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What to know about flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

The approximate distance between Melbourne and Newcastle is 834.42km. Average flight time from Melbourne to Newcastle is around 1 hour 36 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in December. The cheapest month to book flights is November.

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 58
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways MEL-NTL 1h 30m · Direct Sun, Oct 4
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Cheapest return
AU$ 126
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways MEL-NTL 1h 30m · Direct Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
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February
Cheapest
December
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Route details
834.42km
Flight distance
1h 36m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne to Newcastle over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 58 and round-trip from AU$ 126. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        NTL 21:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Newcastle - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 126 AU$ 313
        60% off
        60% off
        AU$ 313 AU$ 126
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        NTL 21:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Newcastle - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 133 AU$ 313
        57% off
        57% off
        AU$ 313 AU$ 133
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        NTL 17:55
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 19:35
        Newcastle - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 136 AU$ 313
        56% off
        56% off
        AU$ 313 AU$ 136
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        NTL 21:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Newcastle - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 140
        55% off
        AU$ 313 AU$ 140
      • MEL 15:40
        1h 35m
        Direct
        NTL 17:15
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Wed, Sep 9 | Jetstar Airways
        NTL 17:55
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 19:35
        Newcastle - Melbourne | Sat, Sep 12 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 141
        55% off
        AU$ 313 AU$ 141
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Tue, Oct 6 | Jetstar Airways
        NTL 17:55
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 19:35
        Newcastle - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 151
        52% off
        AU$ 313 AU$ 151
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Sun, Oct 4 | Jetstar Airways
        NTL 17:55
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 19:35
        Newcastle - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 151
        52% off
        AU$ 313 AU$ 151
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        NTL 17:55
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 19:35
        Newcastle - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 158
        50% off
        AU$ 313 AU$ 158
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        NTL 21:00
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 22:40
        Newcastle - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 166
        47% off
        AU$ 313 AU$ 166
      • MEL 08:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 10:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Thu, Sep 10 | Jetstar Airways
        NTL 08:35
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 10:15
        Newcastle - Melbourne | Sun, Sep 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 266
        15% off
        AU$ 313 AU$ 266
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NTL 14:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
        NTL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MEL 16:00
        Newcastle - Melbourne | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Sun, Oct 4 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 58 AU$ 96
        40% off
        40% off
        AU$ 96 AU$ 58
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Wed, Oct 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 62 AU$ 96
        35% off
        35% off
        AU$ 96 AU$ 62
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 66 AU$ 96
        31% off
        31% off
        AU$ 96 AU$ 66
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Tue, Sep 29 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 67
        30% off
        AU$ 96 AU$ 67
      • MEL 07:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 09:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Wed, Sep 30 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 67
        30% off
        AU$ 96 AU$ 67
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 67
        30% off
        AU$ 96 AU$ 67
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 69
        28% off
        AU$ 96 AU$ 69
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 80
        17% off
        AU$ 96 AU$ 80
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Tue, Oct 6 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 81
        16% off
        AU$ 96 AU$ 81
      • MEL 06:30
        1h 30m
        Direct
        NTL 08:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 81
        16% off
        AU$ 96 AU$ 81
      • MEL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NTL 14:00
        Melbourne - Newcastle | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Melbourne to Newcastle operate an average of 15 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 72.0% on-time departure rate and a 98.1% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Melbourne to Newcastle flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Newcastle are Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways, among 3 carriers on this route. Jetstar Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Newcastle according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Melbourne to Newcastle

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

Average price of one-way flights from Melbourne to Newcastle purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne to Newcastle is February, with an average price of AU$ 135. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically December, with an average price of up to AU$ 208.

AU$ 208
AU$ 172
AU$ 135
AU$ 99
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 180
    Sep
  • AU$ 163
    Oct
  • AU$ 178
    Nov
  • AU$ 208
    Dec
  • AU$ 138
    Jan
  • AU$ 135
    Feb
  • AU$ 166
    Mar
  • AU$ 159
    Apr
  • AU$ 144
    May
  • AU$ 149
    Jun
  • AU$ 172
    Jul
  • AU$ 194
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

Average price of round-trip flights from Melbourne to Newcastle purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Melbourne to Newcastle are found during June, with an average price of AU$ 171. Conversely, the highest prices are found during November, with an average price of up to AU$ 388.

AU$ 388
AU$ 280
AU$ 171
AU$ 63
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 187
    Sep
  • AU$ 301
    Oct
  • AU$ 388
    Nov
  • AU$ 305
    Dec
  • AU$ 251
    Jan
  • AU$ 240
    Feb
  • AU$ 222
    Mar
  • AU$ 251
    Apr
  • AU$ 227
    May
  • AU$ 171
    Jun
  • AU$ 348
    Jul
  • AU$ 378
    Aug

What's the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Melbourne to Newcastle on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 188
AU$ 163
AU$ 138
AU$ 113
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 168
    Mon
  • AU$ 148
    Tue
  • AU$ 138
    Wed
  • AU$ 147
    Thu
  • AU$ 180
    Fri
  • AU$ 176
    Sat
  • AU$ 188
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle during Labour Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Melbourne to Newcastle during Labour Day, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

Labour Day is scheduled for Oct 5. The lowest flight fares from Melbourne to Newcastle are available on Oct 6, starting from AU$ 59.

