Cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington from $273
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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WLG
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Wellington are usually found in March or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 18 July 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 July 2025.
Sat 16/820:15MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Tue 19/808:30WLG - MEL
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 18/7$500
Mon 13/1023:55MEL - WLG
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1008:20WLG - MEL
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$543
Wed 13/818:25MEL - WLG
1 stop14h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 25/806:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/7$608
Sat 16/815:50AVV - WLG
1 stop20h 05mJetstar
Wed 20/815:00WLG - AVV
1 stop26h 15mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$734
Sat 16/815:50AVV - WLG
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/815:55WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$768
Wed 30/706:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 5/815:55WLG - AVV
1 stop8h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/7$942
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 July 2025.
Sat 16/820:15MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Tue 19/808:30WLG - MEL
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 18/7$500
Mon 13/1023:55MEL - WLG
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1008:20WLG - MEL
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$543
Wed 13/818:25MEL - WLG
1 stop14h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 25/806:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/7$608
Wed 30/706:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 5/815:55WLG - AVV
1 stop8h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/7$942
Sat 16/815:50AVV - WLG
1 stop20h 05mJetstar
Wed 20/815:00WLG - AVV
1 stop26h 15mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$734
Sat 16/815:50AVV - WLG
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/815:55WLG - AVV
1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$768
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 July 2025.
Sat 16/809:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 19/806:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/7$622
Mon 1/908:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/906:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$662
Sat 16/808:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 23/806:15WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$696
Tue 19/808:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mEmirates
Fri 29/814:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mEmirates
Deal found 16/7$722
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington. Data last updated 18 July 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 23/711:05MEL - WLG
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/715:00WLG - MEL
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$717
Thu 24/718:25MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 31/714:35WLG - MEL
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/7$676
Thu 24/708:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 26/706:15WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$764
Thu 24/706:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 26/715:55WLG - AVV
1 stop8h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,108
Mon 28/723:55MEL - WLG
1 stop11h 40mJetstar
Mon 4/812:20WLG - MEL
1 stop12h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$639
Mon 28/706:00AVV - WLG
2 stops12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/821:10WLG - AVV
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$835
Mon 28/713:45MEL - WLG
2 stops25h 25mFiji Airways
Wed 30/721:10WLG - MEL
2 stops41h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/7$1,951
Wed 30/706:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 5/815:55WLG - AVV
1 stop8h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/7$942
Wed 13/818:25MEL - WLG
1 stop14h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 25/806:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/7$608
Sat 16/820:15MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Tue 19/808:30WLG - MEL
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 18/7$500
Sat 16/823:55MEL - WLG
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/821:10WLG - MEL
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$575
Sat 16/815:50AVV - WLG
1 stop20h 05mJetstar
Wed 20/815:00WLG - AVV
1 stop26h 15mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$734
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 July 2025.
Sat 15/1123:55MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$273
Sat 15/1109:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/7$350
Mon 25/808:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/7$387
Wed 12/1120:55AVV - WLG
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$393
Wed 5/1106:00AVV - WLG
2 stops10h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$403
Fri 15/818:40MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mEmirates
Deal found 18/7$403
Fri 15/814:00MEL - WLG
3 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$418
Mon 25/810:35AVV - WLG
1 stop11h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/7$514
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 18 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Wellington that are best for you.
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Melbourne
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Wellington
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 16/8
20:15-13:55
1 stop15h 40m
Wellington
Tue 19/8
08:30-22:45
1 stop16h 15m
$500
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Mon 13/10
23:55-11:35
1 stop9h 40m
Wellington
Sun 19/10
08:20-22:45
1 stop16h 25m
$543
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 13/8
18:25-10:45
1 stop14h 20m
Wellington
Mon 25/8
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$608
MelbourneWellington
AVV - WLG
AVVWLG
Melbourne Avalon
Sat 16/8
15:50-13:55
1 stop20h 05m
Wellington
Wed 20/8
15:00-15:15
1 stop26h 15m
$734
MelbourneWellington
AVV - WLG
AVVWLG
Melbourne Avalon
Sat 16/8
15:50-13:55
1 stop20h 05m
Wellington
Sat 23/8
15:55-20:15
1 stop6h 20m
$768
MelbourneWellington
AVV - WLG
AVVWLG
Melbourne Avalon
Wed 30/7
06:00-14:45
1 stop6h 45m
Wellington
Tue 5/8
15:55-22:50
1 stop8h 55m
$942
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 15/11
23:55-08:35
1 stop6h 40m
$273
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 15/11
09:10-14:45
Nonstop3h 35m
$350
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Mon 25/8
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$387
MelbourneWellington
AVV - WLG
AVVWLG
Melbourne Avalon
Wed 12/11
20:55-16:45
2 stops17h 50m
$393
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington
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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Wellington
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne 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 11 July 2025.
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?
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 18 July 2025.
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?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 6 October 2024.
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
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 18 July 2025.
The most flights from ME1 to WLG are scheduled on a Friday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Wellington?
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 18 July 2025.
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.
My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
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), 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 10 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
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 $500. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $608 and $942, respectively. Users have found that Jetstar is 22% 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 Jetstar ($273), Air New Zealand ($350), and Qantas Airways ($387).
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: Emirates (83%), Qantas Airways (83%), China Eastern (77%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington?
The cheapest flight price from Melbourne to Wellington is $211. On average you can expect to pay $549. The most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington), can usually be booked for $470.
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.
Explore flights to Wellington departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 July 2025.
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 18 July 2025.
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