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How to get fromAuckland to Melbourne Airport (MEL)by plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane AKL - MEL
    6h 50m
    $277–561

  2. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane ROT - MEL
    13h 31m
    $184–810

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane WRE - MEL
    11h 28m
    $186–794

  4. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane KKE - MEL
    12h 27m
    $204–822

  5. Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly

    1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane TRG - MEL
    11h 39m
    $655–1,275

Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,667.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

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

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