What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Melbourne is to fly which costs $300 - $600 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Melbourne is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $300 - $600.

How far is it from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Melbourne?

The distance between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Melbourne is 2657 km.

How long does it take to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Melbourne?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 2h behind Auckland Airport (AKL). It is currently 1:34 PM in Auckland Airport (AKL) and 11:34 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5291+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Auckland Airport (AKL) to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Melbourne by plane or train

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Fly Auckland to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane AKL - MEL
4h 35m
$304–563
Fly Auckland to Bendigo Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane AKL - BXG
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
9h 54m
$209–776
Fly Auckland to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane AKL - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
8h 33m
$213–822
Fly Auckland to Albury, train
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Albury (ABX)plane AKL - ABX
2. Take the train from Albury Station to Southern Crosstrain
11h 1m
$235–991
Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane
2. Fly from Claris Airport to Whangarei Airportplane
3. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane WRE - MEL
11h
$784–1,336
Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane
2. Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane
3. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane TRG - MEL
10h 50m
$693–1,295

Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,656.8 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 2 hours.

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