Cheap flights from Melbourne to Auckland

One-way fares from $249 · MEL → AKL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Auckland → Melbourne
Cheapest fare
$249

Jetstar · Sun, 31 Jan

Cheapest month
January

from $249

Direct flights
Yes

Jetstar and Qantas

Flight time
3h 35m

2,630 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Auckland

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

  1. November 2026 $341
  2. December 2026 $355
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $249
  4. February 2027 $293
  5. March 2027 $271
  6. April 2027 $315
  7. July 2027 $338

Cheapest dates in January 2027

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

Jetstar
Depart23:55 Sun, 31 JanMEL → AKL 3h 35m · Direct
$249one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart18:55 Sat, 23 JanMEL → AKL 3h 35m · Direct
$279one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart18:55 Mon, 11 JanMEL → AKL 3h 35m · Direct
$300one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart18:55 Sat, 16 JanMEL → AKL 3h 35m · Direct
$300one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart23:55 Tue, 19 JanMEL → AKL 3h 35m · Direct
$300one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart18:55 Mon, 25 JanMEL → AKL 3h 35m · Direct
$316one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart23:55 Thu, 28 JanMEL → AKL 3h 35m · Direct
$332one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart23:55 Fri, 15 JanMEL → AKL 3h 35m · Direct
$336one way, per person
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About flights from Melbourne to Auckland

Melbourne (MEL) and Auckland (AKL) are about 2,630 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 35m, and recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Qantas. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $249, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $249 with Jetstar, departing Sunday 31 January 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $249 to $355.

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

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $249 one way.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Auckland?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Jetstar and Qantas.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Auckland?

A direct flight takes about 3h 35m. Melbourne and Auckland are around 2,630 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Auckland?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar and Qantas.

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