Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MELA) to Newcastle (NCL)

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Flight deals from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £1,402. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Melbourne to Newcastle Airport prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.

Newcastle.£790 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Air China and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Newcastle on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £790, select.

Newcastle.£879 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Air China and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 17 May, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Newcastle on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £879, select.

Newcastle.£965 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Newcastle on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £965, select.

Newcastle.£975 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Royal Brunei and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Brunei , departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Newcastle on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £975, select.

Newcastle.£987 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Scoot and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Newcastle on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £987, select.

Newcastle.£1,084 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with VietJet Air and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Newcastle on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,084, select.

Newcastle.£1,093 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Newcastle on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,093, select.

Newcastle.£1,098 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Newcastle on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,098, select.

Newcastle.£1,182 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Newcastle on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,182, select.

Newcastle.£1,191 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Newcastle on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,191, select.

Newcastle.£1,241 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Newcastle on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,241, select.

Newcastle.£1,352 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Newcastle on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,352, select.

Newcastle.£1,366 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Finnair and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Newcastle on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,366, select.

Newcastle.£1,380 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Newcastle on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,380, select.

Newcastle.£1,402 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Apr, returning Sat, 18 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Newcastle on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,402, select.

Newcastle.£1,429 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Newcastle.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Newcastle on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,429, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle

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Melbourne to Newcastle: Alternative routes

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Melbourne to Newcastle: Flight information

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Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Newcastle: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Melbourne to Newcastle?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is £790. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Newcastle?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Newcastle. But we found flights with one stop from £790.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne to Newcastle?

As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Newcastle.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport on Sunday, 3 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne to Newcastle Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Newcastle Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Newcastle?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Newcastle but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Newcastle is Air China .

Flying from Melbourne to Newcastle International Airport (NCL): What you need to know

Newcastle International Airport is located in Newcastle. The city follows the UTC+0 timezone and is 11 hours behind Melbourne.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to NCL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Popular months like December or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to NCL even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is an option when flying out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Located around 24 kms (15 miles) from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Newcastle International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of the departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

AVV is around 56 kms (35 miles) from central Melbourne. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
It's holiday time, so why not book another night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to NCL flight, make yourself comfortable at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them landing within the expected time frame.

About Newcastle International Airport (NCL)

Book a hotel close to NCL if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Newcastle International Airport. Settle into one of these options and end the night sooner:
Grab a Newcastle International Airport rental car and explore Newcastle and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Alamo and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Newcastle International Airport flight.

Getting from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to central Newcastle

Central Newcastle is around 14 kms (9 miles) from Newcastle International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes around 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Newcastle International Airport is £328. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £790. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to NCL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Affordable Melbourne to Newcastle International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Melbourne to NCL is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a price drop.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne to Newcastle International Airport.

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle International Airport (NCL)

It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Newcastle International Airport (NCL). August is the busiest month to visit Newcastle. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in January.
Before locking in your Melbourne to NCL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Newcastle, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 21ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Newcastle International Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 7ºC.

More about Newcastle

When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Newcastle right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Melbourne to Newcastle International Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Hadrian's Wall Path, Chinatown Express and Tyne Bridge are attractions you won't want to skip in Newcastle.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

Newcastle is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 290 kms (180 miles) south of Newcastle, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United Kingdom, head for Glasgow, about 193 kms (120 miles) northwest of Newcastle. West End, Glasgow Cathedral and King's Theatre are among its highlights.