How long is the flight from Melbourne to Wellington?

For as low as $538, Emirates can have you in Wellington from Melbourne in 3h 35m. Melbourne and Wellington are separated by a distance of 2588 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct. Find deals

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 $298. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $364 and $385, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

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 ($268), Qantas Airways ($306), and Jetstar ($376). Find deals

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Wellington is $294. On average you can expect to pay $567. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington), can usually be booked for $435.

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 (91%), Air New Zealand (91%), Etihad Airways (90%).

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

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

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 11 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

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

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.

$268+ Flights from Melbourne to Wellington

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Wellington are usually found in March or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington

Round-trip from	$520
One-way from	$268
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$697

Air New Zealand
29/11-7/12
2 total stops
18h 30m total
Melbourne to Wellington

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Air New Zealand
7/2
1 total stop
25h 20m total
Melbourne to Wellington

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 September 2025.

Sat 29/1108:35MEL - WLG

1 stop9h 45mAir New Zealand

Sun 7/1211:00WLG - MEL

1 stop8h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$520

Sun 12/1018:40MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mEmirates

Sat 18/1006:15WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Deal found 16/9$538

Thu 9/1018:25MEL - WLG

1 stop10h 50mAir New Zealand

Tue 14/1011:55WLG - MEL

1 stop10h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$552

Sun 12/1018:40MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1012:20WLG - MEL

1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$580

Sat 22/1109:10MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand

Sun 23/1106:00WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$586

Fri 7/1118:50MEL - WLG

1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1115:55WLG - MEL

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$591

Fri 7/1116:50MEL - WLG

1 stop13h 20mAir New Zealand

Tue 25/1106:00WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$597

Sat 29/1108:35MEL - WLG

1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/1220:05WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$603

Fri 7/1116:50MEL - WLG

1 stop13h 20mAir New Zealand

Thu 27/1106:00WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$606

Fri 7/1118:50MEL - WLG

1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1119:45WLG - MEL

1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$610

Thu 6/1108:10AVV - WLG

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1110:45WLG - AVV

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$793

Wed 5/1108:10AVV - WLG

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1116:00WLG - AVV

1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$811

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 September 2025.

Sun 12/1018:40MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mEmirates

Sat 18/1006:15WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Deal found 16/9$538

Sat 7/209:10MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand

Mon 9/206:00WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$639

Thu 16/1009:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways

Mon 20/1015:35WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$663

Mon 15/1218:55MEL - WLG

1 stop10h 10mJetstar

Thu 15/120:10WLG - MEL

1 stop15h 10mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$703

Tue 20/117:00AVV - WLG

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/215:55WLG - AVV

1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$743

Sat 22/1108:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Fri 28/1120:05WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$664

Tue 4/1109:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 25mEmirates

Tue 25/1115:35WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Deal found 16/9$746

Thu 6/1108:10AVV - WLG

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1110:45WLG - AVV

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$793

Wed 11/308:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Sun 15/320:05WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$761

Mon 3/1106:00MEL - WLG

1 stop7h 20mEmirates

Fri 28/1120:05WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Deal found 17/9$781

Tue 18/1117:00AVV - WLG

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1116:00WLG - AVV

1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$841

Mon 2/215:00AVV - WLG

1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 23/215:55WLG - AVV

1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$842

Sat 1/1108:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Fri 28/1120:05WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$856

Sun 2/1108:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Fri 28/1120:05WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$856

Fri 7/1115:00AVV - WLG

1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1116:00WLG - AVV

1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$893

Mon 3/1108:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Tue 25/1115:35WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$856

Thu 20/1117:00AVV - WLG

1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1116:00WLG - AVV

1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$920

Wed 5/1108:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Tue 25/1115:35WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$857

Wed 19/1115:00AVV - WLG

1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 25/1116:00WLG - AVV

1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$944

Mon 20/1021:40AVV - WLG

1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 2/1116:20WLG - AVV

1 stop25h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$950

Mon 19/110:20AVV - WLG

1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/215:55WLG - AVV

1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$955

Sun 18/108:10AVV - WLG

1 stop8h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 9/206:05WLG - AVV

1 stop10h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$953

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 September 2025.

