Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL) flights
An economy award from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $15. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL): 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 AKL to MEL 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand | 10,000 | $15–75 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $35–275 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $65–375 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $15–245 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $24.10–97.75 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand | 14,500 | $15–75 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand | 15,000 | $43–103 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 15,000 | $15–75 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand | 15,000 | $15–75 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 15,000 | $95–295 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Jetstar | 15,000 | $15–75 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Jetstar | 16,600 | $24.10–97.75 |
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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AKL to MEL
- Air New ZealandStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Qatar Airwaysoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
Book AKL to MEL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar, Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas, Qatar Airways
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air New Zealand
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air New Zealand
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air New Zealand
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air New Zealand
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air New Zealand
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Qatar Airways
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air New Zealand
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air New Zealand
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air New Zealand
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air New Zealand
- United MileagePlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air New Zealand
AKL to MEL 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
- Via Luddenham (WSI)Air New Zealand, then Jetstar and Qantas
- Via Hobart (HBA)Air New Zealand, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Wellington (WLG)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Christchurch (CHC)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Queenstown (ZQN)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way+1
- Via Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Qantas and Jetstar the whole way
+2 - Via Sunshine Coast (MCY)Jetstar the whole way
- Via Adelaide (ADL)Qantas the whole way
AKL to MEL: common questions
How many miles does AKL to MEL 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 $15. 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 AKL to MEL?
Air New Zealand (Star Alliance), Jetstar, Qantas (oneworld) and Qatar Airways (oneworld) fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL).
How far is Auckland from Melbourne by plane?
Auckland (AKL) and Melbourne (MEL) 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 AKL to MEL 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 Auckland and Melbourne?
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.