Cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington from $365
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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WLG
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
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 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
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 13 August 2026.
Thu 10/918:30 -
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Wed 16/920:15 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 8/8$544
Sat 24/1021:15 -
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Mon 30/1106:00 -
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Deal found 12/8$551
Mon 7/918:10 -
1 stop21h 55m
Tue 15/920:15 -
1 stop13h 50m
Deal found 9/8$579
Mon 7/918:10 -
1 stop21h 55m
Wed 16/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 9/8$585
Mon 7/909:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Sun 13/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 11/8$587
Sat 5/918:10 -
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Sat 12/906:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 7/8$589
Wed 9/920:55 -
2 stops16h 15m
Wed 16/915:55 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 12/8$703
Wed 16/920:55 -
2 stops17h 45m
Mon 21/915:55 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 10/8$732
Thu 10/914:55 -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 16/915:55 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 8/8$783
Tue 1/916:40 -
2 stops19h 20m
Thu 3/915:55 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 11/8$800
Tue 8/914:55 -
1 stop7h 00m
Tue 15/906:05 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 8/8$822
Fri 23/1014:55 -
1 stop7h 00m
Mon 26/1015:55 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 11/8$846
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 13 August 2026.
Thu 10/909:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Thu 17/914:35 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 12/8$644
Thu 10/918:30 -
1 stop12h 05m
Thu 17/909:00 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 12/8$658
Sat 29/820:00 -
1 stop16h 00m
Fri 4/907:40 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 8/8$729
Tue 27/1008:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Mon 2/1114:35 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 9/8$886
Fri 13/1113:55 -
2 stops25h 25m
Thu 19/1107:40 -
2 stops30h 45m
Deal found 12/8$1,469
Thu 10/914:55 -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 16/915:55 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 11/8$800
Fri 25/909:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Mon 5/1007:45 -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 11/8$899
Fri 23/1014:55 -
1 stop7h 00m
Mon 26/1015:55 -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 11/8$846
Sat 5/906:00 -
1 stop6h 45m
Sat 12/906:05 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 8/8$1,008
Fri 18/914:55 -
1 stop7h 00m
Sun 20/915:55 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 12/8$868
Fri 11/914:55 -
1 stop7h 00m
Sun 13/915:55 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 8/8$897
Wed 21/1014:55 -
1 stop7h 00m
Sun 25/1015:55 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 11/8$903
Mon 21/1213:30 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Sun 27/1206:05 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 10/8$1,278
Sat 29/815:55 -
1 stop20h 05m
Fri 4/906:05 -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 8/8$907
Tue 22/1208:00 -
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Sat 26/1206:05 -
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Deal found 10/8$1,278
Fri 20/1113:55 -
2 stops25h 25m
Thu 26/1109:40 -
2 stops28h 45m
Deal found 12/8$1,573
Fri 9/1014:55 -
1 stop7h 00m
Fri 16/1015:55 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 9/8$931
Fri 30/1014:50 -
1 stop7h 00m
Sun 8/1115:55 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 8/8$933
Mon 19/1014:20 -
2 stops26h 15m
Sat 7/1107:30 -
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Deal found 11/8$1,707
Fri 9/1014:55 -
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Sun 11/1015:55 -
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Deal found 9/8$978
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Deal found 11/8$1,878
Fri 2/1014:55 -
1 stop6h 40m
Sat 10/1015:55 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 9/8$991
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 13 August 2026.
