Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL) flights
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.
Airlines flying nonstop from MEL to AKL
- 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 MEL to AKL 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
What MEL to AKL costs in miles
One way, from the Award Flight Pricer's charts (November 2026). Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Business | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAL Mileage Bank | 15,000 | 30,000 | $71–130 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 16,600 | 32,600 | $80–153 |
| Emirates Skywards | 18,000 | 50,000 | $71–480 |
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
- Via Luddenham (WSI)Jetstar and Qantas, then Air New Zealand
- Via Hobart (HBA)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then Air New Zealand
- 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)Jetstar and Qantas the whole way
+2 - Via Sunshine Coast (MCY)Jetstar the whole way
- Via Adelaide (ADL)Qantas the whole way
MEL to AKL: common questions
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.
How many miles does MEL to AKL cost?
In the Award Flight Pricer it starts at 15,000 miles in economy with JAL Mileage Bank and 30,000 in business with JAL Mileage Bank, one way, plus taxes and fees. Prices change with season and availability, so search the dates you want 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.