Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport from $288
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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MEL
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in February or August, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday 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 3 November 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 3 November 2025.
Tue 16/1206:00WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/120:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$669
Mon 17/1120:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$733
Mon 17/1119:45WLG - MEL
1 stop17h 15mJetstar
Wed 26/1106:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$782
Thu 27/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/1218:55MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$800
Sun 16/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 25/1116:50MEL - WLG
1 stop21h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/11$803
Thu 4/1216:20WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1220:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$822
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 3 November 2025.
Thu 5/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/208:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$651
Mon 17/1120:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$733
Mon 17/1119:45WLG - MEL
1 stop17h 15mJetstar
Wed 26/1106:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$782
Thu 12/306:00WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/310:35MEL - WLG
1 stop7h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/11$735
Tue 16/1215:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/120:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$770
Thu 27/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/1218:55MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$800
Thu 4/1216:20WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1220:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$822
Sun 16/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 25/1116:50MEL - WLG
1 stop21h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/11$803
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 3 November 2025.
Thu 5/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/208:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$650
Sun 1/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/208:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$665
Sun 1/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/213:30MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$676
Tue 3/215:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 8/213:30MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/11$681
Mon 17/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$796
Sun 16/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 25/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/11$814
Thu 27/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1208:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$869
Wed 26/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1108:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$892
Fri 21/1120:05WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mEmirates
Mon 24/1108:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/11$948
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne. Data last updated 3 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 9/1120:05WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 11/1109:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/11$861
Sun 16/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 25/1116:50MEL - WLG
1 stop21h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/11$803
Mon 17/1120:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$733
Mon 17/1119:45WLG - MEL
1 stop17h 15mJetstar
Wed 26/1106:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$782
Thu 27/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/1218:55MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$800
Thu 27/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1208:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$869
Sun 30/1115:55WLG - MEL
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1206:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$840
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 3 November 2025.
Wed 26/1115:55WLG - MEL
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$288
Sun 30/1106:00WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$293
Tue 9/1215:55WLG - MEL
1 stop7h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$297
Sat 29/1117:45WLG - MEL
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$300
Tue 16/1206:00WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$302
Sun 23/1115:55WLG - MEL
1 stop20h 40mJetstar
Deal found 2/11$307
Tue 18/1119:00WLG - MEL
1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$309
Mon 17/1106:30WLG - MEL
1 stop27h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/11$314
Mon 26/106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$320
Thu 11/1220:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$323
Sun 23/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$325
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 3 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.
Fly from
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Melbourne
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Departure
Return
Price
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Thu 5/2
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Mon 9/2
08:00-13:30
Nonstop3h 30m
$651
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 17/11
20:15-07:55
1 stop13h 40m
Melbourne
Wed 26/11
18:00-23:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$733
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Thu 12/3
06:00-10:55
1 stop6h 55m
Melbourne
Sat 14/3
10:35-20:20
1 stop7h 45m
$735
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Tue 16/12
15:35-17:35
Nonstop4h 00m
Melbourne
Tue 27/1
20:35-14:50
1 stop16h 15m
$770
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 17/11
19:45-11:00
1 stop17h 15m
Melbourne
Wed 26/11
06:10-14:50
1 stop6h 40m
$782
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Thu 27/11
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Mon 1/12
18:55-07:10
1 stop10h 15m
$800
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sun 16/11
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Tue 25/11
16:50-16:10
1 stop21h 20m
$803
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Thu 4/12
16:20-23:50
1 stop9h 30m
Melbourne
Sat 6/12
20:35-14:50
1 stop16h 15m
$822
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 29/11
17:45-09:25
1 stop17h 40m
$300
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Tue 16/12
06:00-10:55
1 stop6h 55m
$302
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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 31 October 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 35 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 $382). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $545). 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 3 November 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 56% 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 26 October 2025.
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.
How often are flights from Wellington to Melbourne delayed?
About 7% of weekly flights between Wellington and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 116 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 in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday 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, Virgin Australia have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% 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 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 17m.
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 17m.
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 12m.
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 3 November 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 10 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 13h 40m. 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 $487, 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 Qantas Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $502 and $528, 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 Etihad Airways(91%), Air India(84%) or Virgin Australia(84%), 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 $254. On average you can expect to pay $1,711. The most popular route, (Wellington - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $567.
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 $382). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $545). 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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