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Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne from $285

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MEL
15 May — 22 May1
1 adult
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 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 15 April 2026.

Mon 1/607:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop9h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/4$548
Wed 24/620:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 50m
Air New Zealand
Wed 22/718:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop14h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/4$553
Sun 17/520:55
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 10m
Air New Zealand
Thu 21/518:30
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/4$555
Sat 1/806:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Fri 7/818:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$562
Fri 21/807:45
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop12h 00m
Air New Zealand
Fri 28/818:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/4$563
Thu 28/511:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 05m
Air New Zealand
Thu 4/618:30
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/4$565
Wed 27/506:30
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop6h 25m
Air New Zealand
Wed 3/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/4$567
Tue 12/506:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop6h 55m
Air New Zealand
Tue 19/508:35
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$580
Fri 15/515:40
WLG
-
AVV
1 stop30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/520:55
AVV
-
WLG
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$865
Wed 17/615:55
WLG
-
AVV
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/606:00
AVV
-
WLG
2 stops10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$921
Tue 12/506:20
WLG
-
AVV
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/514:55
AVV
-
WLG
1 stop7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$938
Mon 1/615:55
WLG
-
AVV
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/606:00
AVV
-
WLG
1 stop6h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$962

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 (ME1). 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 15 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$548

One-way from

$285

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$716
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/6-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • Wellington to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 00m total
  • Wellington to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 15 April 2026.
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Departure

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Price

Cheapest return flight

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Thu 9/7

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 15/7

18:55-07:10

1 stop10h 15m

$697

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Mon 4/5

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

18:55-07:10

1 stop10h 15m

$755

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sat 25/4

19:50-10:55

1 stop17h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

09:10-14:50

Nonstop3h 40m

$789

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Thu 10/9

19:40-10:05

1 stop16h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

23:55-08:35

1 stop6h 40m

$799
Fastest return journey

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Wed 29/4

14:35-16:35

Nonstop4h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

08:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$813

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Wed 29/4

14:35-16:35

Nonstop4h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

08:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$813

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Wed 29/4

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

18:55-07:10

1 stop10h 15m

$821

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Wed 29/4

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 12/5

08:35-17:10

1 stop6h 35m

$823

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Tue 19/5

14:35-16:35

Nonstop4h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

08:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$838

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - AVV

WLGAVV

Wellington

Wed 17/6

15:55-22:50

1 stop8h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 25/6

14:55-23:55

1 stop7h 00m

$937

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Melbourne

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 57 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?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne (average of $419). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $582). 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 15 April 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Wellington to Melbourne 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 55% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Wellington to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Melbourne 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.

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne

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 15 April 2026.

The most flights from WLG to ME1 are scheduled on a Tuesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Melbourne?

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 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.

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 15 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Wellington to Melbourne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
539 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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 15 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?

    For as low as $813, Air New Zealand can have you in Melbourne from Wellington in 4h. The distance between Wellington and Melbourne is about 2588 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wellington to Melbourne round-trip from $405. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $451, and Air New Zealand, from $483. Users have found that Emirates is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Melbourne 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 $224 and $236 on Qantas Airways and Jetstar, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Melbourne from Wellington, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (96%), Air New Zealand (96%), Thai Airways( 96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $292. While the most popular route (Wellington - Melbourne) can be booked for $524 on average, our data indicates $1,148 when flying from Wellington to Melbourne.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

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

  • 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne (average of $419). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $582). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$405Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$451Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$483Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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JetstarCheapest$486Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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