Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington from $359
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WLG
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
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1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Wellington are usually found in November or August, 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 7 September 2026.
Wed 18/1118:20 -
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Deal found 5/9$638
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Deal found 6/9$641
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1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 5/9$645
Sat 17/1009:10 -
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Deal found 2/9$648
Tue 24/1118:20 -
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Mon 30/1106:00 -
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Deal found 6/9$651
Sun 25/1009:10 -
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Sun 1/1106:00 -
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Deal found 3/9$662
Tue 24/1123:55 -
1 stop6h 40m
Wed 2/1206:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Deal found 6/9$665
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 7 September 2026.
Thu 19/1118:20 -
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Deal found 6/9$787
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Sun 8/1120:25 -
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Deal found 6/9$823
Fri 27/1108:00 -
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Deal found 6/9$863
Mon 23/1123:55 -
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Deal found 6/9$946
Wed 11/1108:00 -
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1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 3/9$960
Thu 19/1109:30 -
1 stop12h 20m
Thu 26/1114:35 -
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Deal found 4/9$1,032
Fri 27/1106:00 -
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Fri 27/1120:05 -
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Deal found 6/9$1,088
Fri 25/913:00 -
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Mon 5/1016:40 -
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Deal found 3/9$1,116
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Deal found 2/9$1,311
Sat 17/1012:45 -
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Deal found 2/9$1,313
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 7 September 2026.
Tue 24/1118:20 -
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Deal found 6/9$651
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Deal found 5/9$656
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Deal found 5/9$661
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Deal found 3/9$662
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Deal found 2/9$663
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Deal found 5/9$672
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Deal found 5/9$680
Sat 7/1109:10 -
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Wed 18/1106:00 -
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Deal found 4/9$688
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington. Data last updated 7 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 3/1008:10 -
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Deal found 5/9$672
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Deal found 5/9$645
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Deal found 2/9$648
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Deal found 2/9$669
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Deal found 3/9$662
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Deal found 3/9$680
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 7 September 2026.
Thu 3/1220:35 -
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Deal found 2/9$359
Thu 5/1123:55 -
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Deal found 4/9$382
Thu 19/1121:10 -
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Deal found 4/9$383
Sat 3/1022:55 -
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Deal found 5/9$394
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Deal found 6/9$400
Sat 31/1009:10 -
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Deal found 6/9$402
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Deal found 6/9$405
Thu 29/1009:10 -
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Deal found 5/9$411
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Deal found 2/9$414
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Deal found 4/9$419
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Deal found 6/9$423
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 7 September 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 7 September 2026.
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MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 3/12
20:35-15:40
1 stop17h 05m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$359
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 19/11
21:10-15:40
1 stop16h 30m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$383
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 29/10
23:55-08:35
1 stop6h 40m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$400
Fastest return journey
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 27/10
08:00-13:30
Nonstop3h 30m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$497
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 27/10
19:10-07:10
1 stop10h 00m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$508
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 6/10
09:00-14:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$563
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 9/10
09:00-14:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$565
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 19/11
18:20-23:55
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Mon 30/11
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$787
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 31/10
21:10-15:40
1 stop16h 30m
Wellington
Sun 8/11
20:25-11:05
1 stop16h 40m
$823
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 27/11
08:00-13:30
Nonstop3h 30m
Wellington
Fri 27/11
20:05-22:10
Nonstop4h 05m
$863
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington (average of $550). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $880). 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 7 September 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?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Wellington flights typically cost between $509 and $726 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $638 on Air New Zealand (18 Nov–21 Nov).
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 7 September 2026.
The most flights from MEL 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 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 103 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 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 39% 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.
Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $581.
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 15m.
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 7 September 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.
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
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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 $863, Air New Zealand can have you in Wellington from Melbourne Airport in 3h 30m. 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 $245. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $247 and $275, 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?
$244 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 Emirates, with prices starting from $291 and $300, 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: Emirates (88%), IndiGo (88%), Qantas Airways (88%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington is generally $675, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $287. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington), you can expect to pay $630 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington (average of $550). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $880). 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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