Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Wellington to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $497 and $624 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $508 on Air New Zealand (10 Oct-22 Oct). Find deals

Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $507. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Wellington to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $497 and $624 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $508 on Air New Zealand (10 Oct-22 Oct). Find deals

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 6h 30m. Find deals

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 54m.

Question 6

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $341. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $439, and Air New Zealand, from $441. Jetstar is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 7

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

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Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 8

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne Airport

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The most flights from WLG to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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On average you can expect to pay $518 for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $218 while the most popular route, (Wellington - Melbourne) is currently priced at $442.

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport are Virgin Australia (94%), United Airlines (94%) and Air New Zealand (94%).

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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Users have found that leaving on a Thursday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 56% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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To save on the cost of your flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, book at least 36 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 33% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $644 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $731.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Melbourne Airport. Flights to Melbourne Airport from Wellington in February are about $613 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $379.

Question 19

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

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When flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at midday.

Question 20

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

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Wellington (WLG), located 5.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wellington to Melbourne. 3 airlines have flights from Wellington to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Wellington to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 11 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

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

Question 23

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Melbourne from Wellington today with Cheapflights!

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Wellington to Melbourne?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Melbourne from Wellington.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Wellington to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Wellington to Melbourne with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Wellington to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Melbourne from Wellington today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	$508
One-way from	$218
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$567
Good round-trip deal	$557 or less
Good one-way deal	$295 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$341	Average$583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$439	Average$660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$441	Average$603	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport from $218

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in February or August, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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