Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne

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Cheapest round-trip flights $321
Air New Zealand Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 17
The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Melbourne is currently $321
Cheapest one-way flight $135
Air New Zealand Nonstop 5 hr Wed, May 6
The cheapest one-way flight from Wellington to Melbourne is currently $135
Cheapest nonstop flights $324
Air New Zealand Nonstop 5 hr Sat, May 16 — Fri, May 22
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Wellington to Melbourne is currently $324
Last-minute weekend getaway $606
Qantas Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Feb 27 — Sun, Mar 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Wellington to Melbourne is currently $606
Cheapest business class flights $734
Qantas Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Wellington to Melbourne is currently $734
Fastest flight 4 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Wellington to Melbourne takes 4 hr
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Melbourne is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
July
Cheapest
Typical prices: $320–465
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $560–710

Popular airlines from Wellington to Melbourne

  • Qantas
    Nonstop
    from $356
    Typical price: $430–650
    9 weekly nonstop flights
    WLG - MEL Every day
    65 weekly connecting flights
    WLG - MEL Every day
  • Air New Zealand
    Nonstop
    from $321
    Typical price: $390–790
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    WLG - MEL Every day
    87 weekly connecting flights
    WLG - MEL Every day
  • Jetstar
    from $390
    Typical price: $435–770
    44 weekly connecting flights
    WLG - AVV, MEL Every day
  • Fiji Airways
    from $754
    Typical price: $1,050–2,850
    2 weekly connecting flights
    WLG - MEL Every Thu, Sat

Popular airports near Wellington

  • Wellington International Airport (WLG)
    Wellington New Zealand 16 min 2 mi
  • Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
    Palmerston North New Zealand 1 hr 50 min 80 mi
  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    Paraparaumu New Zealand 43 min 29 mi
  • Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    Whanganui New Zealand 2 hr 22 min 93 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    Melbourne Australia 48 min 31 mi
  • Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Wellington to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $320 to $465.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $321. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $135.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Wellington to Melbourne is $356, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Melbourne is $321, flying from May 9 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Wellington to Melbourne is $390, flying from May 9 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Wellington to Melbourne is $754, flying from May 18 to May 27.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Melbourne starts at $321 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $135 and departs on Wed, May 6.
4 hr is the shortest flight time from Wellington to Melbourne.
Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Wellington to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Wellington to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Wellington to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 9 nonstop flights and 65 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 7 nonstop flights and 87 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne are:
  • Jetstar offers 44 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
  • Fiji Airways offers 2 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Wellington and Melbourne.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $321. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $135.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Qantas flight from Wellington to Melbourne is $356, flying from Apr 30 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Melbourne is $321, flying from May 9 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Jetstar flight from Wellington to Melbourne is $390, flying from May 9 to May 17.
  • The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Wellington to Melbourne is $754, flying from May 18 to May 27.
Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Wellington to Melbourne.
  • There are 9 Qantas direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air New Zealand direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Wellington and Melbourne at price $606 is offered by Qantas from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1.
Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Wellington to Melbourne.
  • There are 9 Qantas direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Air New Zealand direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Wellington and Melbourne start at $324 from Sat, May 16 to Fri, May 22 with Air New Zealand.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Wellington to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Wellington and Melbourne start at $734 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13 with Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Wellington and Melbourne start at $321 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 17.
To book business class trips from Wellington to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Wellington and Melbourne starts at $606 from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1 with Qantas.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Wellington and Melbourne at price $606 is offered by Qantas from Fri, Feb 27 to Sun, Mar 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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