Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington from $415
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WLG
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Wellington are usually found in November or August, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Saturday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2026.
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Deal found 17/9$541
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Deal found 17/9$544
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Deal found 16/9$564
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Deal found 16/9$574
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Deal found 16/9$576
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Deal found 15/9$577
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Deal found 15/9$579
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Deal found 14/9$581
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Deal found 15/9$583
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Deal found 16/9$584
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Deal found 17/9$586
Best flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
Wed 11/1108:00 -
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Deal found 16/9$687
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Deal found 14/9$693
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Deal found 16/9$888
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Deal found 13/9$897
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Deal found 12/9$965
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Deal found 16/9$1,221
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Deal found 13/9$1,193
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Deal found 16/9$1,221
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Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 13/9$1,342
Direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Explore direct flight options from Melbourne to Wellington based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
Sat 14/1109:10 -
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Deal found 17/9$541
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Deal found 17/9$560
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Deal found 16/9$570
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Deal found 15/9$576
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Deal found 15/9$586
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Deal found 14/9$588
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Deal found 16/9$591
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Deal found 14/9$605
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Deal found 17/9$618
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Deal found 16/9$619
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington. Data last updated 17 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 13/9$1,279
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Deal found 15/9$1,288
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Deal found 16/9$1,206
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Deal found 14/9$1,235
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Deal found 16/9$1,265
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Deal found 13/9$1,267
One-way flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Wellington. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
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Deal found 14/9$415
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Deal found 17/9$419
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Deal found 16/9$424
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Deal found 16/9$440
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Deal found 16/9$452
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Deal found 13/9$457
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Deal found 17/9$471
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Deal found 16/9$485
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Deal found 15/9$494
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Deal found 16/9$495
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Deal found 17/9$501
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG). 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 17 September 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Wellington 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
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MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
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Melbourne
Thu 3/12
18:20-23:55
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$419
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MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sun 1/11
23:55-07:05
1 stop29h 10m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
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$501
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 27/10
23:55-17:20
1 stop15h 25m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$516
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 24/10
23:55-08:35
1 stop6h 40m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$588
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Mon 12/10
23:55-18:35
1 stop16h 40m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$605
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Mon 28/9
08:00-14:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$625
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 13/10
19:15-15:00
2 stops17h 45m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$628
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 27/10
19:10-07:10
1 stop10h 00m
Wellington
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$639
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 11/11
08:00-13:30
Nonstop3h 30m
Wellington
Sun 15/11
20:05-22:10
Nonstop4h 05m
$687
MelbourneWellington
MEL Melbourne - WLG Wellington
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 20/11
08:00-13:30
Nonstop3h 30m
Wellington
Sun 29/11
20:05-22:10
Nonstop4h 05m
$693
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington, you should look to book at least 32 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 Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington (average of $687). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,115). 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 MEL to WLG?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Wellington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne Airport to Wellington flights typically cost between $584 and $904 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $541 on Air New Zealand (14 Nov–15 Nov).
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Wellington
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Wellington. 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 17 September 2026.
The most flights from MEL to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).
How often are flights from Melbourne to Wellington delayed?
About 19% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 103 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Wellington flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Sunday 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 Melbourne to Wellington flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. 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 Wellington. Reviews last updated 17 September 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington, such as Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Wellington. 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 into for flights to Wellington from Melbourne?
Wellington (WLG), located 5.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Wellington. 3 airlines have flights to Wellington from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Wellington should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 13 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Qantas Airways, Emirates, and Air New Zealand can get you from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in just under 3h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 40m. There are 2588 km between Melbourne Airport and Wellington. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington round-trip?
According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($302), Qantas Airways ($506), and Emirates ($674) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Wellington. Air New Zealand is currently priced 62% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Wellington one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $323. Qantas Airways flights start at $341 while deals on Jetstar start at $354 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington are United Airlines (88%), Thai Airways (84%) and Emirates (84%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
On average you can expect to pay $681 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington. The cheapest flight overall is $486 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington) is currently priced at $551.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Wellington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington 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 Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington (average of $687). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,115). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Wellington
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