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      Compare Melbourne Tullamarine to Auckland International flight deals

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      Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to Auckland International

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $507. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Auckland.$446 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $446, select.
      Auckland.$446 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 May, returning Sun, 30 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Sun, 30 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $446, select.
      Auckland.$447 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jul, returning Tue, 27 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 24 Jul, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Tue, 27 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $447, select.
      Auckland.$447 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jun, returning Mon, 7 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 3 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $447, select.
      Auckland.$448 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 May, returning Sun, 13 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 24 May, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $448, select.
      Auckland.$466 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $466, select.
      Auckland.$466 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr, returning Sat, 24 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $466, select.
      Auckland.$466 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $466, select.
      Auckland.$466 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $466, select.
      Auckland.$467 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $467, select.
      Auckland.$467 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $467, select.
      Auckland.$467 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Sat, 27 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $467, select.
      Auckland.$468 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $468, select.
      Auckland.$474 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan, returning Sun, 13 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $474, select.
      Auckland.$477 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $477, select.
      Auckland.$486 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 3 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $486, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine to Auckland International found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Auckland International

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Auckland International flights are currently cheapest in February.
      Sep
      from $779
      Oct
      from $507
      Nov
      from $466
      Dec
      from $467
      Jan
      from $507
      Feb
      from $446
      Mar
      from $467
      Apr
      from $466
      May
      from $446
      Jun
      from $447
      Jul
      from $447
      Aug
      from $693

      Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Auckland International

      Air Canada
      Air China
      Air India
      Air New Zealand
      Air Tahiti Nui
      American Airlines
      British Airways
      China Airlines
      China Eastern
      Emirates
      Etihad Airways
      Finnair
      Iberia
      IndiGo
      jetBlue
      Jetstar
      LATAM Airlines
      Malaysia Airlines
      Oman Air
      Qantas
      Qatar Airways
      RwandAir
      Singapore Airlines
      SriLankan Airlines
      Thai Airways
      Turkish Airlines
      United
      Virgin Atlantic
      Virgin Australia

      Melbourne Tullamarine to Auckland International: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Melbourne Tullamarine to Auckland below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Auckland International.

      Auckland International

      18km from central Auckland
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      Whitianga

      81km from central Auckland
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      Melbourne to Auckland: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$446
      Cheapest month to flyMay
      Average flight time3 hrs, 37 mins
      Most popular airlineQantas
      Average flights per week505

      Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Auckland International: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Auckland International is $446. 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.
      3 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Auckland International.
      Qantas, IndiGo and Singapore Airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Auckland International.
      As of September 2026, there are 505 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Auckland International.
      The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Auckland International is usually May.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland International Airport on Sunday, 23 May 2027.
      Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 37 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 Auckland International 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 Auckland is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Auckland International.

      Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Auckland International Airport (AKL): what you need to know

      • Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland International Airport.

      • Auckland is two hours ahead of Melbourne and observes the UTC+13 timezone.

      • Every week, there are 62 Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, select the 06:45 Qantas flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 23:55 with Jetstar.

      • Your MEL to AKL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

      • During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

      • You can fly nonstop to Auckland, New Zealand. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland International Airport:

      • The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Qantas.

      • Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier offering MEL to AKL flights.

      • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MEL and AKL:

        • Sydney Airport

        • Wellington Airport

        • Hobart Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Auckland International Airport (AKL)

      • $258 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland International Airport flight. Return flights start from $446. These prices can change depending on demand.

      • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MEL to AKL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.

      • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.

      • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MEL to AKL.

      • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland International Airport.

      Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

      • 63% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.

      • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

      • Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:

      Arriving at Auckland International Airport (AKL)

      • The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:

      • Go where the road takes you with a Auckland International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes homes or Bargain Rental Cars and see more of Auckland and beyond.

      • To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Auckland International Airport around four weeks ahead.

      When to fly to Auckland International Airport (AKL)

      • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland International Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Auckland. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

      • The warmest month in Auckland is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

      • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEL to AKL in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.

      Explore more of New Zealand

      • Wellington is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Auckland. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop.

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      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.