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Find the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Auckland to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Auckland to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$385
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week365

Finding cheap flights from Auckland to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Auckland to Melbourne is $385. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 7 minutes is the average flight time from Auckland to Melbourne.
Qantas, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand fly direct from Auckland to Melbourne.
As of April 2024, there are 1,460 flights per week flying from Auckland to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Melbourne is usually June.
If you're flying from Auckland, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from $385.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Melbourne on Sunday, 2 June 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 7 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
The cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne is Jetstar .

What information do I need to know before arriving in Melbourne?

Though Melbourne has 3 airports, the only one that welcomes direct routes from Darwin is the Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. This is the largest airport in the city, with 4 modern terminals.

  • Terminal 1 – Qantas flights arrive in this terminal.
  • Terminal 3 – Virgin Australia flights arrive in this terminal.
  • Terminal 4 – Jetstar flights depart arrive in this terminal.

All of the domestic terminals offer access to cash machines, coffee kiosks, restaurants, shops, information desks, free WiFi, and a pet hotel. The terminals can be accessed on foot.

What is the weather like in Melbourne? 

  • The city of Melbourne averages 30°C in the summer, and 6-14°C in the winter.

Is there a time difference between Darwin and Melbourne?

  • Melbourne is 30 minutes ahead of Darwin during Standard Time (ST), and 1.5 hours ahead of Darwin during Daylight Savings Time (DST).

Is the Melbourne cheaper than Darwin?

Melbourne is cheaper than Darwin, but only by 5-15%. Your dining and drinking expenses will be the lowest in comparison, and you can hop around the city’s best bars, by reading our guide on the 10 best bars in Melbourne.

  Darwin Melbourne
Average cost of a meal for 2 people $80 $80
Average cost of a coffee $4.80 $4
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD $25-30 $60

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