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Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne from $207

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MEL
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in May or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Sunday

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 (ME1). 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 27 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$559

One-way from

$207

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$640
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 15m total
  • Wellington to Melbourne
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 50m total
  • Wellington to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 February 2025.

Wed 7/514:10WLG - MEL
1 stop10h 35mJetstar
Wed 14/523:55MEL - WLG
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Deal found 26/2$559
Tue 6/514:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 7/508:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/2$610
Sat 5/406:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/423:55MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2$629
Wed 2/406:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 9/409:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/2$638
Mon 31/306:15WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mEmirates
Sun 13/418:40MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mEmirates
Deal found 26/2$710
Sat 22/315:40WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/306:00AVV - WLG
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2$766
Sat 8/316:00WLG - AVV
1 stop9h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 21/306:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/2$1,009
Wed 2/407:40WLG - MEL
2 stops17h 15mFiji Airways
Wed 30/423:35MEL - WLG
2 stops17h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 25/2$1,728

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 27 February 2025.

Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Wed 7/5

14:10-22:45

1 stop10h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

23:55-11:35

1 stop9h 40m

$559

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Tue 6/5

14:35-16:35

Nonstop4h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

08:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$610

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sat 5/4

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 13/4

23:55-17:10

1 stop15h 15m

$629

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Wed 2/4

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 9/4

09:10-14:50

Nonstop3h 40m

$638

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Mon 31/3

06:15-08:15

Nonstop4h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 13/4

18:40-00:15

Nonstop3h 35m

$710

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - AVV

WLGAVV

Wellington

Sat 22/3

15:40-23:15

1 stop9h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 29/3

06:00-20:30

2 stops12h 30m

$766

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - AVV

WLGAVV

Wellington

Sat 8/3

16:00-23:15

1 stop9h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 21/3

06:00-14:50

1 stop6h 50m

$1,009

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Wed 2/4

07:40-22:55

2 stops17h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

23:35-19:00

2 stops17h 25m

$1,728

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Tue 8/4

09:45-20:35

1 stop12h 50m

$207

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Tue 1/4

21:10-17:45

1 stop22h 35m

$219

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 25 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 70 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?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne 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 27 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Wellington to Melbourne is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 51% on airfare.

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

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 flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne

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 27 February 2025.

The most flights from WLG to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 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 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, 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 27 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to Melbourne, such as Emirates, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,253 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,253 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,253 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
183 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,253 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
457 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,253 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,253 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,253 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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 9 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 round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wellington to Melbourne round-trip from $559. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $610, and Air New Zealand, from $638. Users have found that Jetstar is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air New Zealand. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $207. Users have also found prices from $219 and $307 on Jetstar and Emirates, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne from Wellington, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Thai Airways (93%), Etihad Airways (93%), Turkish Airlines( 93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $205. While the most popular route (Wellington - Melbourne) can be booked for $505 on average our data indicates $794 when flying from Wellington to Melbourne.

  • 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?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$479Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$490Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$492Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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JetstarCheapest$556Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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