Statistics on Melbourne-Auckland 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 Auckland (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Auckland from Melbourne airport is $ 335 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 287 (in august) and $ 466 (in december), which is a saving of $ 48 or a surplus of $ 132 (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 $211 to $264 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a saturday and return on a monday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Auckland before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Auckland plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 62513 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Auckland from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in august, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 287, saving $ 48 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 335). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 466).
Flight Melbourne-Auckland: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 363 | $ 421 | high price |
| February | $ 274 | $ 314 | good price |
| March | $ 254 | $ 310 | good price |
| April | $ 310 | $ 351 | fair price |
| May | $ 251 | $ 296 | good price |
| June | $ 248 | $ 293 | good price |
| July | $ 264 | $ 307 | good price |
| August | $ 252 | $ 287 the cheapest | very good price |
| September | $ 264 | $ 323 | good price |
| October | $ 277 | $ 324 | good price |
| November | $ 270 | $ 321 | good price |
| December | $ 389 | $ 466 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 Melbourne to Auckland
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Auckland range from $158 to $633. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $159 to $211), 1% at the maximum price (from $580 to $633). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $211 to $264 (26% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Auckland flight
There are 4 companies that serve Melbourne from Auckland airport: Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas and Emirates.
Data analysis:
Of the 62513 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (75% of the time) on the Melbourne->Auckland route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Auckland flights departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday as your departure date, you can save an average of $6. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $9.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Auckland to Melbourne departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $4. Conversely, departing from Auckland on a friday may cost you an additional $11.
Top prices Melbourne-Auckland
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Auckland | 12-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 242 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Auckland | 05-05 to 13-05-2025 | $ 243 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Auckland | 17-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 235 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Auckland | 26-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 241 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Auckland | 03-06 to 10-06-2025 | $ 241 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Auckland | 04-08 to 11-08-2025 | $ 246 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Auckland | 05-08 to 19-08-2025 | $ 245 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Auckland | 13-08 to 20-08-2025 | $ 245 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Auckland | 18-08 to 28-08-2025 | $ 238 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Auckland | 01-09 to 10-09-2025 | $ 246 | direct flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Auckland to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 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 Melbourne-Auckland 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 Melbourne to Auckland, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 310 $, which is a saving of 25 $ 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 (161 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Auckland 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 376 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 398), 1 to 2 months ($ 390), 4 to 5 months ($ 389), 5 to 6 months ($ 410), 9 to 10 months ($ 414) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 278 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 292), 4 to 5 months ($ 288), 5 to 6 months ($ 303), 6 to 7 months ($ 311), 7 to 8 months ($ 311), 8 to 9 months ($ 298), 9 to 10 months ($ 290), 10 to 11 months ($ 312) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 269 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 310), 2 to 3 months ($ 277), 4 to 5 months ($ 283), 5 to 6 months ($ 310), 6 to 7 months ($ 308), 7 to 8 months ($ 307), 9 to 10 months ($ 285), 10 to 11 months ($ 306) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 278 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 308), 2 to 3 months ($ 302), 4 to 5 months ($ 322), 9 to 10 months ($ 351), 10 to 11 months ($ 348) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 248 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 262), 2 to 3 months ($ 249), 3 to 4 months ($ 259), 5 to 6 months ($ 285), 8 to 9 months ($ 288) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 237 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 257), 2 to 3 months ($ 255), 3 to 4 months ($ 263), 4 to 5 months ($ 263), 6 to 7 months ($ 271), 9 to 10 months ($ 283) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 260 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 294), 2 to 3 months ($ 289), 3 to 4 months ($ 286), 4 to 5 months ($ 298), 5 to 6 months ($ 280), 7 to 8 months ($ 297) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 254 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 270), 2 to 3 months ($ 272), 3 to 4 months ($ 280), 5 to 6 months ($ 275), 6 to 7 months ($ 266), 8 to 9 months ($ 257) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 252 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 298), 2 to 3 months ($ 289), 3 to 4 months ($ 308), 4 to 5 months ($ 319), 6 to 7 months ($ 293), 7 to 8 months ($ 288), 9 to 10 months ($ 283), 10 to 11 months ($ 318) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 271 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 318), 2 to 3 months ($ 300), 3 to 4 months ($ 314), 4 to 5 months ($ 302), 5 to 6 months ($ 320), 6 to 7 months ($ 310), 7 to 8 months ($ 314), 8 to 9 months ($ 298), 10 to 11 months ($ 292) |
| November | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 269 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 319), 2 to 3 months ($ 318), 3 to 4 months ($ 310), 6 to 7 months ($ 310), 7 to 8 months ($ 292), 8 to 9 months ($ 281), 9 to 10 months ($ 280) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 416 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 423), 2 to 3 months ($ 436), 3 to 4 months ($ 456), 6 to 7 months ($ 466), 8 to 9 months ($ 458), 9 to 10 months ($ 444) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Auckland are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Melbourne to Auckland: 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 | $ 502 $409 to $633 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 467 $304 to $851 | fair price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 367 $269 to $500 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 822 $268 to $12344 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 309 $241 to $600 | fair price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 364 $296 to $488 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 650 $235 to $11960 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 264 $241 to $283 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 788 $244 to $11934 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 262 $238 to $439 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 290 $246 to $336 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 613 $271 to $7864 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, june, august and september are cheaper to travel to Auckland. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!