Thu 10/909:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Wed 16/906:00 -
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Deal found 8/8$569
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Deal found 9/8$586
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Deal found 11/8$587
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Sat 12/906:00 -
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Deal found 7/8$589
Sat 31/1009:10 -
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Deal found 9/8$607
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Deal found 9/8$610
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Deal found 10/8$617
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Deal found 10/8$619
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Deal found 12/8$626
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Deal found 10/8$627
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington. Data last updated 13 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 17/818:10 -
1 stop25h 35m
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Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 11/8$893
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Deal found 11/8$951
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Deal found 11/8$1,005
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Deal found 8/8$856
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Thu 3/915:55 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 11/8$800
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Sun 13/915:55 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 9/8$848
Tue 8/914:55 -
1 stop7h 00m
Tue 15/906:05 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 8/8$822
Wed 9/920:55 -
2 stops16h 15m
Wed 16/915:55 -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 12/8$703
Thu 10/914:55 -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 16/915:55 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 8/8$783
Wed 16/920:55 -
2 stops17h 45m
Mon 21/915:55 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 10/8$732
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 13 August 2026.
Thu 10/918:30 -
1 stop10h 35m
Deal found 12/8$365
Mon 7/918:10 -
1 stop24h 30m
Deal found 9/8$386
Fri 4/918:10 -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 11/8$391
Thu 3/918:55 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 12/8$392
Thu 1/1017:55 -
1 stop12h 25m
Deal found 9/8$393
Tue 1/918:55 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 10/8$395
Thu 1/1015:55 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 9/8$396
Wed 21/1009:10 -
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Deal found 10/8$396
Wed 21/1014:50 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 10/8$401
Sat 5/918:10 -
Nonstop3h 40m
Deal found 12/8$403
Tue 1/916:40 -
2 stops19h 20m
Deal found 12/8$419
Sat 5/915:55 -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 12/8$436
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 13 August 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 13 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Wellington that are best for you.
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MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 10/9
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
Wellington
Thu 17/9
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
$644
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 10/9
18:30-08:35
1 stop12h 05m
Wellington
Thu 17/9
09:00-08:05
1 stop25h 05m
$658
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 29/8
20:00-14:00
1 stop16h 00m
Wellington
Fri 4/9
07:40-22:45
1 stop17h 05m
$729
MelbourneWellington
AVV Melbourne Avalon - WLG Wellington
AVVWLG
Melbourne Avalon
Thu 10/9
14:55-23:55
1 stop7h 00m
Wellington
Wed 16/9
15:55-20:20
1 stop6h 25m
$800
MelbourneWellington
AVV Melbourne Avalon - WLG Wellington
AVVWLG
Melbourne Avalon
Fri 23/10
14:55-23:55
1 stop7h 00m
Wellington
Mon 26/10
15:55-23:15
1 stop9h 20m
$846
MelbourneWellington
AVV Melbourne Avalon - WLG Wellington
AVVWLG
Melbourne Avalon
Fri 18/9
14:55-23:55
1 stop7h 00m
Wellington
Sun 20/9
15:55-22:50
1 stop8h 55m
$868
Fastest return journey
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 27/10
08:00-13:30
Nonstop3h 30m
Wellington
Mon 2/11
14:35-16:40
Nonstop4h 05m
$886
MelbourneWellington
AVV Melbourne Avalon - WLG Wellington
AVVWLG
Melbourne Avalon
Fri 11/9
14:55-23:55
1 stop7h 00m
Wellington
Sun 13/9
15:55-20:20
1 stop6h 25m
$897
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 25/9
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
Wellington
Mon 5/10
07:45-13:45
1 stop8h 00m
$899
MelbourneWellington
AVV Melbourne Avalon - WLG Wellington
AVVWLG
Melbourne Avalon
Wed 21/10
14:55-23:55
1 stop7h 00m
Wellington
Sun 25/10
15:55-20:20
1 stop6h 25m
$903
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington
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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 $566). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $890). 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 13 August 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 13 August 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 $461 and $699 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $544 on Air New Zealand (10 Sept–16 Sept).
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 101 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 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 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 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 13 August 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.
It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
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 9 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Wellington?
For as low as $886, Air New Zealand 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 $250. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $271 and $280, 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 ($229), Jetstar ($271), and Emirates ($296).
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 (88%), Air New Zealand (88%), Etihad Airways (88%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Wellington is $281. On average you can expect to pay $895. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington), can usually be booked for $542.
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 $566). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $890). 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 13 August 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 13 August 2026.
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