Cheap flights from Melbourne to Newcastle

One-way fares from $139 · MEL → NTL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$139

Virgin Australia · Wed, 11 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $139

Direct flights
Yes

Virgin Australia and Jetstar

Flight time
1h 30m

820 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle

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

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $139

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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

Virgin Australia
Depart06:15 Wed, 11 NovMEL → NTL 1h 40m · Direct
$139one way, per person
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Jetstar
Depart06:30 Thu, 12 NovMEL → NTL 1h 30m · Direct
$166one way, per person
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Virgin Australia
Depart06:15 Fri, 6 NovMEL → NTL 1h 40m · Direct
$174one way, per person
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Virgin Australia
Depart06:15 Mon, 9 NovMEL → NTL 1h 40m · Direct
$185one way, per person
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About flights from Melbourne to Newcastle

Melbourne (MEL) and Newcastle (NTL) are about 820 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $139, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Melbourne to Newcastle?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $139 with Virgin Australia, departing Wednesday 11 November 2026.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $139 one way.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Virgin Australia and Jetstar.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Newcastle?

A direct flight takes about 1h 30m. Melbourne and Newcastle are around 820 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Newcastle?

Recent fares on this route were with Virgin Australia and Jetstar.

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