Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington from $388
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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WLG
25 Jul — 1 Aug1
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 May, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday 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 25 June 2026.
Sat 1/818:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop19h 25m
Air New Zealand
Sat 8/813:55
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop20h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/6$609
Fri 7/818:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop25h 35m
Air New Zealand
Fri 14/806:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/6$625
Tue 11/818:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop25h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sun 16/820:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/6$636
Fri 7/818:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/806:30
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/6$639
Fri 21/818:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 30/820:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/6$643
Fri 21/818:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sat 29/806:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/6$646
Tue 11/808:35
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop28h 45m
Air New Zealand
Tue 18/807:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/6$648
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 25 June 2026.
Fri 4/911:05
MEL
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WLG
1 stop5h 55m
Jetstar
Mon 7/908:30
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 23/6$779
Fri 7/808:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Emirates
Mon 10/814:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 24/6$958
Sat 19/909:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sat 26/907:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop26h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/6$988
Sat 19/923:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/909:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6$1,094
Thu 30/708:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Qantas Airways
Mon 3/810:45
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop8h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/6$1,262
Wed 2/908:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Emirates
Thu 3/914:35
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 23/6$965
Sun 12/718:45
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 05m
Jetstar
Tue 14/719:40
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/6$1,043
Fri 31/712:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop8h 10m
Air New Zealand
Fri 7/815:55
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop7h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/6$1,237
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 25 June 2026.
Sat 1/818:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sat 8/806:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/6$623
Fri 7/809:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Fri 14/806:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/6$644
Wed 12/809:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 16/806:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/6$653
Fri 21/809:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sat 29/806:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/6$657
Fri 7/809:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 16/806:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/6$659
Sun 16/809:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 23/806:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/6$664
Thu 20/809:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Wed 26/806:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/6$674
Sat 1/818:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Fri 7/806:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/6$678
Fri 14/809:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Mon 17/806:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/6$685
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington. Data last updated 25 June 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 15/718:10
MEL
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WLG
1 stop10h 55m
Air New Zealand
Tue 21/707:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop12h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/6$740
Mon 20/718:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop25h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 22/706:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/6$728
Mon 20/718:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 27/714:55
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop19h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/6$754
Wed 22/718:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop17h 10m
Air New Zealand
Mon 24/818:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop15h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/6$720
Wed 22/709:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Wed 29/707:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/6$752
Thu 23/718:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop19h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sat 25/706:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/6$736
Thu 30/718:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 2/816:55
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop6h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/6$722
Thu 30/709:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Mon 3/809:55
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/6$738
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 25 June 2026.
Thu 27/818:10
MEL
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WLG
1 stop10h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/6$388
Mon 9/1106:45
MEL
-
WLG
2 stops11h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6$421
Mon 27/723:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop16h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/6$430
Wed 22/718:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop24h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/6$434
Mon 9/1123:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop7h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 25/6$446
Mon 9/1109:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 25/6$462
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 25 June 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 25 June 2026.
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MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 4/9
11:05-19:00
1 stop5h 55m
Wellington
Mon 7/9
08:30-22:45
1 stop16h 15m
$779
Fastest return journey
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 7/8
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Mon 10/8
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
$958
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 2/9
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Thu 3/9
14:35-16:35
Nonstop4h 00m
$965
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 19/9
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
Wellington
Sat 26/9
07:00-07:05
1 stop26h 05m
$988
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sun 12/7
18:45-07:50
1 stop11h 05m
Wellington
Tue 14/7
19:40-10:05
1 stop16h 25m
$1,043
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 19/9
23:55-08:35
1 stop6h 40m
Wellington
Sat 26/9
09:00-07:05
1 stop24h 05m
$1,094
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 31/7
12:10-22:20
1 stop8h 10m
Wellington
Fri 7/8
15:55-21:35
1 stop7h 40m
$1,237
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 30/7
08:00-13:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Wellington
Mon 3/8
10:45-17:25
1 stop8h 40m
$1,262
Cheapest one-way
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 3/9
20:15-14:00
1 stop15h 45m
$388
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 27/8
18:55-07:10
1 stop10h 15m
$400
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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 86 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 $708). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,144). 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 25 June 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?
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 25 June 2026.
The most flights from MEL to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 102 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?
Friday 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 25 June 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.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.
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 8 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Jetstar, Emirates, and Air New Zealand can get you from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in just under 3h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 20m. 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, Emirates ($261), Qantas Airways ($543), and Air New Zealand ($641) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Wellington. Emirates 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 $308. Jetstar flights start at $326 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $342 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 Finnair (92%), Emirates (79%) and IndiGo (79%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
On average you can expect to pay $590 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington. The cheapest flight overall is $359 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington) is currently priced at $602.
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 $708). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,144). 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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