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Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne from $301

WLG — MEL
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in September or May, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne

Tue 8/1206:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Fri 11/1218:20 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 16/9$597
Sun 25/1006:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Wed 28/1015:00 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 15/9$602
Sat 31/1007:00 -
1 stop13h 00m
Sat 7/1112:10 -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 16/9$604
Tue 8/1214:35 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Fri 11/1219:10 -
1 stop18h 15m
Deal found 16/9$609
Sun 1/1106:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Sun 8/1108:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 16/9$621
Mon 19/1018:15 -
1 stop15h 50m
Thu 22/1018:55 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 15/9$625
Fri 11/1206:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Sun 13/1218:20 -
Nonstop3h 35m
Deal found 15/9$627
Sun 25/1006:00 -
Nonstop4h 10m
Wed 28/1008:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 15/9$634
Tue 10/1114:35 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Sun 15/1108:00 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 17/9$635
Tue 8/1214:35 -
Nonstop4h 05m
Fri 11/1213:30 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 16/9$637
Mon 2/1106:30 -
1 stop13h 30m
Wed 11/1118:20 -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 13/9$640
Mon 26/1016:00 -
1 stop9h 15m
Tue 3/1111:40 -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 16/9$900

Find flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne

Round-trip from

$602

One-way from

$301

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$620
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 25/10-28/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 20m total
  • Wellington to Melbourne
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 11/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 00m total
  • Wellington to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($132 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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WellingtonMelbourne

WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sun 28/2

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$308
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WellingtonMelbourne

WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne

WLGMEL

Wellington

Tue 23/2

14:35-16:40

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$372

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sat 9/1

20:05-22:10

Nonstop4h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$374

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG Wellington - AVV Melbourne Avalon

WLGAVV

Wellington

Mon 2/11

20:10-07:35

2 stops37h 25m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$416

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne

WLGMEL

Wellington

Tue 22/9

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$465

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG Wellington - AVV Melbourne Avalon

WLGAVV

Wellington

Sun 28/2

16:40-15:35

2 stops24h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$468

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG Wellington - AVV Melbourne Avalon

WLGAVV

Wellington

Fri 25/12

13:45-20:20

1 stop8h 35m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$540

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG Wellington - AVV Melbourne Avalon

WLGAVV

Wellington

Thu 12/11

16:00-23:15

1 stop9h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$541

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG Wellington - MEL Melbourne

WLGMEL

Wellington

Wed 23/9

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$546

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG Wellington - AVV Melbourne Avalon

WLGAVV

Wellington

Tue 6/10

16:40-15:20

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$550

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne (average of $620). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $952). 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?

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 in the morning could potentially save you up to 62% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne

The most flights from WLG to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (14 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Wellington to Melbourne flights typically cost between $592 and $818 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $602 on Air New Zealand (25 Oct–28 Oct).

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 91 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 Thursday 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.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 43 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 day to fly from Wellington to Melbourne?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

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
3,662 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
669 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,099 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 14 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 $783, Air New Zealand can have you in Melbourne from Wellington in 4h. The distance between Wellington and Melbourne is about 2588 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wellington to Melbourne round-trip from $376. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $477, and Emirates, from $495. Users have found that Jetstar is 49% 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 $226. Users have also found prices from $272 and $290 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 (90%), United Airlines (90%), Air New Zealand( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $224. While the most popular route (Wellington - Melbourne) can be booked for $513 on average, our data indicates $751 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne (average of $620). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $952). 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

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JetstarCheapest$376Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$477Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$495Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$515Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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