Sun 12/1018:40MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mEmirates

Sat 18/1006:15WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Deal found 16/9$538

Thu 9/1009:10MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 14/1006:00WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$582

Sat 22/1109:10MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand

Sun 23/1106:00WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$586

Fri 31/1008:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1120:05WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$664

Fri 31/1013:30MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Fri 7/1120:05WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$667

Sat 4/1008:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways

Mon 6/1006:15WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$710

Fri 7/1113:30MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Tue 25/1115:35WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$721

Fri 7/1113:30MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1106:00WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$730

Fri 7/1113:30MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Sun 30/1120:05WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$736

Tue 30/908:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways

Mon 6/1006:15WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$739

Tue 4/1109:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 25mEmirates

Fri 28/1120:05WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Deal found 16/9$746

Wed 15/1009:10MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand

Wed 22/1006:00WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$752

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington. Data last updated 18 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 24/914:55AVV - WLG

1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/915:00WLG - AVV

2 stops9h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$1,524

Wed 24/920:55AVV - WLG

1 stop15h 50mQantas Airways

Wed 1/1007:05WLG - AVV

1 stop10h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$2,025

Fri 26/920:55AVV - WLG

2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/1016:55WLG - AVV

1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$2,030

Thu 9/1018:25MEL - WLG

1 stop10h 50mAir New Zealand

Tue 14/1011:55WLG - MEL

1 stop10h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$552

Thu 9/1018:55MEL - WLG

1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1021:10WLG - MEL

2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$670

Sun 12/1018:40MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mEmirates

Sat 18/1006:15WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mEmirates

Deal found 16/9$538

Sun 12/1018:40MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1012:20WLG - MEL

1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$580

Wed 15/1018:45MEL - WLG

1 stop11h 05mJetstar

Wed 22/1014:10WLG - MEL

1 stop10h 35mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$663

Fri 31/1008:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1120:05WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$664

Fri 31/1013:30MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Fri 7/1120:05WLG - MEL

Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$667

Fri 31/1018:30MEL - WLG

1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1115:55WLG - MEL

1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$691

Fri 31/1018:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand

Fri 7/1120:55WLG - MEL

1 stop14h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$696

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 September 2025.

Sat 7/218:50MEL - WLG

1 stop25h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$268

Thu 15/118:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$283

Tue 9/1210:35MEL - WLG

1 stop9h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$291

Tue 17/309:05MEL - WLG

1 stop10h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$292

Sat 15/1116:50MEL - WLG

1 stop13h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$301

Fri 24/1018:40MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/9$303

Fri 6/213:30MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$306

Sun 26/1008:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$307

Wed 4/208:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 30mEmirates

Deal found 17/9$309

Thu 13/1120:35MEL - WLG

1 stop16h 15mJetstar

Deal found 17/9$321

Thu 5/209:00MEL - WLG

Nonstop3h 25mEmirates

Deal found 17/9$324

Wed 8/1006:00AVV - WLG

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$358

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Wellington that are best for you.

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MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

18:40-00:15

Nonstop3h 35m

Wellington

Sat 18/10

06:15-08:15

Nonstop4h 00m

$538

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Sat 7/2

09:10-14:45

Nonstop3h 35m

Wellington

Mon 9/2

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

$639

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

09:00-14:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Wellington

Mon 20/10

15:35-17:35

Nonstop4h 00m

$663

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Sat 22/11

08:00-13:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Wellington

Fri 28/11

20:05-22:05

Nonstop4h 00m

$664

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

18:55-07:05

1 stop10h 10m

Wellington

Thu 15/1

20:10-09:20

1 stop15h 10m

$703

MelbourneWellington

AVV - WLG

AVVWLG

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 20/1

17:00-14:50

1 stop19h 50m

Wellington

Wed 11/2

15:55-20:20

1 stop6h 25m

$743

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

09:00-14:25

Nonstop3h 25m

Wellington

Tue 25/11

15:35-17:35

Nonstop4h 00m

$746

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

08:00-13:30

Nonstop3h 30m

Wellington

Sun 15/3

20:05-22:05

Nonstop4h 00m

$761

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Mon 3/11

06:00-15:20

1 stop7h 20m

Wellington

Fri 28/11

20:05-22:05

Nonstop4h 00m

$781

MelbourneWellington

AVV - WLG

AVVWLG

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 6/11

08:10-00:05

1 stop13h 55m

Wellington

Mon 10/11

10:45-07:35

2 stops22h 50m

$793

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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

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Wellington, you should look to book at least 90 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington (average of $337). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Wellington in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% 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?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Wellington flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Wellington

The most flights from ME1 to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

907 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,339 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Johan,Oct 2023

AMS - DXB

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Related info for your journey

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 11 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Wellington?
For as low as $538, Emirates can have you in Wellington from Melbourne in 3h 35m. Melbourne and Wellington are separated by a distance of 2588 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
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 $298. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $364 and $385, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 52% 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 ($268), Qantas Airways ($306), and Jetstar ($376).
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 (91%), Air New Zealand (91%), Etihad Airways (90%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Wellington is $294. On average you can expect to pay $567. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington), can usually be booked for $435.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Wellington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Wellington flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington (average of $337). Flying from Melbourne to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Wellington

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$298	Average$544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Emirates	Cheapest$364	Average$768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$385	Average$591	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$389	Average$735	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Wellington are usually found in March or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to WellingtonExplore 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 September 2025.

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 September 2025.

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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 September 2025.