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Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport from $232

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 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MEL
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in February or May, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 16 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$575

One-way from

$237

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$818
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 30/3-3/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 00m total
  • Wellington to Melbourne
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 16/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • Wellington to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 January 2025.

Sun 30/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 3/418:25MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/1$575
Mon 10/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/223:55MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$584
Wed 12/214:10WLG - MEL
1 stop10h 35mJetstar
Wed 19/223:55MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 10mJetstar
Deal found 15/1$586
Wed 12/214:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 19/208:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/1$606
Fri 7/214:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mEmirates
Fri 14/208:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Deal found 15/1$631
Thu 13/308:30WLG - MEL
2 stops29h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 18/313:45MEL - WLG
1 stop20h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,496

Find flights from Wellington to Melbourne within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to Melbourne 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

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WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sun 30/3

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 3/4

18:25-07:15

1 stop10h 50m

$575

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Mon 10/2

06:00-08:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

23:55-17:05

1 stop15h 10m

$584

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Wed 12/2

14:10-22:45

1 stop10h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

23:55-17:05

1 stop15h 10m

$586

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Wed 12/2

14:35-16:40

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 19/2

08:00-13:30

Nonstop3h 30m

$606

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Fri 7/2

14:35-16:40

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

08:00-13:30

Nonstop3h 30m

$631

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Thu 13/3

08:30-12:20

2 stops29h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 18/3

13:45-12:35

1 stop20h 50m

$1,496

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sat 15/3

06:00-08:05

Nonstop4h 05m

$232

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Mon 17/2

17:40-22:45

1 stop7h 05m

$244

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Thu 15/5

14:35-16:35

Nonstop4h 00m

$271

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sun 16/3

13:35-00:30

1 stop12h 55m

$296

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Wellington to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wellington to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 86 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 Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 WLG to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Wellington to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Wellington to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne. 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 16 January 2025.

The most flights from WLG to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 16 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and Jetstar from Wellington to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
187 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,350 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

    Wellington (WLG) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Wellington; the airport handles an average of 11 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Wellington airport to Melbourne. It is only a 5.3 km journey to Wellington (WLG) from Wellington’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $575, Air New Zealand will fly you from Wellington to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Jetstar and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $586 and $606, respectively. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport for 20% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air New Zealand. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $237. Users have also found prices from $244 and $420 on Jetstar and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport consider choosing Emirates(84%), Finnair(84%) or Virgin Australia(83%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Wellington to Melbourne Airport is $226. On average you can expect to pay $916. The most popular route, (Wellington - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $508.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne 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 Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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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Fly from Wellington to Melbourne on these airlines

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Top 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Melbourne. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 16 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$483Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$502Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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JetstarCheapest$566Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$587Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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