Cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington from $372
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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WLG
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Wellington are usually found in March or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington
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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 2 January 2026.
Thu 28/520:15MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 45mJetstar
Thu 4/619:40WLG - MEL
1 stop16h 25mJetstar
Deal found 31/12$568
Thu 26/320:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/406:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$586
Fri 13/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/220:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/1$602
Fri 6/316:25AVV - WLG
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 21/316:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/1$932
Sun 15/206:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$595
Mon 23/223:55MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Wed 25/215:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Deal found 1/1$607
Thu 28/509:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 4/609:45WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$614
Mon 16/323:55MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/320:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$598
Wed 28/123:55MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Wed 4/215:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Deal found 31/12$616
Tue 27/123:55MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Tue 3/213:10WLG - MEL
1 stop11h 40mJetstar
Deal found 29/12$629
Sat 14/220:20MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$631
Mon 12/116:25AVV - WLG
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 20/116:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/1$932
Thu 29/106:00AVV - WLG
2 stops9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/216:00WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$825
Thu 9/420:55AVV - WLG
2 stops21h 40mJetstar
Tue 14/421:10WLG - AVV
2 stops25h 10mJetstar
Deal found 31/12$857
Thu 28/506:00AVV - WLG
2 stops9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/606:05WLG - AVV
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$836
Wed 15/406:00AVV - WLG
2 stops9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/415:55WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$851
Wed 28/110:20AVV - WLG
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/206:05WLG - AVV
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$896
Thu 26/306:00AVV - WLG
2 stops9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/415:55WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$902
Thu 9/414:55AVV - WLG
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/415:55WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$932
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 2 January 2026.
Mon 16/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/1$605
Tue 3/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$608
Fri 13/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/1$616
Wed 18/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 23/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$619
Thu 26/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 5/406:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$620
Sun 15/213:30MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$649
Mon 23/208:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$650
Wed 11/318:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/1$652
Wed 11/318:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Fri 13/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/1$671
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington. Data last updated 2 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 8/121:10MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/116:40WLG - MEL
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$792
Thu 8/121:10MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/114:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$834
Thu 8/121:10MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/113:10WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$845
Thu 8/121:10MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$881
Fri 9/106:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Tue 20/121:05WLG - MEL
1 stop22h 45mJetstar
Deal found 30/12$828
Fri 9/106:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Mon 19/116:40WLG - MEL
1 stop18h 40mJetstar
Deal found 30/12$831
Fri 9/106:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/114:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$872
Fri 9/106:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/115:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$878
Sun 11/121:10MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/215:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$740
Mon 12/116:25AVV - WLG
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 20/116:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/1$932
Wed 28/106:00AVV - WLG
2 stops14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/215:55WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$896
Thu 29/106:00AVV - WLG
2 stops9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/216:00WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$825
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 2 January 2026.
Thu 5/217:00AVV - WLG
1 stop19h 50mJetstar
Deal found 31/12$372
Fri 6/206:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 31/12$372
Sun 18/117:00AVV - WLG
1 stop20h 35mJetstar
Deal found 30/12$375
Sun 8/318:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/1$376
Fri 6/213:30MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/12$378
Tue 3/223:55MEL - WLG
1 stop11h 40mJetstar
Deal found 31/12$382
Fri 13/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/1$386
Tue 27/117:00AVV - WLG
1 stop19h 50mJetstar
Deal found 1/1$388
Sun 8/218:50MEL - WLG
1 stop12h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$390
Wed 25/306:00AVV - WLG
2 stops12h 30mJetstar
Deal found 31/12$392
Wed 28/120:35MEL - WLG
2 stops21h 55mJetstar
Deal found 1/1$394
Sat 17/121:10MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Deal found 31/12$397
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 2 January 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Wellington that are best for you.
Fly from
Melbourne
Fly to
Wellington
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 28/5
20:15-14:00
1 stop15h 45m
Wellington
Thu 4/6
19:40-10:05
1 stop16h 25m
$568
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 26/3
20:35-14:50
1 stop16h 15m
Wellington
Sun 5/4
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$586
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sun 15/2
06:10-14:50
1 stop6h 40m
Wellington
Sun 22/2
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$595
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Mon 16/3
23:55-08:35
1 stop6h 40m
Wellington
Sat 21/3
20:15-07:55
1 stop13h 40m
$598
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 13/2
18:00-23:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Sun 15/2
20:15-07:55
1 stop13h 40m
$602
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Mon 23/2
23:55-08:35
1 stop6h 40m
Wellington
Wed 25/2
15:55-23:50
1 stop9h 55m
$607
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 28/5
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
Wellington
Thu 4/6
09:45-17:30
1 stop9h 45m
$614
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 28/1
23:55-12:20
1 stop10h 25m
Wellington
Wed 4/2
15:55-23:50
1 stop9h 55m
$616
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 27/1
23:55-08:35
1 stop6h 40m
Wellington
Tue 3/2
13:10-22:50
1 stop11h 40m
$629
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 14/2
20:20-14:50
1 stop16h 30m
Wellington
Sat 21/2
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$631
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wellington from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Wellington
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Wellington, you should look to book at least 87 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?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington (average of $294). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in September is currently the most expensive (average of $469). 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 2 January 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 2 January 2026.
The most flights from ME1 to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Wellington?
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 98 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?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.
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 2 January 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.
Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Wellington. 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 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 $602, Jetstar can have you in Wellington from Melbourne in 3h 35m. 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 $265. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $359 and $361, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 57% 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 ($207), Jetstar ($269), and Qantas Airways ($269).
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: Finnair (72%), Emirates (64%), Qantas Airways (64%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Wellington is $400. On average you can expect to pay $819. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington), can usually be booked for $556.
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 $294). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in September is currently the most expensive (average of $469). 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 2 January 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 January 2026.
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