Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington from $347
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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WLG
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
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 Thursday
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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 28 December 2025.
Wed 31/1223:55MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Tue 6/121:05WLG - MEL
1 stop27h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/12$851
Tue 30/1206:00MEL - WLG
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/120:05WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$908
Tue 30/1209:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 2/120:05WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$915
Wed 31/1206:00MEL - WLG
1 stop7h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 6/115:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/12$933
Sat 27/1206:30MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/114:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$1,049
Wed 31/1206:00MEL - WLG
1 stop7h 20mEmirates
Sun 4/106:05WLG - MEL
1 stop7h 00mEmirates
Deal found 26/12$1,055
Wed 31/1219:20MEL - WLG
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/121:05WLG - MEL
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$1,071
Sat 27/1206:30MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 20mEmirates
Fri 2/116:20WLG - MEL
1 stop8h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/12$1,073
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 28 December 2025.
Sun 25/120:35MEL - WLG
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$555
Sat 25/409:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 2/512:25WLG - MEL
1 stop7h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$594
Sat 25/420:15MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 45mJetstar
Mon 27/419:40WLG - MEL
1 stop16h 25mJetstar
Deal found 25/12$603
Tue 3/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/320:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$603
Sat 25/420:15MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/406:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$624
Sat 25/409:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/406:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$610
Mon 9/208:35MEL - WLG
1 stop24h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 16/206:30WLG - MEL
1 stop27h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$625
Wed 18/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 23/216:45WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$635
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 28 December 2025.
Wed 18/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 23/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$603
Sat 25/409:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/406:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$610
Fri 13/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$612
Fri 13/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$616
Thu 25/609:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 27/606:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$619
Fri 1/509:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 2/506:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$621
Thu 25/609:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 2/706:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$628
Thu 16/409:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 21/406:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$631
Fri 6/213:30MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$640
Thu 19/209:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 26/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$641
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington. Data last updated 28 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 2/108:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 7/116:00WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/12$908
Fri 2/108:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 8/106:05WLG - MEL
1 stop12h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/12$921
Fri 2/121:05MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/115:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$940
Fri 2/121:05MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/120:10WLG - MEL
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12$942
Fri 2/108:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/107:40WLG - MEL
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12$1,013
Sun 4/108:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/115:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$829
Mon 5/106:00MEL - WLG
1 stop7h 20mEmirates
Thu 8/106:05WLG - MEL
1 stop12h 15mEmirates
Deal found 27/12$978
Tue 6/123:55MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Fri 16/115:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Deal found 26/12$830
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 28 December 2025.
Tue 27/112:05MEL - WLG
1 stop17h 30mJetstar
Deal found 27/12$347
Mon 26/123:55MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Deal found 26/12$350
Wed 28/106:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 27/12$354
Tue 17/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$359
Sat 31/120:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 27/12$368
Fri 13/213:30MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/12$375
Thu 5/220:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 26/12$376
Mon 6/423:55MEL - WLG
1 stop29h 10mJetstar
Deal found 26/12$381
Sun 15/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$390
Sun 15/206:10MEL - WLG
2 stops22h 55mJetstar
Deal found 27/12$396
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 28 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 28 December 2025.
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Melbourne
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Wellington
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sun 25/1
20:35-15:35
1 stop17h 00m
Wellington
Sun 1/2
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$555
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 25/4
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
Wellington
Sat 2/5
12:25-17:30
1 stop7h 05m
$594
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 25/4
20:15-14:00
1 stop15h 45m
Wellington
Mon 27/4
19:40-10:05
1 stop16h 25m
$603
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
$603
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 25/4
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
Wellington
Mon 27/4
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$610
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 25/4
20:15-14:00
1 stop15h 45m
Wellington
Mon 27/4
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$624
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Mon 9/2
08:35-11:20
1 stop24h 45m
Wellington
Mon 16/2
06:30-07:55
1 stop27h 25m
$625
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 18/2
18:00-23:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Mon 23/2
16:45-21:30
1 stop6h 45m
$635
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 27/1
12:05-07:35
1 stop17h 30m
$347
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Mon 26/1
23:55-12:20
1 stop10h 25m
$350
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington
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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 26 December 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington is 87 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 $292). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in September is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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 28 December 2025.
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.
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 28 December 2025.
The most flights from MEL to WLG are scheduled on a Friday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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.
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 57% 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 $555.
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 28 December 2025.
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.
Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
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) 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 $594, Air New Zealand can have you in Wellington from Melbourne Airport in 3h 40m. 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 $263. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $356 and $358, respectively. Jetstar is priced at 57% 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?
$205 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 $267 and $267, 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 (72%), Turkish Airlines (72%), Singapore Airlines (72%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington is generally $814, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $397. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington), you can expect to pay $510 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 $292). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in September is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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
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 28 December 2025.
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Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Wellington with no change fees?
Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Melbourne to Wellington, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Wellington become cheaper?
Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Wellington from Melbourne today and book when prices fit your budget.
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