Question 1

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Wellington to Melbourne round-trip from $541. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $563, and Qantas Airways, from $657. Users have found that Jetstar is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Melbourne one-way?

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For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $226. Users have also found prices from $260 and $353 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, respectively. Find deals

Question 3

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne, you should look to book at least 85 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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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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. Find deals

Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne

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The most flights from WLG to ME1 are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $267. While the most popular route (Wellington - Melbourne) can be booked for $541 on average our data indicates $1,234 when flying from Wellington to Melbourne.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Melbourne?

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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 (93%), United Airlines (93%), Air New Zealand( 93%).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to Melbourne?

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The most popular airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne are Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 12

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

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Departing on a Wednesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 50% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 13

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 36 days in advance, which can save you up to 34% on flights from Wellington to Melbourne compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 36 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $700. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $824.

Question 14

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

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Flights from Wellington to Melbourne lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Wellington to Melbourne in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $456.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to MEL?

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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 at midday could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

Question 16

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

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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.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

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

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

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When you search for this flight from Wellington to Melbourne, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Wellington to Melbourne?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Melbourne from Wellington.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Wellington to Melbourne with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Wellington to Melbourne with no change fees.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Wellington to Melbourne become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$541
One-way from	$226
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$631

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$462	Average$632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$470	Average$906	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$471	Average$682	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$514	Average$646	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights

Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne from $226

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in August or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

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