Cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington from $317

MEL — WLG
27 Sep — 4 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Wellington are usually found in November or May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington

Tue 24/1123:55 -
1 stop6h 40m
Wed 25/1116:10 -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 24/8$593
Wed 11/1106:15 -
1 stop6h 55m
Wed 18/1106:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 25/8$616
Sat 17/1009:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Sun 25/1016:05 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 27/8$618
Sun 25/1009:10 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Wed 28/1010:00 -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 25/8$627
Wed 2/1218:20 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Sun 6/1216:05 -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 27/8$632
Thu 22/1009:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Tue 27/1010:00 -
1 stop24h 00m
Deal found 26/8$640
Thu 12/1121:10 -
1 stop16h 30m
Mon 23/1107:40 -
1 stop17h 10m
Deal found 25/8$641
Thu 5/1123:55 -
1 stop6h 40m
Mon 9/1118:10 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 25/8$645
Wed 14/1006:00 -
1 stop16h 10m
Wed 21/1016:00 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 23/8$842
Wed 11/1108:10 -
2 stops9h 25m
Wed 18/1116:00 -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 25/8$844
Wed 14/1021:40 -
2 stops33h 00m
Wed 21/1016:00 -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 23/8$847
Sat 17/1014:55 -
1 stop7h 00m
Sun 25/1006:05 -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 23/8$876

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington

Round-trip from

$593

One-way from

$317

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$587
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/11-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Wellington
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 23/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 25m total
  • Melbourne to Wellington
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

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MelbourneWellington

MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington

MELWLG

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

23:55-17:20

1 stop15h 25m

Wellington

Wed 25/11

16:10-23:50

1 stop9h 40m

$641

MelbourneWellington

MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington

MELWLG

Melbourne

Tue 23/2

20:35-15:10

1 stop16h 35m

Wellington

Thu 25/2

07:40-22:50

1 stop17h 10m

$641

MelbourneWellington

MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington

MELWLG

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

21:10-15:40

1 stop16h 30m

Wellington

Thu 19/11

07:40-22:50

1 stop17h 10m

$641
Fastest return journey

MelbourneWellington

MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington

MELWLG

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

08:00-13:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Wellington

Sun 15/11

20:05-22:10

Nonstop4h 05m

$805

MelbourneWellington

AVV Melbourne Avalon - WLG Wellington

AVVWLG

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 18/2

08:10-19:35

2 stops9h 25m

Wellington

Mon 22/2

15:55-20:20

1 stop6h 25m

$865

MelbourneWellington

AVV Melbourne Avalon - WLG Wellington

AVVWLG

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 20/2

06:00-17:20

2 stops9h 20m

Wellington

Sun 21/2

15:55-20:20

1 stop6h 25m

$867

MelbourneWellington

MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington

MELWLG

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

23:55-16:55

1 stop15h 00m

Wellington

Mon 30/11

13:40-22:50

1 stop11h 10m

$893

MelbourneWellington

AVV Melbourne Avalon - WLG Wellington

AVVWLG

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 11/11

14:50-23:50

1 stop7h 00m

Wellington

Wed 18/11

16:00-20:20

1 stop6h 20m

$929

MelbourneWellington

AVV Melbourne Avalon - WLG Wellington

AVVWLG

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 17/10

14:55-23:55

1 stop7h 00m

Wellington

Sun 25/10

16:00-23:15

1 stop9h 15m

$963

MelbourneWellington

AVV Melbourne Avalon - WLG Wellington

AVVWLG

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 22/9

14:55-23:55

1 stop7h 00m

Wellington

Tue 29/9

07:05-14:10

1 stop10h 05m

$982

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Wellington

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington (average of $556). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $876). 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 MEL to WLG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Wellington as you normally would.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Wellington flights typically cost between $577 and $726 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $593 on Jetstar (24 Nov–25 Nov).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Wellington delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Wellington, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to Wellington by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

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

    Wellington (WLG), located 5.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Wellington. 4 airlines have flights to Wellington from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Wellington should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Wellington?

    For as low as $805, Jetstar can have you in Wellington from Melbourne in 3h 30m. Melbourne and Wellington are separated by a distance of 2588 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Wellington, with prices starting at $246. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $249 and $275, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Wellington are Air New Zealand ($238), Jetstar ($266), and Qantas Airways ($284).

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne to Wellington on time: Virgin Australia (87%), Air New Zealand (87%), Etihad Airways (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

    The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Wellington is $278. On average you can expect to pay $822. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington), can usually be booked for $602.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington 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 Melbourne to Wellington?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington (average of $556). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $876). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Wellington

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$246Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$249Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$275Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$328Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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