How often are flights from Melbourne to Auckland delayed?

Historically, on average around 25% of flights between Melbourne and Auckland have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 112 minutes.

How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Auckland on average per day?

44 flights are operational daily from Melbourne Airport to Auckland as of October 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00PM, with 38% of flights per day taking off at noon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Auckland Intl?

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Auckland Intl

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Auckland flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What airlines fly to Auckland?

Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Auckland from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Auckland. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Auckland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Auckland flights?

According to our data, Thai Airways have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 19% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Auckland on average per week?

The number of flights available between Melbourne Airport and Auckland is 308 per week as of October 2025. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 18% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Intl Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?

As of October 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Auckland Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Auckland Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Auckland Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Auckland?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Auckland?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Auckland. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $279. If you’re not able to fly to Auckland in August, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Auckland during June average around $292.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Auckland?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Auckland from Melbourne Airport. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was $379. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $468. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Auckland.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Auckland?

Flying to Auckland from Melbourne Airport in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $304 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Auckland is in the morning when prices are around $853.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Auckland Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Auckland?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Auckland from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Auckland for around $332 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Auckland from Melbourne Airport for as low as $294 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to Auckland Intl flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Auckland Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Melbourne Airport to Auckland flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Auckland flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to Auckland from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $255. The best round-trip flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Auckland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $541.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Auckland takes 3h 35m

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There are 1638.6 mi between Melbourne and Auckland Intl. 3h 35m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?
As of October 2025, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Auckland Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Auckland Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Auckland Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Melbourne Airport to Auckland?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Melbourne Airport and Auckland, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), making up 34.32% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 21.21%, Airbus A321neo with 13.09%, and Boeing 777-300ER with 7.66%.
What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Auckland?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Auckland is Jetstar (54% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Air New Zealand (25%), Qantas Airways (13%), and Emirates (4%).

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Emirates	PriceFrom $167	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,394 reviews	Search Emirates flights
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China Airlines	PriceFrom $293	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 776 reviews	Search China Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $308	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 925 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

China Airlines Flights From Melbourne Airport to Auckland
China Airlines flight deals from Melbourne Airport to Auckland start from $293 round-trip. Over the 21 China Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $298 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.
Emirates Flights From Melbourne Airport to Auckland
$167 is the best Emirates flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Auckland found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average Emirates ticket price found was closer to $371, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. Emirates (8.1/10 from 3,394 user reviews) flies into Auckland from Melbourne Airport 28 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Auckland?

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What is the cheapest Melbourne to Auckland Intl flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to Auckland Intl flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Melbourne to Auckland Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Melbourne Airport to Auckland flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Melbourne Airport to Auckland flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Auckland Intl?

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Auckland Intl

What airlines fly to Auckland?

How often are flights from Melbourne to Auckland delayed?

Historically, on average around 25% of flights between Melbourne and Auckland have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 112 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Auckland flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Auckland flights?

According to our data, Thai Airways have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 19% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Auckland on average per day?

44 flights are operational daily from Melbourne Airport to Auckland as of October 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00PM, with 38% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Melbourne Airport to Auckland on average per week?

The number of flights available between Melbourne Airport and Auckland is 308 per week as of October 2025. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 18% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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