Statistics on Melbourne-New Zealand flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to New Zealand from Melbourne
The average price to go to New Zealand from Melbourne is $ 359 (round trip). It varies from $ 331 (Auckland) to $ 386 (Christchurch) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Melbourne-New Zealand flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Auckland and Christchurch.
City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
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Auckland | $ 331 | february, march, may, june, july, august (the cheapest), september, october, november | 1 to 2 months | Flight price Melbourne-Auckland |
Christchurch | $ 386 | may (the cheapest), june, august, november | 2 to 3 months | Flight price Melbourne-Christchurch |
Round-trip airfare price Melbourne-New Zealand month by month
Month | Average price | Our opinion |
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January | $ 416 to $ 456 | high price |
February | $ 311 to $ 375 | fair price |
March | $ 307 to $ 387 | fair price |
April | $ 347 to $ 398 | fair price |
May | $ 292 to $ 329 | good price |
June | $ 290 to $ 335 | good price |
July | $ 304 to $ 373 | fair price |
August | $ 284 to $ 336 | good price |
September | $ 319 to $ 393 | fair price |
October | $ 320 to $ 380 | fair price |
November | $ 317 to $ 367 | good price |
December | $ 461 to $ 501 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 62513 airfare prices from previous years for flights to New Zealand from Melbourne 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.
The GOOD price of a flight to New Zealand from Melbourne
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Auckland in New Zealand
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Auckland is $ 331. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Auckland flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a saturday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Auckland in New Zealand in august to get the best price ($ 284, saving $ 47 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 331). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 461, which is $ 131 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Auckland and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Christchurch in New Zealand
The average price for a round trip flight from Melbourne to Christchurch is $ 386. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Melbourne-Christchurch flights.
To get the best price...
take a direct flight
leave on a wednesday
come back on a wednesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Christchurch in New Zealand in may to get the best price ($ 329, saving $ 58 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 386). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 501, which is $ 115 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Melbourne-Christchurch and other statistics
Top prices Melbourne-New Zealand
Round trip | Dates | Price | |
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Melbourne → Auckland | 03-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 240 | direct flight with Jetstar |
Melbourne → Auckland | 11-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 233 | direct flight with Jetstar |
Melbourne → Auckland | 12-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 240 | direct flight with Jetstar |
Melbourne → Auckland | 12-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 239 | direct flight with Jetstar |
Melbourne → Auckland | 26-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 238 | direct flight with Jetstar |
Melbourne → Auckland | 13-08 to 20-08-2025 | $ 242 | direct flight with Jetstar |
Melbourne → Auckland | 18-08 to 28-08-2025 | $ 235 | direct flight with Jetstar |
Melbourne → Christchurch | 20-08 to 27-08-2025 | $ 239 | direct flight with Jetstar |
Melbourne → Christchurch | 23-08 to 30-08-2025 | $ 240 | direct flight with Jetstar |
Melbourne → Christchurch | 11-10 to 18-10-2025 | $ 241 | direct flight with Jetstar |
When to buy plane tickets to go to New Zealand (from Melbourne)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Auckland
The price of tickets to Auckland fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Auckland, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Auckland page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Auckland in New Zealand 1 to 2 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 307 , which is $ 24 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 160 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Auckland flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Melbourne to Christchurch
The price of tickets to Christchurch fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Melbourne to Christchurch, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Christchurch page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Christchurch in New Zealand 2 to 3 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 364 , which is $ 22 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 99 more than the average price).
When to buy your Melbourne-Christchurch flight ticket and other statistics