Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington from $377
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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WLG
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Wellington are usually found in March or February, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday
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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 7 November 2025.
Thu 4/1220:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Wed 10/1215:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$610
Thu 4/1221:10MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1215:55WLG - MEL
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$642
Thu 4/1220:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$672
Fri 5/1206:10MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1220:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$729
Fri 28/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/1211:00WLG - MEL
1 stop22h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/11$764
Thu 4/1218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$779
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 7 November 2025.
Thu 4/1220:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Wed 10/1215:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$610
Wed 25/308:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 31/315:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$642
Mon 16/309:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Fri 20/312:15WLG - MEL
1 stop21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$686
Wed 25/323:55MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/320:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$699
Sat 31/120:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Mon 2/207:40WLG - MEL
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$614
Thu 4/1221:10MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1216:45WLG - MEL
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$713
Wed 14/123:55MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 40mJetstar
Wed 4/215:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$708
Wed 28/108:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$766
Mon 19/118:55MEL - WLG
1 stop10h 10mJetstar
Wed 21/115:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mJetstar
Deal found 7/11$713
Thu 4/1220:35MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1214:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$775
Fri 5/1208:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1215:55WLG - MEL
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$779
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 7 November 2025.
Sat 31/108:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 2/214:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$699
Wed 14/118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 4/206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$727
Wed 28/108:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$766
Thu 4/1218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$779
Wed 26/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 29/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$823
Fri 28/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/1206:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/11$826
Thu 4/1218:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1214:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$835
Fri 5/1213:30MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 14/1220:05WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$849
Fri 28/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 30/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$855
Fri 21/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 23/1106:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$856
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington. Data last updated 7 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 12/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 17/1119:00WLG - MEL
1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,017
Wed 12/1114:20MEL - WLG
1 stop23h 00mEmirates
Mon 17/1116:20WLG - MEL
1 stop8h 50mEmirates
Deal found 6/11$1,124
Mon 17/1121:05MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1120:15WLG - MEL
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$952
Mon 17/1121:05MEL - WLG
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1115:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,039
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 7 November 2025.
Tue 2/1218:50MEL - WLG
1 stop18h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/11$377
Wed 28/106:15MEL - WLG
1 stop6h 35mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$414
Sat 17/118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$430
Sat 10/121:10MEL - WLG
1 stop15h 40mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$446
Wed 28/108:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$451
Wed 26/1118:00MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/11$458
Wed 26/1123:55MEL - WLG
1 stop29h 10mJetstar
Deal found 5/11$465
Mon 24/1123:55MEL - WLG
1 stop29h 10mJetstar
Deal found 6/11$474
Sun 5/409:10MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/11$478
Cheap 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 7 November 2025.
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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
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MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 4/12
20:35-14:50
1 stop16h 15m
Wellington
Wed 10/12
15:55-23:50
1 stop9h 55m
$610
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 31/1
20:35-14:50
1 stop16h 15m
Wellington
Mon 2/2
07:40-22:50
1 stop17h 10m
$614
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 25/3
08:00-13:30
Nonstop3h 30m
Wellington
Tue 31/3
15:35-17:35
Nonstop4h 00m
$642
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Mon 16/3
09:10-14:45
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Fri 20/3
12:15-07:55
1 stop21h 40m
$686
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 25/3
23:55-08:35
1 stop6h 40m
Wellington
Tue 31/3
20:15-08:05
1 stop13h 50m
$699
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 14/1
23:55-08:35
1 stop6h 40m
Wellington
Wed 4/2
15:55-23:50
1 stop9h 55m
$708
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 4/12
21:10-14:50
1 stop15h 40m
Wellington
Mon 8/12
16:45-21:30
1 stop6h 45m
$713
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Mon 19/1
18:55-07:05
1 stop10h 10m
Wellington
Wed 21/1
15:55-23:50
1 stop9h 55m
$713
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 28/1
08:00-13:30
Nonstop3h 30m
Wellington
Sat 31/1
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$766
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 4/12
20:35-14:50
1 stop16h 15m
Wellington
Wed 10/12
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
$775
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington, you should look to book at least 76 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 $308). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in September is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 7 November 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
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 7 November 2025.
The most flights from MEL to WLG are scheduled on a Friday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 94 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 Friday 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, China Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Wellington on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 15m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Coolangatta (OOL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 7h 25m.
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 7 November 2025.
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.
The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
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. 4 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 10 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Jetstar can get you from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in just under 16h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 2588 km between Melbourne Airport and Wellington.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington round-trip?
According to our current data, Emirates ($261), Jetstar ($332), and Air New Zealand ($530) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Wellington. Emirates is currently priced 64% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 Etihad Airways (96%), Virgin Australia (96%) and Air New Zealand (96%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
On average you can expect to pay $598 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington. The cheapest flight overall is $345 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington) is currently priced at $502.
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 $308). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in September is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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 Melbourne to Wellington
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Wellington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 7 November 2025.
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