Q: 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 $572 and $714 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $540 on Air New Zealand (16 Nov–25 Nov).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $546.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 05m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Wellington to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $572 and $714 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $540 on Air New Zealand (16 Nov–25 Nov).

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

How often are flights from Wellington to Melbourne delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 11% of weekly flights between Wellington and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

Question 7

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Wellington to Melbourne flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 43m.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in 4h 05m. Fly via Qantas Airways or Air New Zealand 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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $200. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $448, and Qantas Airways, from $502. Emirates is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $189. Users have also found prices from $209 and $255 on Air New Zealand and Emirates, respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 44 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 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $504). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $715). 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 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from WLG to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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 19

What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay $484 for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $146 while the most popular route, (Wellington - Melbourne) is currently priced at $547.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport are Virgin Australia (91%), United Airlines (91%) and Air New Zealand (91%).

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 14 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

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 26

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

Accepted Answer

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 27

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

Accepted Answer

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 28

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

Accepted Answer

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 29

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

Accepted Answer

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 30

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	$540
One-way from	$228
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$642
Good round-trip deal	$293 or less
Good one-way deal	$299 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Emirates	Cheapest$200	Average$715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$448	Average$656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$502	Average$689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport from $228

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

Booking 44 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?

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

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 18% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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 $572 and $714 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $540 on Air New Zealand (16 Nov–25 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from WLG to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How often are flights from Wellington to Melbourne delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between Wellington and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 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?

Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $546.

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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 43m.

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Wellington to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $572 and $714 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $540 on Air New Zealand (16 Nov–25 Nov).