AU$ 107
AU$ 83
AU$ 59
AU$ 35
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 97
    1
    Oct
  • AU$ 89
    2
  • AU$ 77
    3
  • AU$ 107
    4
  • AU$ 82
    5
  • AU$ 59
    6
  • AU$ 89
    7

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from AU$ 58 (for example, MEL–NTL on Sun, Oct 4). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Jetstar Airways offers fares from AU$ 126, departing on Tue, Nov 3 and returning on Wed, Nov 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Newcastle with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Virgin Australia Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 36 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Newcastle (NTL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 45 direct flights operate each week between Melbourne and Newcastle. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Virgin Australia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – VA1595 (departure at 15:42)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Melbourne to Newcastle on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sun, Oct 4, with one-way fares from just AU$ 58.
    · Compare airlines. Jetstar Airways currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. December is generally the busiest month for travel to Newcastle.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle on September 9, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 139.
  • Flights to Newcastle can arrive at: Williamtown Airport (NTL). The most common route connects Melbourne Airport and Williamtown Airport (MEL–NTL).
  • The time difference between Newcastle and Melbourne is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Melbourne to Newcastle is AU$ 216. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Melbourne to Newcastle is AU$ 388. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Melbourne and Newcastle, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne to Newcastle. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Melbourne to Newcastle by air

Whether you're planning a trip from Melbourne to Newcastle or in search of Melbourne to Newcastle flights, you've landed at the perfect place. Kickstart your search for the best airfares by selecting your preferred travel date above. If you're eager to get insight into your journey, airlines, flight times, schedules, money-saving ticket strategies, and a wealth of other valuable information await you below. Keep reading to uncover all the essential details.

Melbourne to Newcastle airfares

The Melbourne and Newcastle airfares can experience significant variations. The air ticket is influenced by a multitude of factors, including the level of demand, the chosen travel dates and times, seat availability, and the pricing strategies employed by different airlines. Moreover, the airfares can also be subject to adjustments based on the travel class you opt for, whether it's first class, business class, or economy class.

How to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Newcastle

Getting the cheapest Melbourne to Newcastle flights requires some flexibility, persistence, and a bit of luck. Here are some tips to help you secure the best prices:

  • 1. Be flexible with your travel dates and time: airfares are generally cheaper in the early morning, late evening and weekdays.
  • 2. Be open to alternative airports.
  • 3. Consider booking outbound and inbound flights from different airlines - two one-way Melbourne to Newcastle flight tickets may be cheaper than a round-trip ticket.
  • 4. Book connection flight from Melbourne to Newcastle
  • 5. Look out for last minute flight deals.

Airlines from Melbourne to Newcastle

Travellers have a few options to choose airlines that flying from Melbourne to Newcastle. One standout choice is Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, known for its full-service flights on this route. They place a high priority on passenger comfort and satisfaction, offering an extensive range of onboard services and amenities. On the other hand, Jetstar Airways have gained popularity as top low-cost carriers, providing competitive fares for budget-conscious travelers without sacrificing quality.

Melbourne to Newcastle flight time

The average flight duration from Melbourne to Newcastle is approximately 1 hour 35 mins, although the fastest flight option is the 1 hour 30 mins from Melbourne airport to Newcastle airport.

Everything you need to know about Melbourne airport

Melbourne Airport, known as Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is Melbourne's main international airport. With four terminals offering a range of amenities like shopping, dining, and currency exchange, the airport serves as a hub for both domestic and international flights, connecting Melbourne to destinations worldwide. Convenient transportation options, including taxis, SkyBus shuttles, and public transportation, make traveling between the airport and city center a breeze. The distance of approximately 23 kilometers can be covered in about 25-30 minutes by car or 30-45 minutes by public transportation, depending on traffic conditions.

Arriving at Newcastle airport

Newcastle Airport (NTL) serves as the gateway to the beautiful city of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. With a modern terminal catering to both domestic and international flights, NTL offers a convenient travel experience. Airlines such as Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas operate from NTL, providing excellent connectivity. The airport is situated approximately 27 kilometers from the city center, and travelers can easily reach their destinations with options including airport shuttles, taxis, and rental cars, which typically take around 25-30 minutes.

Book Melbourne to Newcastle flights on Trip.com to unlock extra benefits

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Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Melbourne toNewcastle

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Melbourne to Newcastle on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Melbourne to Newcastle, with an average price of AU$ 155.

AU$ 103
AU$ 155
AU$ 208
AU$ 261
AU$ 313
Jetstar Airways
AU$ 155
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
AU$ 186
Virgin Australia
Qantas Airways
AU$ 313
Qantas Airways

Which airlines operate the most flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

Data is based on the number of flights from Melbourne to Newcastle operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Qantas Airways operates the most flights from Melbourne to Newcastle, with 25 flight per week.

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10
18
25
Qantas Airways
25
Qantas Airways
Air New Zealand
13
Air New Zealand
Emirates
12
Emirates
Jetstar Airways
12
Jetstar Airways
Virgin Australia
10
Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways
10
Qatar Airways

How many flights are there each day from Melbourne to Newcastle?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Melbourne to Newcastle within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Melbourne to Newcastle depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday/Wednesday.

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72
52
33
Highest
74
Mon
52
Tue
52
Wed
55
Thu
91
Fri
64
Sat
58
Sun

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