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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Newcastle

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QF Return flights from $521
Dep. Tue 23 JunRet. Tue 30 Jun$521
Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Sat 27 Jun$793
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Dep. Fri 19 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$822
Dep. Wed 17 JunRet. Wed 01 Jul$824

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Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Newcastle from Australia. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Newcastle

Return fares from Melbourne to Newcastle by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$110
Aug 2026
$130
Sep 2026
$110
Jan 2027
$252
Feb 2027
$65
Mar 2027
$172

The cheapest month to fly to Newcastle is February 2027, with return fares from $65 — 74% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $252).

When Should You Fly to Newcastle?

Based on the fares we've tracked, February is typically the cheapest month to fly to Newcastle, with return fares from $65. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $252 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Newcastle average around $140. If you can travel in the off-peak months of February, July and September, you'll generally pay up to 54% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Newcastle Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Newcastle return airfares.

July 2026
$110
August 2026
$130
September 2026
$110
January 2027
$252
February 2027
$65
March 2027
$172

Average Melbourne to Newcastle Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Newcastle return airfares.

July 2026
$511
August 2026
$420
September 2026
$483
October 2026
$491
February 2027
$393

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Newcastle

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

The cheapest month to travel is typically February.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Newcastle cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is $199.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Newcastle?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is 19 June 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Newcastle?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Newcastle is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Newcastle?

Jetstar, Qantas, Alliance Air Pty and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Newcastle take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 1 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Newcastle?

The IATA code for Newcastle is NTL. It is located in Australia at coordinates -32.80436, 151.8398.

When should you book flights to Newcastle?

From our data, you should book flights to Newcastle 30 days out.


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