Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington from $294
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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WLG
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
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 March, 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 25 February 2026.
Fri 12/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop12h 55m
Air New Zealand
Mon 15/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/2$494
Fri 5/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Tue 9/611:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/2$496
Mon 20/418:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop25h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sun 26/406:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop9h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/2$497
Sat 13/623:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop6h 40m
Jetstar
Thu 18/619:40
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/2$500
Tue 26/518:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 15m
Air New Zealand
Thu 28/506:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/2$510
Sun 19/418:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop25h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sun 26/406:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/2$517
Fri 12/611:05
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/2$518
Sat 25/418:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 15m
Air New Zealand
Sat 2/506:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/2$534
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 25 February 2026.
Wed 8/418:45
MEL
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WLG
1 stop10h 20m
Jetstar
Wed 15/415:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/2$641
Fri 26/608:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/706:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2$663
Tue 26/508:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Emirates
Thu 28/514:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 23/2$715
Tue 26/508:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Thu 28/514:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/2$753
Wed 11/323:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop15h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 18/307:40
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop17h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/2$656
Sat 11/408:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Emirates
Sat 18/406:05
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 25/2$866
Sat 23/507:00
MEL
-
WLG
2 stops9h 05m
Qantas Airways
Wed 27/514:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/2$1,002
Thu 9/420:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop16h 30m
Emirates
Thu 16/414:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 22/2$988
Fri 3/415:40
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop22h 00m
Emirates
Mon 6/414:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 24/2$1,076
Thu 2/406:00
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop7h 40m
Emirates
Sun 5/415:40
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop9h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 24/2$1,100
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 25 February 2026.
Sat 16/509:10
MEL
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WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/614:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$549
Sat 25/409:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Mon 27/406:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/2$563
Fri 24/409:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Tue 28/406:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/2$573
Mon 20/409:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 26/406:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/2$581
Sun 15/318:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sun 22/306:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/2$591
Sun 8/318:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sun 15/306:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$593
Sun 19/409:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Thu 23/406:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/2$611
Tue 21/409:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Fri 24/406:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/2$612
Fri 10/409:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sat 18/406:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/2$618
Sun 19/409:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 26/406:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/2$632
Fri 27/318:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sun 29/306:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/2$635
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington. Data last updated 25 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 3/320:20
MEL
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WLG
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/306:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$646
Tue 3/316:50
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop19h 30m
Air New Zealand
Sat 14/312:45
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$653
Tue 3/309:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sun 15/306:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$656
Wed 4/306:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/306:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$650
Wed 4/312:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop8h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sat 14/312:45
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$663
Thu 5/318:50
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 20m
Air New Zealand
Sat 14/312:45
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$619
Fri 6/318:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sun 15/306:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$667
Sat 7/312:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop8h 00m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/306:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/2$642
Sat 7/323:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/306:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$690
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 25 February 2026.
Thu 7/509:10
MEL
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WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$294
Fri 1/509:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/2$298
Tue 5/520:15
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop15h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/2$300
Wed 29/711:05
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop5h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/2$324
Thu 23/711:05
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop5h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/2$329
Sun 22/323:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop6h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/2$334
Mon 23/323:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop15h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/2$335
Sun 26/718:45
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/2$339
Mon 11/509:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/2$348
Sat 11/423:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop29h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 24/2$352
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 25 February 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 25 February 2026.
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Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 8/4
18:45-07:05
1 stop10h 20m
Wellington
Wed 15/4
15:00-23:25
1 stop10h 25m
$641
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 11/3
23:55-17:05
1 stop15h 10m
Wellington
Wed 18/3
07:40-22:50
1 stop17h 10m
$656
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 26/6
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Fri 3/7
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$663
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 26/5
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Thu 28/5
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
$715
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 26/5
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Thu 28/5
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
$753
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 11/4
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Sat 18/4
06:05-20:35
1 stop16h 30m
$866
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 9/4
20:10-14:40
1 stop16h 30m
Wellington
Thu 16/4
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
$988
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 23/5
07:00-18:05
2 stops9h 05m
Wellington
Wed 27/5
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
$1,002
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 3/4
15:40-15:40
1 stop22h 00m
Wellington
Mon 6/4
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
$1,076
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 2/4
06:00-15:40
1 stop7h 40m
Wellington
Sun 5/4
15:40-23:15
1 stop9h 35m
$1,100
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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 20 February 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 $272). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in February is currently the most expensive (average of $455). 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 25 February 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.
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 25 February 2026.
The most flights from MEL 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 (12 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 100 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 20% 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 $530.
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 25 February 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.
Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
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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 12 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 $497, Air New Zealand can have you in Wellington from Melbourne Airport in 25h 25m. The distance between Melbourne Airport and Wellington is about 2588 km.
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 $250. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $282 and $337, respectively. Jetstar is priced at 58% 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?
$193 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 $251 and $253, 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: Air India (72%), Thai Airways (72%), IndiGo (72%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington is generally $708, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $305. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington), you can expect to pay $405 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 $272). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in February is currently the most expensive (average of $455). 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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