Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne from $264
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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MEL
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in August or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap 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 (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 9 January 2026.
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 9 January 2026.
Sun 22/206:00WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 55mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/310:35MEL - WLG
1 stop8h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$525
Fri 20/220:05WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mEmirates
Sat 7/308:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Deal found 8/1$534
Thu 12/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/206:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$539
Tue 4/814:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 5/808:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$540
Sat 28/312:55WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/418:55MEL - WLG
1 stop11h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$548
Thu 12/206:00WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/208:35MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$554
Wed 11/207:00WLG - MEL
1 stop26h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/216:50MEL - WLG
1 stop22h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$561
Fri 21/806:30WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 30/818:55MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$567
Sat 14/218:00WLG - MEL
1 stop17h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 20/212:10MEL - WLG
1 stop8h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$576
Mon 14/914:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 18/923:55MEL - WLG
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$584
Wed 11/215:55WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/217:00AVV - WLG
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$615
Fri 20/206:00WLG - AVV
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/317:00AVV - WLG
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$618
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 9 January 2026.
Thu 12/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/206:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$539
Sat 28/312:55WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/418:55MEL - WLG
1 stop11h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$548
Tue 3/306:05WLG - MEL
1 stop7h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 4/308:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/1$682
Thu 12/207:40WLG - MEL
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Sun 15/206:10MEL - WLG
2 stops22h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/1$692
Tue 3/207:30WLG - MEL
1 stop10h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/218:50MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$607
Wed 11/215:55WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/217:00AVV - WLG
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$615
Fri 20/206:00WLG - AVV
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/317:00AVV - WLG
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$618
Sat 7/206:00WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/212:10MEL - WLG
1 stop8h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$619
Sat 7/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$621
Mon 23/206:40WLG - MEL
2 stops11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/212:10MEL - WLG
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$669
Mon 23/206:40WLG - MEL
2 stops11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/312:10MEL - WLG
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$672
Sat 7/320:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$680
Tue 3/316:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 4/315:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/1$913
Fri 20/215:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/312:10MEL - WLG
2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$680
Tue 10/316:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 14/315:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$916
Sat 14/215:55WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/208:10AVV - WLG
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$748
Sat 7/206:05WLG - AVV
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/217:00AVV - WLG
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$748
Thu 12/215:55WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/208:10AVV - WLG
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$754
Wed 4/215:55WLG - AVV
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/206:00AVV - WLG
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$758
Wed 18/315:55WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/308:10AVV - WLG
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$763
Sun 15/215:55WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/215:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$785
Mon 15/615:55WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/614:55AVV - WLG
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$861
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 9 January 2026.
Fri 20/220:05WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mEmirates
Sat 7/308:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Deal found 8/1$534
Thu 12/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$582
Sat 7/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$621
Wed 8/406:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 15/409:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$639
Mon 15/614:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/609:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$640
Sat 28/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/408:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$664
Wed 11/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/208:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$672
Tue 3/315:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 4/308:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/1$682
Wed 4/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$700
Sat 7/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/208:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$703
Thu 2/406:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 5/409:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$719
Fri 3/420:10WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 6/408:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$745
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne. Data last updated 9 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 14/116:20WLG - MEL
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/121:10MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$730
Wed 14/106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 24/118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$909
Wed 14/121:05WLG - AVV
2 stops20h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 24/116:25AVV - WLG
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,027
Wed 14/116:00WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/117:00AVV - WLG
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,048
Wed 14/108:10WLG - MEL
2 stops15h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 24/114:20MEL - WLG
2 stops15h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,113
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 9 January 2026.
Wed 25/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$264
Wed 28/108:15WLG - MEL
1 stop25h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$269
Thu 16/406:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$270
Thu 19/206:00WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$275
Sun 22/220:55WLG - MEL
1 stop14h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$278
Thu 19/215:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$282
Tue 17/315:55WLG - AVV
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$284
Sun 1/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$284
Sun 1/220:55WLG - MEL
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$285
Wed 18/315:55WLG - AVV
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$290
Sun 1/220:55WLG - AVV
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$291
Tue 17/215:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mEmirates
Deal found 6/1$291
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 9 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Melbourne that are best for you.
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Wellington
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Melbourne
Route
Depart
Return
Price
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Thu 12/2
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Sun 15/2
06:10-14:50
1 stop6h 40m
$539
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 28/3
12:55-17:40
1 stop6h 45m
Melbourne
Mon 6/4
18:55-08:40
1 stop11h 45m
$548
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Tue 3/2
07:30-15:35
1 stop10h 05m
Melbourne
Sun 8/2
18:50-07:10
1 stop10h 20m
$607
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - AVV
WLGAVV
Wellington
Wed 11/2
15:55-20:20
1 stop6h 25m
Melbourne Avalon
Sat 14/2
17:00-14:50
1 stop19h 50m
$615
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - AVV
WLGAVV
Wellington
Fri 20/2
06:00-15:50
1 stop11h 50m
Melbourne Avalon
Sat 7/3
17:00-14:50
1 stop19h 50m
$618
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 7/2
06:00-10:55
1 stop6h 55m
Melbourne
Sat 14/2
12:10-22:10
1 stop8h 00m
$619
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 7/3
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Sat 14/3
09:10-14:45
Nonstop3h 35m
$621
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 23/2
06:40-16:05
2 stops11h 25m
Melbourne
Thu 26/2
12:10-21:20
1 stop7h 10m
$669
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 23/2
06:40-16:05
2 stops11h 25m
Melbourne
Mon 2/3
12:10-22:10
1 stop8h 00m
$672
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 7/3
20:15-07:55
1 stop13h 40m
Melbourne
Tue 10/3
09:10-14:45
Nonstop3h 35m
$680
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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Melbourne
How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.
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 85 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne (average of $324). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $489). 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 9 January 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 61% versus a flight in the afternoon.
Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne
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 9 January 2026.
The most flights from WLG to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).
How often are flights from Wellington to Melbourne delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between Wellington and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday 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 9 January 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.
Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
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. 4 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?
There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Melbourne in 6h 45m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2588 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne, with prices starting at $183. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $324 and $427, respectively. Jetstar is priced at 69% 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 Air New Zealand ($173), Qantas Airways ($197), and Jetstar ($204).
What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Melbourne?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wellington to Melbourne are Etihad Airways (92%), Air India (85%) and Virgin Australia (85%).
What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne?
On average you can expect to pay $581 for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne. The cheapest flight overall is $254 while the most popular route, (Wellington - Melbourne) is currently priced at $418.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne (average of $324). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $489). 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 9 January 2026.
Top 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne
Discover the top 4 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 9 January 2026.
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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.
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