Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in September or May, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 4 October 2026.
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December
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September
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$644
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne?
The price you pay for your flight from Wellington to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 43 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne (average of $506). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $717). 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 4 October 2026.
When flying from Wellington to Melbourne, 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 17% versus a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Melbourne?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Wellington to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 26 September 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Melbourne 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 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.
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 4 October 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Wellington to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
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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 3 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne round-trip?
Flying on Emirates is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne, with prices starting at $201. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $449 and $504, respectively. Emirates is priced at 67% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Melbourne one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Wellington to Melbourne are Qantas Airways ($199), Air New Zealand ($210), and Emirates ($256).
What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Melbourne?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wellington to Melbourne are Virgin Australia (91%), United Airlines (91%) and Air New Zealand (91%).
What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne?
On average you can expect to pay $414 for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne. The cheapest flight overall is $196 while the most popular route, (Wellington - Melbourne) is currently priced at $555.
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?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne (average of $506). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $717). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Wellington. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 4 October 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 4 October 2026.
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