Cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington from $332
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WLG
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Wellington are usually found in November or August, 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
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 September 2026.
Sat 14/1119:10 -
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Deal found 7/9$611
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Deal found 7/9$627
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Deal found 8/9$634
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Deal found 7/9$635
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Deal found 5/9$637
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Deal found 6/9$640
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Deal found 5/9$644
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Deal found 7/9$645
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Deal found 7/9$649
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Deal found 6/9$810
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Deal found 6/9$833
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1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 6/9$858
Best flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 September 2026.
Tue 1/1220:35 -
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Deal found 8/9$663
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1 stop27h 00m
Deal found 4/9$678
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Deal found 4/9$749
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Deal found 5/9$781
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Deal found 4/9$961
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Deal found 6/9$730
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Deal found 4/9$1,470
Fri 30/1023:55 -
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Mon 2/1113:40 -
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Deal found 5/9$741
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Deal found 5/9$890
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Deal found 6/9$821
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Deal found 8/9$973
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Deal found 8/9$1,073
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Deal found 7/9$1,091
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Deal found 7/9$1,027
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Deal found 8/9$1,174
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Deal found 9/9$1,144
Sat 7/1114:50 -
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Deal found 7/9$1,186
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2 stops35h 55m
Deal found 6/9$1,335
Direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Wellington based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 10 September 2026.
Sun 25/1009:10 -
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Deal found 8/9$651
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Deal found 5/9$655
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Deal found 7/9$665
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Deal found 5/9$670
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Deal found 9/9$676
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Deal found 5/9$678
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Deal found 8/9$688
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Deal found 7/9$689
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Deal found 6/9$691
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Deal found 6/9$694
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington. Data last updated 10 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 4/9$973
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Deal found 8/9$962
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Deal found 6/9$833
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Deal found 6/9$858
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Deal found 8/9$952
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Deal found 6/9$810
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Deal found 9/9$936
One-way flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Wellington. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 September 2026.
Wed 11/1106:15 -
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Deal found 7/9$332
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Deal found 7/9$360
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Deal found 5/9$379
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Deal found 5/9$381
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Deal found 5/9$390
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Deal found 7/9$392
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Deal found 5/9$392
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Deal found 5/9$393
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Deal found 6/9$395
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Deal found 8/9$400
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Deal found 6/9$404
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Wellington (WLG). 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 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Wellington 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 10 September 2026.
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MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 5/12
21:10-15:40
1 stop16h 30m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$360
MelbourneWellington
AVV Melbourne Avalon - WLG Wellington
AVVWLG
Melbourne Avalon
Sat 20/2
17:00-15:40
1 stop20h 40m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$379
MelbourneWellington
AVV Melbourne Avalon - WLG Wellington
AVVWLG
Melbourne Avalon
Wed 11/11
06:00-17:20
2 stops9h 20m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$431
MelbourneWellington
AVV Melbourne Avalon - WLG Wellington
AVVWLG
Melbourne Avalon
Wed 17/2
06:00-19:35
2 stops11h 35m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$435
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sun 4/10
18:45-07:50
1 stop11h 05m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$473
Fastest return journey
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 27/10
08:00-13:30
Nonstop3h 30m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$497
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 27/10
19:10-07:10
1 stop10h 00m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$507
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sun 27/12
18:55-07:05
1 stop10h 10m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$521
MelbourneWellington
AVV Melbourne Avalon - WLG Wellington
AVVWLG
Melbourne Avalon
Mon 15/2
06:00-00:05
1 stop16h 05m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$525
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 9/10
09:00-14:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$563
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Wellington
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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 $548). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $878). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Wellington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 September 2026.
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.
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Wellington
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Wellington. 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 September 2026.
The most flights from ME1 to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
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 $508 and $724 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $611 on Air New Zealand (14 Nov–17 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 103 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?
Sunday 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 19% 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 90 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. 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 Wellington. Reviews last updated 10 September 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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 10 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Wellington?
For as low as $1,073, Jetstar can have you in Wellington from Melbourne in 7h. Melbourne and Wellington are separated by a distance of 2607 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 $245. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $247 and $274, 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 ($244), Jetstar ($290), and Emirates ($300).
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: Emirates (88%), IndiGo (88%), Qantas Airways (88%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Wellington is $287. On average you can expect to pay $673. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington), can usually be booked for $611.
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 $548). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $878). 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 Wellington departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 10 September 2026.
Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Wellington. 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 10 September 2026.
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