Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport from $272
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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MEL
4 Jun — 11 Jun1
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 February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday
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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 May 2026.
Mon 1/607:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Thu 4/618:30
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$660
Thu 11/613:05
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop6h 25m
Air New Zealand
Thu 18/618:30
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop12h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/5$662
Wed 17/618:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 24/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop18h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/5$664
Mon 1/607:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop27h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/5$667
Sun 14/617:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sun 21/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$669
Wed 10/616:05
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 25m
Air New Zealand
Thu 18/618:30
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/5$672
Mon 1/607:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Wed 10/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop16h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/5$676
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 May 2026.
Wed 16/920:15
WLG
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MEL
1 stop13h 50m
Air New Zealand
Wed 30/908:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$737
Thu 21/519:40
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 25m
Jetstar
Tue 26/523:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/5$781
Mon 3/814:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Qantas Airways
Tue 11/808:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/5$849
Sat 8/806:05
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop11h 40m
Emirates
Wed 12/808:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 3/5$1,006
Thu 28/506:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Thu 4/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$789
Fri 29/506:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Fri 5/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$864
Sat 8/815:40
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop9h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 12/814:20
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop7h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,205
Mon 20/706:05
WLG
-
MEL
2 stops9h 45m
Emirates
Fri 24/712:00
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop9h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 4/5$1,337
Fri 29/515:40
WLG
-
MEL
2 stops9h 55m
Emirates
Fri 5/612:30
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop9h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 1/5$1,358
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 May 2026.
Mon 1/606:00
WLG
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MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Thu 4/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$701
Wed 15/706:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 25/718:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/5$708
Mon 1/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/5$709
Fri 5/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Wed 10/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$713
Thu 11/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Thu 18/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/5$716
Mon 1/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Wed 10/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/5$725
Mon 15/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Mon 22/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$737
Wed 30/906:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Wed 7/1009:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$738
Wed 16/906:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Wed 30/908:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$740
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne. Data last updated 5 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 1/607:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Thu 4/618:30
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$660
Mon 1/607:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop27h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/5$667
Mon 1/607:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Wed 10/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop16h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/5$676
Wed 10/616:05
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 25m
Air New Zealand
Thu 18/618:30
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/5$672
Thu 11/613:05
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop6h 25m
Air New Zealand
Thu 18/618:30
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop12h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/5$662
Sun 14/617:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sun 21/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$669
Wed 17/618:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Air New Zealand
Wed 24/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop18h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/5$664
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 May 2026.
Sat 23/506:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$272
Fri 22/506:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$275
Wed 20/506:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$277
Thu 21/506:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$280
Mon 1/607:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$282
Thu 18/611:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop8h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/5$292
Mon 14/920:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/4$294
Thu 25/607:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$306
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 May 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 May 2026.
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WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Wed 16/9
20:15-08:05
1 stop13h 50m
Melbourne
Wed 30/9
08:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$737
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Thu 21/5
19:40-10:05
1 stop16h 25m
Melbourne
Tue 26/5
23:55-17:10
1 stop15h 15m
$781
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Thu 28/5
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Thu 4/6
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$789
Fastest return journey
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 3/8
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
Melbourne
Tue 11/8
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$849
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Fri 29/5
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
Melbourne
Fri 5/6
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$864
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 8/8
06:05-15:45
1 stop11h 40m
Melbourne
Wed 12/8
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$1,006
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 8/8
15:40-22:50
1 stop9h 10m
Melbourne
Wed 12/8
14:20-23:55
1 stop7h 35m
$1,205
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 20/7
06:05-13:50
2 stops9h 45m
Melbourne
Fri 24/7
12:00-23:55
1 stop9h 55m
$1,337
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Fri 29/5
15:40-23:35
2 stops9h 55m
Melbourne
Fri 5/6
12:30-23:55
1 stop9h 25m
$1,358
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Fri 22/5
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$275
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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 56 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 $599). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $833). 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 May 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 52% 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 2 May 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Friday 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
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 May 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 10% of weekly flights between Wellington and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 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 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.
Auckland (AKL) – 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 $614.
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 May 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.
This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
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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. Fly via Air New Zealand, Jetstar, or Qantas Airways 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 $467, Qantas Airways will fly you from Wellington to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $483 and $485, respectively. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport for 32% 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 $209. Users have also found prices from $235 and $240 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 Virgin Australia(93%), Air New Zealand(93%) or Thai Airways(93%), 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 $236. On average you can expect to pay $1,092. The most popular route, (Wellington - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $660.
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 $599). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $833). 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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