Statistics on Auckland-Melbourne flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Melbourne (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Melbourne from Auckland airport is $ 373 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 320 (in may) and $ 493 (in december), which is a saving of $ 54 or a surplus of $ 120 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $264 to $317 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a sunday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Melbourne before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Melbourne plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60003 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Melbourne from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 320, saving $ 54 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 373). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 493).
Flight Auckland-Melbourne: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 388 | $ 467 | high price |
| February | $ 280 | $ 361 | good price |
| March | $ 287 | $ 348 | good price |
| April | $ 349 | $ 398 | fair price |
| May | $ 264 | $ 320 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 279 | $ 336 | good price |
| July | $ 301 | $ 370 | fair price |
| August | $ 262 | $ 327 | good price |
| September | $ 285 | $ 353 | good price |
| October | $ 309 | $ 364 | good price |
| November | $ 299 | $ 343 | good price |
| December | $ 405 | $ 493 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Auckland to Melbourne
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Melbourne range from $211 to $633. 17% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $211 to $264), 1% at the maximum price (from $580 to $633). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $264 to $317 (24% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Melbourne flight
There are 5 companies that serve Auckland from Melbourne airport: Jetstar, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Emirates and latam airlines group.
Data analysis:
Of the 60003 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (72% of the time) on the Auckland->Melbourne route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Melbourne flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $6. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $9.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Melbourne to Auckland departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $5. Conversely, departing from Melbourne on a thursday may cost you an additional $10.
Top prices Auckland-Melbourne
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Melbourne | 08-03 to 14-03-2025 | $ 258 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Melbourne | 18-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 257 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Melbourne | 19-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 261 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Melbourne | 20-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 257 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Melbourne | 16-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 251 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Melbourne | 22-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 251 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Melbourne | 02-06 to 07-06-2025 | $ 257 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Melbourne | 23-07 to 28-07-2025 | $ 260 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Melbourne | 01-08 to 23-08-2025 | $ 253 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Melbourne | 19-08 to 26-08-2025 | $ 260 | direct flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Auckland - Melbourne to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Auckland-Melbourne flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Melbourne, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 344 $, which is a saving of 29 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (133 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Melbourne flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 406 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 447), 3 to 4 months ($ 425), 4 to 5 months ($ 429), 5 to 6 months ($ 445), 6 to 7 months ($ 457), 7 to 8 months ($ 462), 8 to 9 months ($ 454) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 286 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 361), 2 to 3 months ($ 304), 4 to 5 months ($ 296), 5 to 6 months ($ 356), 6 to 7 months ($ 335), 7 to 8 months ($ 345), 8 to 9 months ($ 297), 9 to 10 months ($ 345) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 299 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 304), 4 to 5 months ($ 310), 5 to 6 months ($ 346), 6 to 7 months ($ 347), 7 to 8 months ($ 318), 8 to 9 months ($ 318), 9 to 10 months ($ 321), 10 to 11 months ($ 303) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 357 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 364), 4 to 5 months ($ 375), 5 to 6 months ($ 376), 6 to 7 months ($ 383), 7 to 8 months ($ 368), 9 to 10 months ($ 361) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 264 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 313), 4 to 5 months ($ 313), 5 to 6 months ($ 305), 7 to 8 months ($ 308), 8 to 9 months ($ 303), 9 to 10 months ($ 312) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 266 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 278), 5 to 6 months ($ 322), 6 to 7 months ($ 336), 7 to 8 months ($ 308), 9 to 10 months ($ 328) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 324 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 332), 2 to 3 months ($ 329), 8 to 9 months ($ 350), 10 to 11 months ($ 356) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 284 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 291), 3 to 4 months ($ 310), 4 to 5 months ($ 319), 9 to 10 months ($ 310) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 294 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 320), 3 to 4 months ($ 300), 4 to 5 months ($ 338), 9 to 10 months ($ 331) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 317 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 349), 3 to 4 months ($ 327), 4 to 5 months ($ 324), 7 to 8 months ($ 352), 9 to 10 months ($ 342), 10 to 11 months ($ 323) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 307 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 331), 3 to 4 months ($ 339), 5 to 6 months ($ 331), 6 to 7 months ($ 328), 9 to 10 months ($ 335), 10 to 11 months ($ 319) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 454 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 489), 2 to 3 months ($ 458), 3 to 4 months ($ 471), 4 to 5 months ($ 470), 5 to 6 months ($ 475), 8 to 9 months ($ 474), 10 to 11 months ($ 478) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Melbourne are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $9 more.
Auckland to Melbourne: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 478 $415 to $512 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 445 $311 to $751 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 417 $302 to $809 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 317 $267 to $410 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 288 $249 to $369 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 377 $319 to $434 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 290 $250 to $451 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 296 $257 to $338 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 301 $260 to $489 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 279 $253 to $317 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 319 $261 to $378 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1322 $287 to $9008 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Melbourne. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!