Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington from $339
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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WLG
29 Apr — 6 May1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Wellington are usually found in July or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday 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 30 March 2026.
Sun 10/518:55
MEL
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WLG
1 stop20h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sun 17/517:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop26h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/3$489
Mon 11/508:35
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop6h 35m
Air New Zealand
Mon 18/514:45
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop8h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/3$505
Fri 12/612:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop6h 30m
Air New Zealand
Mon 15/614:55
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop8h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/3$515
Sat 25/718:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/820:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/3$524
Mon 4/508:35
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 45m
Air New Zealand
Thu 7/519:50
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$529
Sat 9/518:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sat 16/511:55
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop7h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$531
Fri 5/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/614:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$532
Wed 6/518:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/514:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$535
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 30 March 2026.
Fri 5/609:10
MEL
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WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Tue 9/609:55
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop9h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$524
Tue 16/608:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Emirates
Sat 20/614:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 26/3$585
Sun 7/623:55
MEL
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WLG
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Tue 16/609:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop10h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/3$599
Tue 16/608:15
MEL
-
WLG
2 stops10h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sat 20/614:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$988
Fri 12/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Mon 15/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$524
Wed 13/511:05
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop5h 55m
Jetstar
Wed 20/515:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/3$641
Fri 24/723:35
MEL
-
WLG
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/709:00
WLG
-
MEL
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,351
Thu 20/813:30
MEL
-
WLG
2 stops25h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 28/807:40
WLG
-
MEL
2 stops30h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,361
Wed 22/423:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop6h 45m
Jetstar
Wed 29/413:05
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop11h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/3$669
Fri 15/508:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Emirates
Tue 19/514:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 27/3$758
Sat 25/410:25
MEL
-
WLG
2 stops11h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sun 3/515:40
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop9h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,327
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 30 March 2026.
Fri 12/609:10
MEL
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WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Mon 15/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 26/3$515
Fri 5/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/614:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$531
Sat 9/509:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/514:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$541
Sun 10/508:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Sun 17/514:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$548
Mon 4/508:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Thu 7/514:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$563
Mon 11/508:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Mon 18/514:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$564
Mon 22/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Fri 26/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$566
Wed 6/508:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Wed 13/514:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$567
Thu 14/508:00
MEL
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WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Sun 17/514:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/3$580
Fri 5/608:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Tue 9/614:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/3$582
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington. Data last updated 30 March 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sun 5/409:10
MEL
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WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/407:40
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$797
Sun 5/409:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Thu 30/406:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/3$812
Sun 5/409:10
MEL
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WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Mon 20/406:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$854
Sun 5/409:10
MEL
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WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/419:25
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$892
Wed 8/415:25
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop6h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/406:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$983
Thu 9/423:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop18h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 15/415:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/3$957
Thu 9/408:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/406:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$976
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 30 March 2026.
Sat 25/423:55
MEL
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WLG
1 stop6h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/3$339
Fri 7/811:05
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop5h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/3$345
Wed 12/811:05
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop5h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 27/3$346
Tue 12/523:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/3$352
Tue 12/508:00
MEL
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WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/3$355
Sat 9/520:15
MEL
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WLG
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/3$364
Mon 11/523:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/3$365
Wed 29/418:45
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 26/3$367
Thu 27/823:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop6h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 29/3$369
Thu 14/511:05
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop5h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/3$372
Fri 15/523:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 28/3$374
Sat 25/720:15
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/3$381
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 30 March 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 30 March 2026.
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MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 5/6
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
Wellington
Tue 9/6
09:55-17:45
1 stop9h 50m
$524
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 12/6
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
Wellington
Mon 15/6
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$524
Fastest return journey
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 16/6
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Sat 20/6
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
$585
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sun 7/6
23:55-12:20
1 stop10h 25m
Wellington
Tue 16/6
09:15-17:45
1 stop10h 30m
$599
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 13/5
11:05-19:00
1 stop5h 55m
Wellington
Wed 20/5
15:00-23:25
1 stop10h 25m
$641
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 22/4
23:55-08:40
1 stop6h 45m
Wellington
Wed 29/4
13:05-22:45
1 stop11h 40m
$669
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 15/5
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Tue 19/5
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
$758
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 16/6
08:15-20:35
2 stops10h 20m
Wellington
Sat 20/6
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
$988
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 25/4
10:25-23:55
2 stops11h 30m
Wellington
Sun 3/5
15:40-23:20
1 stop9h 40m
$1,327
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 24/7
23:35-20:35
2 stops19h 00m
Wellington
Sun 26/7
09:00-22:35
2 stops15h 35m
$1,351
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 13 March 2026.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington (average of $281). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in February is currently the most expensive (average of $487). 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 30 March 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport 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 30 March 2026.
The most flights from MEL to WLG are scheduled on a Sunday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Wellington delayed?
About 20% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 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 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, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Wellington on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $553.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 20m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 04m.
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 30 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Wellington have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Wellington from Melbourne?
Wellington (WLG) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington. You should not have trouble finding flights to Wellington from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 11 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights to the Wellington airport from Melbourne. It is only a 5.3 km journey from Wellington (WLG) to Wellington’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
For as low as $585, Air New Zealand can have you in Wellington from Melbourne Airport in 3h 35m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Wellington is about 2588 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington round-trip?
Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Wellington, with prices starting at $246. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $287 and $333, respectively. Jetstar is priced at 62% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Wellington one-way?
$200 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air New Zealand. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Jetstar and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $261 and $261, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Wellington on time: China Eastern (83%), IndiGo (79%), Emirates (77%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington is generally $724, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $294. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington), you can expect to pay $489 for that flight.
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 Airport to Wellington?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington (average of $281). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in February is currently the most expensive (average of $487). 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
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