Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Wellington are usually found in November or August, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
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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 27 September 2026.
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December
Cheapest in
November
Average price
$618
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington (average of $539). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $925). 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 27 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.
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.
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 27 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
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 4 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Wellington round-trip?
Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Wellington, with prices starting at $249. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Jetstar and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $251 and $281, respectively. Users have found that Air New Zealand 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 ($251), Jetstar ($298), and Emirates ($311).
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: United Airlines (88%), Thai Airways (84%), Emirates (84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Wellington is $310. On average you can expect to pay $692. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington), can usually be booked for $623.
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 $539). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $925). 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 27 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 27 September 2026.
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