Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport from $248
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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MEL
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in September or May, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 August 2026.
Tue 13/1006:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Wed 21/1018:10 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 10/8$481
Fri 4/906:30 -
1 stop13h 15m
Fri 11/918:55 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 7/8$482
Thu 3/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Thu 10/909:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 10/8$485
Sun 13/914:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Wed 16/908:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 6/8$487
Fri 18/914:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Wed 23/908:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 10/8$494
Tue 10/1116:10 -
1 stop7h 20m
Mon 16/1119:10 -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 10/8$495
Thu 10/918:55 -
1 stop28h 40m
Tue 15/918:30 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 5/8$498
Best flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
Tue 13/1016:55 -
1 stop6h 40m
Wed 21/1012:10 -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 5/8$487
Sun 1/1114:35 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Mon 23/1108:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 9/8$525
Mon 28/916:45 -
1 stop6h 50m
Fri 2/1008:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 5/8$638
Mon 7/915:40 -
1 stop9h 40m
Tue 8/908:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 10/8$697
Wed 4/1114:35 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Tue 17/1108:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 9/8$525
Sat 19/907:00 -
1 stop27h 05m
Sat 26/909:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 5/8$535
Mon 2/1114:35 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Sun 22/1108:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 9/8$525
Mon 28/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Fri 2/1008:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 6/8$718
Mon 28/907:05 -
1 stop9h 30m
Fri 2/1008:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 6/8$690
Fri 25/914:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Fri 9/1015:25 -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 8/8$693
Wed 4/1106:05 -
1 stop13h 45m
Sat 21/1108:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 9/8$709
Direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Wellington to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
Tue 13/1006:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Wed 21/1009:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 5/8$481
Thu 3/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Thu 10/909:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 10/8$485
Sun 13/914:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Wed 16/908:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 6/8$487
Thu 10/914:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Tue 15/908:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 5/8$491
Fri 18/914:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Wed 23/908:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 10/8$494
Sat 12/914:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Sat 19/913:40 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 7/8$498
Sun 20/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Sat 26/909:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 9/8$502
Mon 28/915:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Fri 2/1008:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 8/8$505
Fri 4/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Fri 11/909:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 7/8$516
Mon 12/1015:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Mon 19/1009:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 7/8$522
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne. Data last updated 10 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 3/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Thu 10/909:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 10/8$485
Fri 4/906:30 -
1 stop13h 15m
Fri 11/918:55 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 7/8$482
Thu 10/918:55 -
1 stop28h 40m
Tue 15/918:30 -
1 stop25h 15m
Deal found 5/8$498
Sun 13/914:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Wed 16/908:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 6/8$487
Fri 18/914:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Wed 23/908:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 10/8$494
Sun 20/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Sat 26/909:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 9/8$502
Tue 22/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Tue 29/907:35 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 7/8$481
Mon 28/915:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Fri 2/1008:00 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 8/8$505
One-way flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Wellington to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
Mon 5/1006:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 9/8$248
Sun 20/906:00 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 6/8$279
Sun 30/817:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 9/8$280
Sat 3/1006:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 6/8$301
Mon 21/919:40 -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 9/8$307
Mon 21/919:40 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 9/8$311
Wed 2/913:05 -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 6/8$314
Sun 27/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 8/8$317
Wed 2/914:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 6/8$322
Sat 26/919:10 -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 8/8$334
Find flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) 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 10 August 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Tue 13/10
16:55-21:35
1 stop6h 40m
Melbourne
Wed 21/10
12:10-22:20
1 stop8h 10m
$487
Fastest return journey
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sun 1/11
14:35-16:40
Nonstop4h 05m
Melbourne
Mon 23/11
08:00-13:30
Nonstop3h 30m
$525
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Wed 4/11
14:35-16:40
Nonstop4h 05m
Melbourne
Tue 17/11
08:00-13:30
Nonstop3h 30m
$525
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 2/11
14:35-16:40
Nonstop4h 05m
Melbourne
Sun 22/11
08:00-13:30
Nonstop3h 30m
$525
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 19/9
07:00-08:05
1 stop27h 05m
Melbourne
Sat 26/9
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$535
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 28/9
16:45-20:35
1 stop6h 50m
Melbourne
Fri 2/10
08:00-14:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$638
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 28/9
07:05-13:35
1 stop9h 30m
Melbourne
Fri 2/10
08:00-14:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$690
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Fri 25/9
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
Melbourne
Fri 9/10
15:25-23:55
1 stop6h 30m
$693
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 7/9
15:40-23:20
1 stop9h 40m
Melbourne
Tue 8/9
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$697
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Wed 4/11
06:05-17:50
1 stop13h 45m
Melbourne
Sat 21/11
08:00-13:30
Nonstop3h 30m
$709
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Booking 56 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $505). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $751). 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 WLG to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Wellington 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 10 August 2026.
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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at midday.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Wellington to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $501 and $624 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $481 on Air New Zealand (13 Oct–21 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
The most flights from WLG to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How often are flights from Wellington to Melbourne delayed?
About 10% of weekly flights between Wellington and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 87 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Wellington to Melbourne flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $519.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 05m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 43m.
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 10 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, such as Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington 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 Wellington to Melbourne?
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 12 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in 4h 05m. Fly via Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Wellington and Melbourne Airport is about 2588 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $198. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $440, and Air New Zealand, from $442. Emirates is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $196. Users have also found prices from $210 and $214 on Air New Zealand and Jetstar, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport are Air India (93%), Virgin Australia (85%) and United Airlines (85%).
What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
On average you can expect to pay $447 for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $193 while the most popular route, (Wellington - Melbourne) is currently priced at $430.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Melbourne?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $505). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $751). 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.
Explore flights to Melbourne departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 10 August 2026.
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Top 3 airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Wellington 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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