Question 1

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

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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.

Question 2

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

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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.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

How often are flights from Melbourne to Wellington delayed?

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About 19% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 104 minutes.

Question 5

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

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Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Wellington, with prices starting at $250. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Jetstar and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $254 and $283, respectively. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 62% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 6

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

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Wellington are Air New Zealand ($254), Jetstar ($301), and Emirates ($313).

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

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

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington (average of $527). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $919). 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 9

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Wellington

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The most flights from ME1 to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wellington ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Wellington when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wellington, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

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The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Wellington is $313. On average you can expect to pay $697. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington), can usually be booked for $623.

Question 13

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Wellington?

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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: China Eastern (100%), Emirates (90%), IndiGo (90%).

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

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

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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 12 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

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

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

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

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Melbourne to Wellington flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 21

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

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Wellington from Melbourne by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 22

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

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Melbourne to Wellington with no change fees.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Wellington become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Melbourne to Wellington flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$624

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$250	Average$615	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$254	Average$508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Emirates	Cheapest$283	Average$725	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$311	Average$760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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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.

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

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.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Wellington

The most flights from ME1 to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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 104 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 18% of flights being delayed.

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