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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — WLG
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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 10 May 2026.
Thu 4/618:30
MEL
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WLG
1 stop10h 35m
Air New Zealand
Wed 10/618:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$665
Fri 5/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 7/617:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/5$672
Thu 4/618:30
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sat 13/619:10
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop14h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/5$674
Wed 3/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop24h 30m
Air New Zealand
Wed 10/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$677
Mon 8/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 35m
Air New Zealand
Mon 15/608:55
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop14h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/5$680
Tue 16/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop5h 50m
Air New Zealand
Tue 23/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop6h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/5$682
Tue 2/612:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop8h 10m
Air New Zealand
Tue 9/620:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/5$687
Sat 20/608:35
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 45m
Air New Zealand
Sat 27/617:45
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$689
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 10 May 2026.
Wed 12/811:05
MEL
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WLG
1 stop5h 55m
Jetstar
Tue 18/819:40
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/5$721
Fri 19/618:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 45m
Air New Zealand
Fri 26/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/5$724
Mon 6/723:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/720:15
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$786
Tue 18/808:00
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 35m
Emirates
Tue 1/906:05
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop12h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 6/5$1,134
Thu 9/709:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Thu 16/707:00
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop27h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/5$734
Wed 27/523:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Wed 3/614:10
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop10h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/5$764
Sat 6/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 14/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$736
Sun 16/823:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop6h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/806:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$831
Tue 26/523:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop15h 15m
Jetstar
Tue 2/619:40
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/5$789
Mon 15/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Fri 19/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/5$754
Tue 18/823:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop16h 40m
Jetstar
Thu 27/813:05
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop11h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/5$813
Thu 9/723:55
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop6h 45m
Jetstar
Sat 11/713:05
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop11h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/5$900
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 10 May 2026.
Thu 4/609:10
MEL
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WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Wed 10/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/5$697
Thu 11/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 14/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/5$699
Sat 20/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sat 27/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$724
Thu 4/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sat 13/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/5$732
Sat 6/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 14/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$736
Thu 9/709:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Thu 16/706:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 9/5$744
Thu 28/509:10
MEL
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WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Thu 4/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$746
Mon 8/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Wed 10/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/5$754
Fri 19/609:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Fri 26/606:00
WLG
-
MEL
Nonstop4h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/5$781
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington. Data last updated 10 May 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 15/518:10
MEL
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WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 17/517:45
WLG
-
MEL
1 stop16h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/5$865
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 10 May 2026.
Wed 10/618:10
MEL
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WLG
1 stop11h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$377
Fri 12/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop16h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/5$379
Sun 21/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop25h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/5$394
Tue 23/618:10
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop25h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/5$395
Wed 20/511:05
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop18h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/5$442
Mon 21/911:05
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop5h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/5$447
Mon 5/1009:10
MEL
-
WLG
Nonstop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$462
Thu 21/511:05
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop5h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/5$469
Sun 20/918:45
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop11h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/5$474
Tue 19/511:05
MEL
-
WLG
1 stop5h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/5$476
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 10 May 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 10 May 2026.
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MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 12/8
11:05-19:00
1 stop5h 55m
Wellington
Tue 18/8
19:40-10:05
1 stop16h 25m
$721
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Fri 19/6
18:55-08:40
1 stop11h 45m
Wellington
Fri 26/6
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$724
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Thu 9/7
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
Wellington
Thu 16/7
07:00-08:05
1 stop27h 05m
$734
Fastest return journey
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sat 6/6
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
Wellington
Sun 14/6
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$736
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Mon 15/6
09:10-14:50
Nonstop3h 40m
Wellington
Fri 19/6
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$754
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Wed 27/5
23:55-17:10
1 stop15h 15m
Wellington
Wed 3/6
14:10-22:45
1 stop10h 35m
$764
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Mon 6/7
23:55-12:20
1 stop10h 25m
Wellington
Mon 13/7
20:15-08:05
1 stop13h 50m
$786
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 26/5
23:55-17:10
1 stop15h 15m
Wellington
Tue 2/6
19:40-10:05
1 stop16h 25m
$789
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Tue 18/8
23:55-18:35
1 stop16h 40m
Wellington
Thu 27/8
13:05-22:45
1 stop11h 40m
$813
MelbourneWellington
MEL - WLG
MELWLG
Melbourne
Sun 16/8
23:55-08:40
1 stop6h 45m
Wellington
Mon 24/8
06:00-08:10
Nonstop4h 10m
$831
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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 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 $665). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,069). 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 10 May 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 10 May 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 101 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?
Wednesday 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 19% 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 10 May 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.
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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 10 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand can get you from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in just under 5h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 50m. 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 ($247), Air New Zealand ($551), and Qantas Airways ($576) 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 $282. Jetstar flights start at $285 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $322 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 (88%), Emirates (85%) and IndiGo (85%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?
On average you can expect to pay $765 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington. The cheapest flight overall is $355 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Wellington) is currently priced at $672.
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 $665). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,069). 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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