Cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington from $345
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 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WLG
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
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 Saturday and return on a Friday
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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 18 December 2025.
Wed 31/1218:55MEL - WLG
1 stop11h 40mJetstar
Thu 15/120:10WLG - MEL
1 stop15h 10mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$795
Wed 31/1218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/120:10WLG - MEL
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$875
Fri 26/1213:30MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1214:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$878
Fri 26/1213:30MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/106:05WLG - MEL
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$916
Wed 31/1218:55MEL - WLG
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/106:05WLG - MEL
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$926
Sat 20/1213:30MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/116:40WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$988
Mon 29/1216:25AVV - WLG
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 10/119:20WLG - AVV
1 stop16h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,380
Wed 24/1220:55AVV - WLG
1 stop24h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 31/1216:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,386
Fri 26/1210:20AVV - WLG
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1219:20WLG - AVV
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,433
Wed 24/1206:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1216:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,468
Wed 24/1206:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 26/1216:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,520
Thu 25/1206:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 8/116:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,554
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 18 December 2025.
Sat 31/120:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Sat 7/214:10WLG - MEL
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$567
Tue 3/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/320:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$595
Thu 5/220:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$614
Fri 6/215:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 14/216:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/12$955
Tue 27/120:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Fri 30/115:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$574
Fri 13/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/220:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$606
Thu 12/220:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Sat 14/214:10WLG - MEL
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$585
Fri 6/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/215:00WLG - MEL
1 stop18h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/12$617
Fri 20/323:55MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Tue 31/309:15WLG - MEL
1 stop10h 30mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$592
Wed 11/318:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/12$618
Fri 20/323:55MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Fri 27/314:10WLG - MEL
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$599
Fri 20/318:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 31/312:25WLG - MEL
1 stop7h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$623
Fri 6/220:55AVV - WLG
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/216:00WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$884
Tue 3/306:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 10/316:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$957
Wed 11/215:00AVV - WLG
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/216:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$887
Thu 22/117:00AVV - WLG
1 stop19h 50mJetstar
Wed 28/115:55WLG - AVV
1 stop26h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$718
Thu 29/106:00AVV - WLG
2 stops9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/115:55WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$916
Thu 12/215:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/216:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$917
Fri 6/220:55AVV - WLG
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/215:55WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$917
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 18 December 2025.
Wed 11/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/12$600
Wed 11/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/12$603
Tue 3/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$609
Fri 6/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/12$612
Wed 11/318:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/12$618
Fri 13/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/12$633
Sat 31/118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 7/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$644
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 24/1221:00MEL - WLG
1 stop24h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 31/1214:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,037
Wed 24/1217:45MEL - WLG
1 stop28h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 7/116:20WLG - MEL
1 stop8h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,067
Wed 24/1206:30MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1206:05WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,073
Thu 25/1209:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 25mEmirates
Fri 2/114:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mEmirates
Deal found 14/12$1,035
Thu 25/1209:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 2/106:05WLG - MEL
1 stop19h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/12$1,046
Fri 26/1213:30MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1214:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$878
Fri 26/1213:30MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/106:05WLG - MEL
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$916
Tue 13/115:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 20/116:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,020
Tue 13/115:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/116:00WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,028
Thu 22/117:00AVV - WLG
1 stop19h 50mJetstar
Wed 28/115:55WLG - AVV
1 stop26h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$718
Mon 26/116:25AVV - WLG
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 4/206:05WLG - AVV
1 stop10h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,034
Thu 29/106:00AVV - WLG
2 stops9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/115:55WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$916
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 18 December 2025.
Fri 16/106:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$345
Sun 18/120:20MEL - WLG
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$348
Thu 22/120:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$349
Tue 13/118:50MEL - WLG
1 stop18h 00mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$352
Mon 9/212:10MEL - WLG
1 stop26h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$355
Tue 13/117:00AVV - WLG
1 stop19h 50mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$358
Sat 17/121:10MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$358
Mon 16/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$366
Thu 22/117:00AVV - WLG
1 stop19h 50mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$379
Sat 31/118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$388
Fri 16/115:00AVV - WLG
2 stops14h 05mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$435
Mon 9/220:55AVV - WLG
2 stops18h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$444
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 18 December 2025.
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 18 December 2025.
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
Sat 31/1
20:35-14:50
1 stop16h 15m
Wellington
Sat 7/2
14:10-22:50
1 stop10h 40m
$567
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 27/1
20:35-14:50
1 stop16h 15m
Wellington
Fri 30/1
15:55-23:50
1 stop9h 55m
$574
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 12/2
20:35-14:50
1 stop16h 15m
Wellington
Sat 14/2
14:10-22:50
1 stop10h 40m
$585
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 20/3
23:55-12:20
1 stop10h 25m
Wellington
Tue 31/3
09:15-17:45
1 stop10h 30m
$592
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 3/3
09:10-14:45
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Tue 10/3
20:15-07:55
1 stop13h 40m
$595
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 20/3
23:55-12:20
1 stop10h 25m
Wellington
Fri 27/3
14:10-22:50
1 stop10h 40m
$599
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
$606
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 5/2
20:35-14:50
1 stop16h 15m
Wellington
Sun 8/2
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$614
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 6/2
18:00-23:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Sat 14/2
15:00-07:55
1 stop18h 55m
$617
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 11/3
18:00-23:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Sun 15/3
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$618
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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
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 12 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 $296). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in September is currently the most expensive (average of $473). 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 18 December 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Wellington in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Wellington?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Wellington flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 18 December 2025.
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 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 18 December 2025.
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 $567, Jetstar can have you in Wellington from Melbourne in 16h 15m. Melbourne and Wellington are separated by a distance of 2588 km.
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 $268. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $362 and $369, 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 ($212), Jetstar ($271), and Qantas Airways ($274).
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: China Eastern (72%), Turkish Airlines (72%), Singapore Airlines (72%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Wellington is $356. On average you can expect to pay $670. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington), can usually be booked for $553.
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 $296). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in September is currently the most expensive (average of $473). 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 18 December 2025.
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 18 December 2025.
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