Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport from $303
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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MEL
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in August or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
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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 5 January 2026.
Tue 3/206:30WLG - MEL
1 stop27h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 9/509:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$643
Tue 3/206:30WLG - MEL
1 stop27h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 28/409:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$645
Tue 10/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$648
Sun 1/213:05WLG - MEL
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/212:10MEL - WLG
1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$650
Thu 19/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 22/318:55MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$652
Wed 18/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 25/209:05MEL - WLG
1 stop20h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$655
Fri 15/506:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 18/509:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$657
Fri 6/217:40WLG - MEL
1 stop7h 10mJetstar
Wed 18/206:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 2/1$662
Sat 31/114:10WLG - MEL
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Thu 12/220:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$664
Sat 21/217:45WLG - MEL
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/209:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$665
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 5 January 2026.
Tue 10/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$648
Fri 30/115:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Tue 5/520:15MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 45mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$681
Tue 3/215:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 30/408:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$742
Sun 1/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/216:50MEL - WLG
1 stop14h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/1$669
Tue 3/213:10WLG - MEL
1 stop11h 40mJetstar
Tue 10/223:55MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$717
Mon 2/320:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/318:50MEL - WLG
1 stop11h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$671
Sat 31/114:10WLG - MEL
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Wed 6/507:30MEL - WLG
2 stops11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$756
Sat 21/220:00WLG - MEL
1 stop16h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/208:35MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$697
Thu 23/406:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/415:00MEL - WLG
1 stop23h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$726
Sat 31/106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 6/509:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$754
Wed 28/106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 3/509:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$762
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 5 January 2026.
Tue 17/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 25/318:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$645
Tue 10/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$648
Sat 21/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/209:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$665
Thu 19/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 22/318:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$669
Tue 3/215:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 9/508:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$742
Sat 31/106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 6/509:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$754
Wed 28/106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 3/509:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$762
Sun 1/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/208:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$769
Thu 29/106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 4/509:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$773
Mon 2/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 13/218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$775
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne. Data last updated 5 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 31/114:10WLG - MEL
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Thu 12/220:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$664
Sat 31/116:05WLG - MEL
1 stop17h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 6/518:10MEL - WLG
1 stop12h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$676
Sun 1/213:05WLG - MEL
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/212:10MEL - WLG
1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$650
Sun 1/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/216:50MEL - WLG
1 stop14h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/1$669
Tue 3/206:30WLG - MEL
1 stop27h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 9/509:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$643
Tue 3/206:30WLG - MEL
1 stop27h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 28/409:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$645
Wed 4/215:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Fri 13/206:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 3/1$667
Sat 14/219:00WLG - MEL
1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 20/218:50MEL - WLG
1 stop20h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/1$648
Wed 18/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 25/209:05MEL - WLG
1 stop20h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$655
Sat 21/217:45WLG - MEL
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/209:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$665
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 5 January 2026.
Thu 19/218:55WLG - MEL
1 stop28h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$303
Fri 27/206:00WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1$322
Fri 27/220:05WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/1$328
Fri 27/220:05WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mEmirates
Deal found 4/1$338
Mon 26/120:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$353
Sat 28/214:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$364
Thu 22/120:10WLG - MEL
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$378
Mon 26/121:05WLG - MEL
1 stop27h 45mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$381
Thu 19/208:10WLG - MEL
2 stops17h 45mJetstar
Deal found 4/1$411
Thu 22/115:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$418
Find 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 5 January 2026.
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 5 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.
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Departure
Return
Price
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Tue 10/3
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Sat 14/3
09:10-14:45
Nonstop3h 35m
$648
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sun 1/2
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Tue 3/2
16:50-09:20
1 stop14h 30m
$669
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 2/3
20:15-07:55
1 stop13h 40m
Melbourne
Thu 12/3
18:50-08:10
1 stop11h 20m
$671
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Fri 30/1
15:55-23:50
1 stop9h 55m
Melbourne
Tue 5/5
20:15-14:00
1 stop15h 45m
$681
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 21/2
20:00-10:55
1 stop16h 55m
Melbourne
Tue 24/2
08:35-20:40
1 stop10h 05m
$697
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Tue 3/2
13:10-22:50
1 stop11h 40m
Melbourne
Tue 10/2
23:55-08:35
1 stop6h 40m
$717
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Thu 23/4
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Mon 27/4
15:00-16:25
1 stop23h 25m
$726
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Tue 3/2
15:35-17:35
Nonstop4h 00m
Melbourne
Thu 30/4
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$742
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 31/1
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 6/5
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$754
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 31/1
14:10-22:50
1 stop10h 40m
Melbourne
Wed 6/5
07:30-20:35
2 stops11h 05m
$756
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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 2 January 2026.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $376). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $568). 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 5 January 2026.
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 55% 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 3 January 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday 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 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 5 January 2026.
The most flights from WLG to MEL are scheduled on a Friday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).
How often are flights from Wellington to Melbourne delayed?
About 9% of weekly flights between Wellington and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday 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 Wellington to Melbourne flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
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 51% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, 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 $620.
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: 8h 40m.
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 3h 32m.
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 5 January 2026.
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.
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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 4h 10m. Fly via Air New Zealand or Jetstar to get the fastest option. The distance from Wellington to Melbourne Airport is about 2588 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $414, Emirates will fly you from Wellington to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $460 and $486, respectively. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport for 40% 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 $202. Users have also found prices from $228 and $228 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 Etihad Airways(92%), Air India(85%) or Virgin Australia(85%), 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 $276. On average you can expect to pay $1,240. The most popular route, (Wellington - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $601.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $376). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $568). 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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