Cheap Flights from Wellington to Melbourne from $438

How to find the cheapest flight from
Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL)

WLG - MEL Price	$365 - $720
MEL Temperature	22 - 32 °C
MEL Rainfall	26 - 170 mm

Popular in December High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise
Cheapest in May Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop
Average price $519 Average for round-trip flights in January 2021
Round-trip from $365 From Wellington to Melbourne

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise

Cheapest in

May

Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop

Average price

$519

Average for round-trip flights in January 2021

Round-trip from

$365

From Wellington to Melbourne

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

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

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 20%.

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

To save up to 40% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 58 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Wellington to Melbourne from $485 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $582 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Melbourne from Wellington. Prices for June average $401 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $243. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a June flight can save you 55% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Melbourne (WLG - MEL)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wellington to Melbourne in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Wellington to Melbourne 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Melbourne from Wellington found for this year

27 Jul - 28 Jul

$648pp

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One-way flights to Melbourne from Wellington

The cheapest one-way flights from Wellington to Melbourne

03:45 - 16:20

Jetstar

2 stops

14h 35m

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$616

04:45 - 05:15

Multiple Airlines

3 stops

26h 30m

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$1,205

Gotogate

14:10 - 05:55

Air New Zealand

2 stops

41h 45m

WLG - MEL

$1,361

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Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Wellington to Melbourne flights.

Flight FAQs

From Wellington to Melbourne

Can I find flights from Wellington to Melbourne for under $1,827 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Wellington to Melbourne for under $1,827. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $1,813, but on average you can expect to pay $1,939.

Which airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Are there direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne for under $1,827 on Cheapflights?

There are no direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.

How popular is this flight route?

Within the past month, 6,378 users have taken a look at flights from Wellington to Melbourne.

Does it rain more in Wellington or Melbourne?

When travelling, it's generally smart to pack in preparation for rain or any other conditions that may arise. The rainfall in Wellington is roughly similar to Melbourne. You can assume this to be the case over the next 5 days.

Is Wellington weather warmer or cooler than Melbourne?

We forecast the temperature to be around the 26 °Cs in January, on average. The temperature in Melbourne is generally hotter than in Wellington. Book flights in a timely manner in correlation to your departure date.

How long does is the flight from Wellington to Melbourne?

A quick flight from Wellington to Melbourne can take about 17h 10m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,813.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Wellington to Melbourne return?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wellington to Melbourne from $1,813 return.

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 $587. Users have also found tickets on Jetstar for as little as $616.

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Airports servicing Wellington

Wellington (WLG)

Airports servicing Melbourne

Melbourne (MEL)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	$139	$296	No cancel fee	81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	$200	$327	No cancel fee	80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Emirates	$130	$341	No cancel fee	75%	Search Emirates flights
Jetstar	$165	$354	No cancel fee	74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	$213	$386	No cancel fee	78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	$161	$397	No cancel fee	74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

Hourly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne

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Morning 6 AM to midday	0% of flight departures
Evening 6 PM to midnight	0% of flight departures

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Weekly flight availability

from Wellington to Melbourne

Sunday

1 daily flight

Monday

0 flights

Tuesday

1 daily flight

Wednesday

0 flights

Thursday

1 daily flight

Friday

1 daily flight

Saturday

1 daily flight

How to find the cheapest flight from
Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL)

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

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

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Melbourne (WLG - MEL)?

Wellington to Melbourne 2021 flight deals

One-way flights to Melbourne from Wellington

The cheapest one-way flights from Wellington to Melbourne