Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Melbourne to Tauranga

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Melbourne to Tauranga, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Melbourne to Tauranga according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Tauranga in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at AU$ 321, and round-trip tickets start at AU$ 852.

Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Tauranga are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Melbourne to Tauranga Flight Details

The distance between Melbourne and Tauranga is approximately 2,740.03km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 321
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 852
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,740.03km
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Melbourne–Tauranga route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Tauranga (TRG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 321 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MEL to TRG on Mon, Mar 30), while Qantas Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 852 departing on Mon, Mar 2 and returning on Mon, Mar 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Tauranga with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • 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 Tauranga 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Tauranga, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Mar 30, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 321.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Tauranga travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Tauranga is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Tauranga on February 28, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at AU$ 338.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Tauranga, with Melbourne Airport to Tauranga Airport (MEL-TRG) is by far the most common option on this route: Tauranga Airport (TRG).
  • The time difference between Tauranga and Melbourne is 2h.
  • 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.