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 104 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?

Air New Zealand and Jetstar can get you from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in just under 3h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 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 ($256), Qantas Airways ($518), and Emirates ($689) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Wellington. Air New Zealand is currently priced 68% 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 $330. Qantas Airways flights start at $348 while deals on Jetstar start at $362 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Wellington

The most flights from MEL to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wellington ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Wellington when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wellington, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?

On average you can expect to pay $856 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington. The cheapest flight overall is $403 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington) is currently priced at $748.

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 China Eastern (100%), Emirates (90%) and IndiGo (90%).

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

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington.

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 12 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

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

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 $655). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,142). 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?

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 typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Wellington flights typically cost between $507 and $896 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $748 on Air New Zealand (27 Nov–29 Nov).

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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.

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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.

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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 12 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Air New Zealand and Jetstar can get you from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in just under 3h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 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 ($256), Qantas Airways ($518), and Emirates ($689) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Wellington. Air New Zealand is currently priced 68% 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 $330. Qantas Airways flights start at $348 while deals on Jetstar start at $362 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 China Eastern (100%), Emirates (90%) and IndiGo (90%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
On average you can expect to pay $856 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington. The cheapest flight overall is $403 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington) is currently priced at $748.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Wellington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Wellington flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington.
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 $655). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,142). 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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Air New Zealand	Cheapest$256	Average$726	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
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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 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.

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

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

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 typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Wellington flights typically cost between $507 and $896 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $748 on Air New Zealand (27 Nov–29 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Wellington

The most flights from MEL to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 104 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

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.

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Melbourne Airport to Wellington flights typically cost between $507 and $896 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $748 on Air New Zealand (27 Nov–29 Nov).