Australia to New Zealand Β· 1,639 miles (2,637 km)

Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $71.20. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL): Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas and Qatar Airways. The two airports are 1,639 miles (2,637 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance and Qantas and Qatar Airways are in oneworld. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sydney, Luddenham and Hobart and more.

How many miles MEL to AKL costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand10,000$71.20–130
British Airways ClubOn Qantas11,000$91.20–330
Iberia ClubOn Qantas11,000$121.20–430
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas11,000$71.20–300
Finnair PlusOn Qantas13,000$80.30–152.75
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand14,500$71.20–130
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand15,000$99.20–158
American AAdvantageOn Qantas15,000$71.20–130
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand15,000$71.20–130
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas15,000$151.20–350
JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar15,000$71.20–130
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar16,600$80.30–152.75

Business and first class prices, and 9 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from MEL to AKL

  • Air New Zealand logo
    Air New ZealandStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • Jetstar logo
    JetstarNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it
  • Qantas logo
    Qantasoneworld Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it
  • Qatar Airways logo
    Qatar Airwaysoneworld Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it

Book MEL to AKL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

MEL to AKL with one stop

10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Sydney (SYD)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
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    Virgin Australia logo
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  • Via Luddenham (WSI)Jetstar and Qantas, then Air New Zealand
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  • Via Hobart (HBA)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then Air New Zealand
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    Virgin Australia logo
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  • Via Wellington (WLG)Air New Zealand the whole way
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  • Via Christchurch (CHC)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way
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  • Via Queenstown (ZQN)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way
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  • Via Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
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  • Via Brisbane (BNE)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
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    China Airlines logo
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  • Via Sunshine Coast (MCY)Jetstar the whole way
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    Virgin Australia logo
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    Air New Zealand logo
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  • Via Adelaide (ADL)Qantas the whole way
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MEL to AKL: common questions

How many miles does MEL to AKL cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $71.20. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (11,000), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to AKL?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance), Jetstar, Qantas (oneworld) and Qatar Airways (oneworld) fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL).

How far is Melbourne from Auckland by plane?

Melbourne (MEL) and Auckland (AKL) are 1,639 miles (2,637 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book MEL to AKL award flights?

24 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank and 16 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Melbourne and Auckland?

The most direct connections are through Sydney (SYD), Luddenham (WSI), Hobart (HBA), Wellington (WLG) and Christchurch (CHC). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Sydney.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.