Question 1

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Zealand is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $599. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to New Zealand is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $682.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $442. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to New Zealand is in the morning when prices are around $1,267.

Question 3

How many flights depart from Melbourne to New Zealand on average per week?

Accepted Answer

As of August 2025, 499 flights take off from Melbourne and land in New Zealand each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month to fly to New Zealand from Melbourne is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $438, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit New Zealand in August, then you should wait until June to fly from Melbourne, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $450.

Question 5

How many flights depart from Melbourne to New Zealand on average per day?

Accepted Answer

The number of flights available between Melbourne and New Zealand is 71 per day as of August 2025. The most frequent departure time is 18:00, with 50% of daily flights leaving at midday.

Question 6

Which airlines fly to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand from Melbourne according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New Zealand. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to New Zealand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Question 7

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Jetstar and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to New Zealand

Question 8

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to New Zealand flights?

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

Question 9

How far in advance should I book a flight to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Zealand from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Zealand for around $507 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Zealand from Melbourne for as low as $451 on momondo.

Question 10

What is the cheapest Melbourne to New Zealand flight route?

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Fly from Melbourne to Christchurch for the best Melbourne - New Zealand flight prices

Question 11

What are the airports for flights from Melbourne to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Flights to New Zealand from Melbourne are primarily served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), although Avalon Airport (AVV) can technically be used with a connecting flight from Sydney Airport (SYD). Melbourne Airport is the second busiest airport in Australia and is located a short distance northwest of Melbourne’s central business district. The airport has four terminals, within all four of which you will find various shopping and dining options, both landside and airside, including 24 hour options. Auckland Airport (AKL) is the largest and busiest airport in New Zealand, and is located a short distance south of the Auckland city centre on the North Island. The airport has domestic and international terminals, and a range of shops and restaurants airside and landside, including 24 hour options. Christchurch Airport (CHC) is the second busiest airport in New Zealand, and is located a short distance northwest of Christchurch city centre on the South Island. The airport has a single terminal with a range of shops, and a food court in landside. Queenstown Airport (ZQN) is a small airport in scenic Queenstown, a short distance from the central business district, and is the last of three airports with direct flights from Melbourne, Australia.

Question 12

Do any airlines fly direct from Melbourne to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Australian airlines such as Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia have direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Auckland Airport, Christchurch Airport, as well as Queenstown Airport, while Air New Zealand and Emirates operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to the larger Auckland Airport and Christchurch Airport only.

Question 13

What are good stopover options on the way from Melbourne to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Although flying from Melbourne to New Zealand is a short, roughly three and a half hour flight, you can occasionally save money by opting to take an extra stopover. Typically, this applies to flights to Christchurch and Queenstown Airports, where some of the cheaper flights involve a short stopover at Auckland Airport or Sydney Airport. However, there will usually be a cheaper direct flight option, not to mention that the stopover may increase the duration of the journey by double, triple, or more.

Question 14

Do you need a visa or a passport to fly from Melbourne to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Due to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement, Australian and New Zealand citizens have free movement between the two countries. You will not need a visa to fly from Melbourne to New Zealand if you are either an Australian citizen, or a resident holding a permanent residence visa or resident return visa. A passport, on the other hand, is always required to leave Australia and must be valid on both the date of your arrival to New Zealand, and the date of your departure.

Question 15

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from Melbourne to New Zealand are refreshed on a daily basis.

Question 16

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

As of August 2025, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to New Zealand.

Question 17

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

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 to New Zealand.

Question 18

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

The travel and health documents required for your trip to New Zealand can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New Zealand. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $442. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to New Zealand is in the morning when prices are around $1,267.

What is the cheapest Melbourne to New Zealand flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to New Zealand?

What cabin class options are available on Melbourne to New Zealand flights?

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

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to New Zealand?

Jetstar and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to New Zealand

Which airlines fly to New Zealand?

How many flights depart from Melbourne to New Zealand on average per day?

The number of flights available between Melbourne and New Zealand is 71 per day as of August 2025. The most frequent departure time is 18:00, with 50% of daily flights leaving at midday.

How many flights depart from Melbourne to New Zealand on average per week?

As of August 2025, 499 flights take off from Melbourne and land in New Zealand each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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