Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport from $286
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MEL
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in September or May, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
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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 4 September 2026.
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Deal found 31/8$657
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Deal found 2/9$661
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Deal found 2/9$664
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Deal found 30/8$673
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Deal found 1/9$678
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Deal found 2/9$683
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Deal found 3/9$685
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Sat 7/1119:10 -
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Deal found 31/8$690
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 4 September 2026.
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Deal found 30/8$746
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Deal found 1/9$852
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Deal found 1/9$935
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Deal found 30/8$995
Tue 10/1106:00 -
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Deal found 3/9$816
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Deal found 2/9$867
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Deal found 31/8$964
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Mon 4/118:55 -
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Deal found 30/8$1,287
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Deal found 1/9$1,289
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Deal found 1/9$1,327
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Deal found 3/9$1,356
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Deal found 30/8$1,184
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 4 September 2026.
Mon 16/1106:00 -
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Deal found 2/9$691
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Deal found 2/9$693
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Deal found 1/9$695
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Deal found 4/9$697
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Deal found 30/8$698
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Deal found 31/8$700
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Deal found 31/8$708
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Deal found 1/9$717
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Deal found 3/9$732
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Deal found 4/9$734
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne. Data last updated 4 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 12/1017:45 -
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Wed 28/1019:10 -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 30/8$673
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Deal found 2/9$661
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Sun 25/1009:10 -
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Deal found 3/9$695
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Deal found 1/9$678
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Deal found 3/9$693
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Deal found 31/8$697
Wed 28/1013:05 -
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Wed 4/1119:10 -
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Deal found 31/8$657
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Sat 7/1119:10 -
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Deal found 31/8$690
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 4 September 2026.
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Deal found 3/9$286
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Deal found 30/8$290
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Deal found 31/8$295
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Deal found 2/9$307
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Deal found 1/9$351
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Deal found 2/9$354
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Deal found 30/8$358
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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 4 September 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 4 September 2026.
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WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Tue 27/10
17:45-18:00
1 stop26h 15m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$290
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WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Wed 3/2
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$305
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WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 10/10
20:20-22:20
Nonstop4h 00m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$366
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Tue 23/2
14:35-16:40
Nonstop4h 05m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$368
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Fri 9/10
16:00-22:25
1 stop8h 25m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$414
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Tue 22/9
08:30-17:45
1 stop11h 15m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$414
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Wed 9/9
08:15-10:05
1 stop27h 50m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
00:00-02:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$475
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Tue 13/10
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 21/10
18:10-07:50
1 stop11h 40m
$746
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Tue 10/11
06:00-10:55
1 stop6h 55m
Melbourne
Sun 15/11
09:10-14:45
Nonstop3h 35m
$816
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 1/2
14:35-16:40
Nonstop4h 05m
Melbourne
Wed 3/2
08:00-13:30
Nonstop3h 30m
$852
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 44 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $608). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $920). 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 4 September 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 in the morning could potentially save you up to 62% 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 29 August 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Wellington to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $581 and $766 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $657 on Air New Zealand (28 Oct–4 Nov).
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 4 September 2026.
The most flights from WLG to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How often are flights from Wellington to Melbourne delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Wellington and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 57% 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.
Coolangatta (OOL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $678.
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 56m.
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 39m.
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 4 September 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.
Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.
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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 05m. Fly via Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, 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 $368, Jetstar will fly you from Wellington to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Jetstar, 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 $473 and $485, respectively. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport for 49% 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 $222. Users have also found prices from $266 and $284 on Qantas Airways and Jetstar, 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 Air India(97%), Virgin Australia(94%) or United Airlines(94%), 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 $227. On average you can expect to pay $668. The most popular route, (Wellington - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $661.
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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $608). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $920). 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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