Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport from $257
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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MEL
19 Jun — 26 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 Thursday and return on a Saturday
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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 20 May 2026.
Mon 8/606:00
WLG
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MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Mon 15/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop6h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/5$607
Mon 8/618:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sat 13/612:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop8h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$611
Mon 1/607:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/608:35
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$613
Mon 1/607:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Sat 13/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$614
Mon 1/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Wed 10/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop14h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/5$619
Sat 6/613:05
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop21h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sat 13/618:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/5$623
Sat 13/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Thu 25/618:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/5$624
Thu 18/606:30
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 25/618:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$626
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 20 May 2026.
Sat 6/613:05
WLG
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MEL
1 stop21h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sat 13/618:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/5$623
Wed 22/714:35
WLG
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MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sat 25/708:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$693
Thu 27/814:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Sun 30/808:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 19/5$720
Sat 5/919:10
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop14h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sat 12/918:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/5$775
Wed 22/706:05
WLG
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MEL
1 stop7h 35m
Emirates
Sat 25/708:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 15/5$859
Tue 9/606:05
WLG
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MEL
2 stops9h 45m
Emirates
Tue 23/613:30
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop8h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 17/5$1,263
Wed 1/715:40
WLG
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MEL
2 stops9h 55m
Emirates
Sat 4/714:05
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop7h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 16/5$1,270
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 20 May 2026.
Mon 1/606:00
WLG
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MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 13/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$614
Wed 3/606:00
WLG
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MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Wed 10/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$619
Mon 8/606:00
WLG
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MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 13/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$623
Mon 3/806:00
WLG
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MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 8/818:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$626
Mon 29/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 25/718:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/5$628
Mon 1/606:00
WLG
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MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Wed 10/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/5$630
Wed 1/714:35
WLG
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MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Qantas Airways
Wed 8/708:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/5$636
Sat 6/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 13/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/5$642
Thu 18/614:35
WLG
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MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sun 21/608:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 15/5$645
Last-minute flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne. Data last updated 20 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 1/607:00
WLG
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MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/608:35
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$613
Mon 1/607:00
WLG
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MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Sat 13/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$614
Mon 1/606:00
WLG
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MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Wed 10/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop14h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/5$619
Sat 6/613:05
WLG
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MEL
1 stop21h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sat 13/618:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/5$623
Mon 8/606:00
WLG
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MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Mon 15/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop6h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/5$607
Mon 8/618:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sat 13/612:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop8h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$611
Sat 13/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Thu 25/618:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/5$624
Thu 18/606:30
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Air New Zealand
Thu 25/618:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$626
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 20 May 2026.
Thu 27/820:15
WLG
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MEL
1 stop13h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/5$257
Mon 1/607:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$260
Wed 3/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$265
Thu 18/606:30
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/5$270
Mon 9/1106:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/5$274
Wed 16/906:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/5$282
Wed 1/714:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/5$286
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 20 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 20 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 6/6
13:05-08:05
1 stop21h 00m
Melbourne
Sat 13/6
18:55-08:10
1 stop11h 15m
$623
Fastest return journey
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Wed 22/7
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
Melbourne
Sat 25/7
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$693
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Thu 27/8
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
Melbourne
Sun 30/8
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$720
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Sat 5/9
19:10-08:05
1 stop14h 55m
Melbourne
Sat 12/9
18:10-23:50
Nonstop3h 40m
$775
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Wed 22/7
06:05-11:40
1 stop7h 35m
Melbourne
Sat 25/7
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
$859
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Tue 9/6
06:05-13:50
2 stops9h 45m
Melbourne
Tue 23/6
13:30-23:55
1 stop8h 25m
$1,263
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Wed 1/7
15:40-23:35
2 stops9h 55m
Melbourne
Sat 4/7
14:05-23:55
1 stop7h 50m
$1,270
Cheapest one-way
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Mon 1/6
07:00-08:05
1 stop27h 05m
$260
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Wed 11/11
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$274
Fastest single journey
WellingtonMelbourne
WLG - MEL
WLGMEL
Wellington
Wed 1/7
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
$286
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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 $606). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $864). 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 20 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 53% 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 16 May 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 20 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 49% 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 $622.
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 20 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.
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. Fly via Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, or Emirates 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 $419, 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 Emirates and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $487 and $491, respectively. You may be able to fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport for 39% 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 $211. Users have also found prices from $241 and $242 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 Emirates(93%), IndiGo(93%) or Qantas 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 $238. On average you can expect to pay $758. The most popular route, (Wellington - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $589.
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 $606). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $864). 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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