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Cheap flights from Newcastle (NTL) to Melbourne (MEL)

NTL — MEL
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newcastle Williamtown to Melbourne are usually found in May or August, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Find flight deals from Newcastle to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newcastle (NTL) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$219

Good one-way deal

$141 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Newcastle Williamtown-Melbourne flight deals.
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Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Newcastle Williamtown-Melbourne flights.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Newcastle Williamtown to Melbourne.
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Compare providers for flights from Newcastle to Melbourne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Newcastle to Melbourne in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Newcastle-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Newcastle-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newcastle-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newcastle-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Newcastle-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Newcastle to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Newcastle with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newcastle to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport (average of $56). Flying from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $88). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NTL to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Newcastle to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 62% on flights from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport, such as Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
490 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.4

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Andrew,Jun 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newcastle to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Newcastle to Melbourne?

    Located just 9.7 mi from the city center, Newcastle Williamtown is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Melbourne from Newcastle. Booking flights from Williamtown (NTL) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 12 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $87. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Virgin Australia. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport consider choosing Singapore Airlines (76%), Qatar Airways (76%) or Virgin Australia (75%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Newcastle to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Newcastle to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Newcastle to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newcastle to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Newcastle to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newcastle to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport (average of $56). Flying from Newcastle to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $88). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Newcastle to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Newcastle to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$87Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$119Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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