Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport from $237
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.
WLG — MEL
7 Sep — 14 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in February or May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday
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 2 September 2025.
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 2 September 2025.
Tue 11/1116:45WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 16/1118:50MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/8$530
Sun 26/1006:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 31/1018:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$532
Wed 12/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 17/1116:50MEL - WLG
1 stop14h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$535
Thu 27/1120:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/1218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$537
Wed 19/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$544
Wed 26/1114:55WLG - MEL
1 stop8h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/1218:50MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$549
Fri 3/1015:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 12/1018:40MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/8$566
Wed 8/1006:00WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 9/1018:25MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/8$588
Wed 8/1006:00WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 15/1018:25MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/8$593
Best flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 September 2025.
Tue 11/1116:45WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 16/1118:50MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/8$530
Fri 3/1015:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 12/1018:40MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/8$566
Thu 27/1120:55WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/1218:50MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$530
Sun 26/1006:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 31/1018:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$532
Wed 12/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 17/1116:50MEL - WLG
1 stop14h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$535
Wed 19/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$544
Wed 26/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/1218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$544
Direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Wellington to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 2 September 2025.
Sun 26/1006:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 31/1018:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$532
Wed 19/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$544
Thu 27/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/1218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$552
Fri 3/1015:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 12/1018:40MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/8$566
Sat 11/1006:15WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 12/1018:40MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/9$584
Tue 30/915:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 7/1009:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/9$588
Tue 3/215:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 8/213:30MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/9$605
Sat 4/1015:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 12/1018:40MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/8$625
Mon 10/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 21/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/8$642
Thu 2/1006:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 9/1009:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/8$649
Mon 6/1006:15WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 19/1018:40MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/8$652
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne. Data last updated 2 September 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 2/914:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 8/908:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/8$735
Fri 5/914:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 7/918:40MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/8$755
Wed 10/919:40WLG - MEL
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/908:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$761
Wed 10/914:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 16/908:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/8$774
Thu 25/906:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/1018:55MEL - WLG
1 stop11h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/8$623
Thu 25/906:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 2/1007:35MEL - WLG
1 stop11h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/8$730
Sun 28/906:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1009:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$788
Tue 30/915:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 7/1009:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/9$588
Tue 30/906:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/1018:55MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$659
Tue 30/915:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1023:55MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$667
One-way flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Wellington to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 2 September 2025.
Sat 15/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$237
Mon 15/906:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/9$239
Wed 15/1007:40WLG - MEL
1 stop17h 05mJetstar
Deal found 31/8$246
Tue 14/1007:40WLG - MEL
1 stop12h 05mJetstar
Deal found 30/8$249
Sat 15/1114:10WLG - MEL
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Deal found 30/8$252
Mon 15/906:15WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/9$257
Tue 4/1120:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/8$283
Sat 27/906:15WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mEmirates
Deal found 29/8$286
Tue 14/1006:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/8$290
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 2 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.
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Melbourne
Route
Departure
Return
Price
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Tue 11/11
16:45-21:30
1 stop6h 45m
Melbourne
Sun 16/11
18:50-07:10
1 stop10h 20m
$530
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Thu 27/11
20:55-07:55
1 stop13h 00m
Melbourne
Mon 1/12
18:50-07:10
1 stop10h 20m
$530
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sun 26/10
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Fri 31/10
18:00-23:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$532
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Wed 12/11
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Mon 17/11
16:50-09:20
1 stop14h 30m
$535
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Wed 19/11
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 26/11
18:00-23:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$544
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Wed 26/11
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 3/12
18:00-23:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$544
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Fri 3/10
15:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
Melbourne
Sun 12/10
18:40-00:15
Nonstop3h 35m
$566
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 15/11
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$237
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 15/9
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$239
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Wed 15/10
07:40-22:45
1 stop17h 05m
$246
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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne
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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 29 August 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 85 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 2 September 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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 58% 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 31 August 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 2 September 2025.
The most flights from WLG to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, 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: 7h 25m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, 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: 7h 25m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, 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 2h 57m.
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 2 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Wellington to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
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 12 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.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in 6h 45m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance from Wellington to Melbourne Airport is about 2588 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $473, 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 Emirates and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $479 and $485, respectively. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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 Thai Airways(98%), Etihad Airways(98%) or Turkish Airlines(98%), 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 $219. On average you can expect to pay $787. The most popular route, (Wellington - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $520.
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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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 2 September 2025.
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