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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington from $362

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WLG
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Wellington are usually found in August or November, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Friday

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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 8 June 2026.

Sun 8/1118:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop14h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sun 15/1120:55
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/6$592
Wed 5/809:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop5h 50m
Air New Zealand
Wed 5/820:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/6$602
Wed 22/718:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 26/720:55
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/6$604
Fri 24/718:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Thu 30/713:55
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop20h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/6$605
Sun 6/909:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Fri 11/920:05
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop23h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/6$607
Thu 23/718:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 55m
Air New Zealand
Mon 27/719:10
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop14h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/6$609
Thu 30/718:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Fri 7/806:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/6$614
Thu 23/718:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Wed 29/706:30
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/6$618
Tue 21/718:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop14h 55m
Air New Zealand
Thu 23/706:30
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/6$621

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 8 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$592

One-way from

$362

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$731

Good round-trip deal

$625 or less

Good one-way deal

$487 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Wellington
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 27/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Wellington
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 8 June 2026.
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MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Tue 21/7

18:10-11:05

1 stop14h 55m

Wellington

Thu 23/7

06:30-08:05

1 stop27h 35m

$621
Fastest return journey

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

08:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Wellington

Fri 11/9

14:35-16:35

Nonstop4h 00m

$719

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Sun 28/6

23:55-12:20

1 stop10h 25m

Wellington

Tue 30/6

13:05-22:45

1 stop11h 40m

$882

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Fri 19/6

18:55-08:10

1 stop11h 15m

Wellington

Sat 27/6

06:00-10:55

1 stop6h 55m

$900

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

09:10-14:50

Nonstop3h 40m

Wellington

Sun 21/6

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

$937

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

11:05-19:00

1 stop5h 55m

Wellington

Sun 21/6

09:10-13:35

1 stop6h 25m

$957

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

08:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Wellington

Fri 19/6

14:35-16:35

Nonstop4h 00m

$1,121

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Tue 28/7

08:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Wellington

Wed 29/7

15:40-23:15

1 stop9h 35m

$1,145

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Thu 2/7

08:00-13:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Wellington

Sun 12/7

15:40-23:20

1 stop9h 40m

$1,170

MelbourneWellington

MEL - WLG

MELWLG

Melbourne

Sat 27/6

08:00-23:55

1 stop13h 55m

Wellington

Mon 13/7

14:35-16:35

Nonstop4h 00m

$1,192

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington

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 74 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington (average of $685). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,109). 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 8 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.

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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 8 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,576 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,576 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,576 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,576 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,045 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,576 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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 11 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?

    Air New Zealand, Emirates, and Jetstar can get you from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in just under 3h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 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 ($254), Qantas Airways ($530), and Air New Zealand ($625) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Wellington. Emirates is currently priced 67% 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 $300. Jetstar flights start at $318 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $333 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 (90%), Emirates (90%) and IndiGo (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?

    On average you can expect to pay $578 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington. The cheapest flight overall is $365 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington) is currently priced at $592.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington (average of $685). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,109). 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

Discover the top 3 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 8 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$254Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$530Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$625Average$705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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