Melbourne to Auckland AVV, MEL → AKL
Avalon Airport (AVV), Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)
The cheapest return found recently is $443 with Jetstar, 9 Nov – 17 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $232 with Air New Zealand, 13 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $399 to $446.
Cheapest return found recently
$443
9 Nov – 17 Nov · Jetstar
Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)
Leaves 11:55 p.m. · Return leaves 9:40 a.m. · 7 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$443
9 Nov – 17 Nov · Jetstar
Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)
Leaves 11:55 p.m. · Return leaves 9:40 a.m. · 7 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$443 9 Nov – 17 Novfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$369 9 Nov – 16 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $335 to $384.
At $443, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 9 Nov to 27 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 8-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 9 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
10 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov – 16 Nov | $369 | Air New Zealand | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Nov – 19 Nov | $463 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Jan 2027 – 8 Feb 2027 | $429 | Air New Zealand | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $369.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air New Zealand, Jetstar.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $225 to $265.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$232
13 Jan 2027 · Air New Zealand
Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)
Leaves 7:10 p.m. · 3 h 40 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$232
13 Jan 2027 · Air New Zealand
Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL)
Leaves 7:10 p.m. · 3 h 40 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$232 13 Jan 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
$190 23 Feb 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $190 to $242.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates from 2 Nov to 21 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 13 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
10 fares on 7 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov | $258 | Air New Zealand | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Jan 2027 | $232 | Air New Zealand | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 20 Jan 2027 | $218 | Air New Zealand | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Feb 2027 | $233 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Feb 2027 | $190 | Jetstar | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Sept 2027 | $271 | Qantas | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Sept 2027 | $271 | Qantas | Tullamarine Airport (MEL) → Auckland Airport (AKL) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $190.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas.
Premium cabin fares from Melbourne to Auckland
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 9 Nov – 17 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 13 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Melbourne to Auckland?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 36% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $529 | $511 | +57% | 9 |
| 7–13 days | $595 | $441 | +76% | 13 |
| 14–29 days | $412 | $369 | +22% | 19 |
| 30–59 days | $338 | $335 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 60–89 days | $412 | $380 | +22% | 25 |
| 90–179 days | $408 | $398 | +21% | 25 |
| 180+ days | $437 | $401 | +29% | 14 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $247 | $232 | +13% | 9 |
| 60–89 days | $305 | $232 | +40% | 12 |
| 90–179 days | $218 | $190 | Cheapest seen | 25 |
| 180+ days | $271 | $208 | +24% | 24 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 9 Nov – 17 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work