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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.

Aug 2026

$138

Sep 2026

$130

Jan 2027

$282

Feb 2027

$282

The cheapest month to fly to Newcastle is September 2026, with return fares from $130 — 54% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $282).

When Should You Fly to Newcastle?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Newcastle, with return fares from $130. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $282 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Newcastle average around $208. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, August and January, you'll generally pay up to 38% less than the yearly average.

Cheapest Melbourne to Newcastle Return Prices

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

August 2026

$138

September 2026

$130

January 2027

$282

February 2027

$282

Average Melbourne to Newcastle Return Prices

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

August 2026

$422

September 2026

$384

October 2026

$451

November 2026

$385

December 2026

$509

February 2027

$346

March 2027

$384

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 September.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Newcastle cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is $179.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Newcastle is 30 April 2027.

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

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

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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