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Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne from $250

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MEL
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in May or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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 (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 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$559

One-way from

$250

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$639
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 2/6-7/6
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 50m total
  • Wellington to Melbourne
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 35m total
  • Wellington to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($136 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne

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 February 2025.

Sat 15/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/318:55MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/2$559
Mon 3/307:40WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 7/308:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/2$562
Mon 31/309:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mEmirates
Mon 7/408:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Deal found 13/2$601
Fri 7/306:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/320:45MEL - WLG
2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2$608
Tue 18/312:10WLG - MEL
1 stop12h 35mJetstar
Wed 26/312:05MEL - WLG
1 stop17h 30mJetstar
Deal found 14/2$620
Fri 14/313:35WLG - AVV
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/306:00AVV - WLG
2 stops12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2$769
Sun 2/316:00WLG - AVV
1 stop17h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 11/314:55AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/2$1,047
Tue 18/321:05WLG - MEL
2 stops27h 50mFiji Airways
Wed 26/323:55MEL - WLG
2 stops18h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/2$1,607

Find flights from Wellington to Melbourne within your budget

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 February 2025.

Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sat 15/3

06:00-08:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

18:55-07:15

1 stop10h 20m

$559

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Mon 3/3

07:40-09:45

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 7/3

08:00-13:30

Nonstop3h 30m

$562

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Mon 31/3

09:00-11:00

Nonstop4h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 7/4

08:00-13:30

Nonstop3h 30m

$601

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Fri 7/3

06:00-08:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

20:45-20:30

2 stops45h 45m

$608

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Tue 18/3

12:10-22:45

1 stop12h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

12:05-07:35

1 stop17h 30m

$620

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - AVV

WLGAVV

Wellington

Fri 14/3

13:35-16:25

1 stop28h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 21/3

06:00-20:30

2 stops12h 30m

$769

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - AVV

WLGAVV

Wellington

Sun 2/3

16:00-07:35

1 stop17h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 11/3

14:55-23:50

1 stop6h 55m

$1,047

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Tue 18/3

21:05-22:55

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

23:55-20:30

2 stops18h 35m

$1,607

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Tue 25/3

12:10-22:45

1 stop12h 35m

$250

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Thu 15/5

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

$252

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from Wellington to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wellington to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 70 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 February 2025.

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 53% 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 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday 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 February 2025.

The most flights from WLG to ME1 are scheduled on a Friday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 February 2025.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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 11 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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wellington to Melbourne round-trip from $559. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $564, and Jetstar, from $597. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 22% 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 Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $250. Users have also found prices from $252 and $284 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, 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: Emirates (89%), Virgin Australia (86%), Qantas Airways( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $222. While the most popular route (Wellington - Melbourne) can be booked for $454 on average our data indicates $1,257 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne (average of $263). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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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