL → MEL 4h 10m · Direct
$287one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart09:40 Wed, 30 DecAKL → MEL 4h 10m · Direct
$454one way, per person
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About flights from Auckland to Melbourne

Auckland (AKL) and Melbourne (MEL) are about 2,630 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 05m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $243, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Auckland to Melbourne?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $243 with Jetstar, departing Tuesday, 1 December 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $243 to $309.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $243 one way.

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Melbourne?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Melbourne?

A direct flight takes about 4h 05m. Auckland and Melbourne are around 2,630 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Auckland to Melbourne?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar.

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