Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 25m. Find deals

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 57m. Find deals

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $603. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Wellington to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 5

How long is the flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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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.

Question 6

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

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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.

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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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.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne Airport

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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).

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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.

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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).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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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.

Question 14

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

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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.

Question 15

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

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Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand are the most popular airlines when flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport.

Question 16

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

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Departing on a Wednesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 48% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 17

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 36 days in advance, which can save you up to 34% on flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 36 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $708. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $793.

Question 18

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

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Flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $418.

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to MEL?

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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.

Question 20

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

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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.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

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

Question 23

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

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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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

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When you search for this flight from Wellington to Melbourne, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Wellington to Melbourne?

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Wellington to Melbourne by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Wellington to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Wellington to Melbourne with no change fees.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Wellington to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$530
One-way from	$237
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$657
Good round-trip deal	$697 or less
Good one-way deal	$328 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$473	Average$634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$479	Average$936	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$485	Average$692	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$547	Average$672	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights

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.

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

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