Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland Airport.
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, which makes Auckland two hours ahead of Melbourne.
Flights from MEL to AKL start from 07:00 — the first with Qantas. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Jetstar. Overall, you can choose from 81 weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to AKL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can travel nonstop to Auckland, New Zealand. Jet off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland Airport:
Jetstar tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates MEL to AKL flights is Jetstar. Its services arrive without delay 70.59% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and AKL include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Wellington International Airport
Hobart International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland Airport flight is R 2,540. A return ticket right now is R 4,184. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MEL to AKL, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MEL to AKL.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to MEL:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
Consider booking a hotel near AKL if you're on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with an Auckland Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and see more of Auckland and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Auckland Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Auckland. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Auckland. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you want to go to Auckland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MEL to AKL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be explored once you've seen Auckland. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
If you want to check out another corner of New Zealand, consider Manukau City, about 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church are the start of reasons to visit.