Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Wellington (MEL - WLG)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$442	Air New Zealand 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sat, Jun 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Wellington is currently $442
Cheapest one-way flight	$251	Air New Zealand 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Wellington is currently $251
Cheapest nonstop flights	$445	Air New Zealand Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Sat, Jun 20	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Melbourne to Wellington is currently $445
Last-minute weekend getaway	$531	Jetstar 1 stop 16 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Wellington is currently $531
Cheapest business class flights	$1,257	Air New Zealand 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Wellington is currently $1,257

Fastest flight	3 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Wellington takes 3 hr 35 min
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 Melbourne to Wellington is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $325–485
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $500–850

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Wellington

Qantas

Nonstop

from $569

Typical price: $510–730

7 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - WLG Every day

77 weekly connecting flights

MEL - WLG Every day
Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $442

Typical price: $445–830

6 weekly nonstop flights

MEL - WLG Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

73 weekly connecting flights

MEL - WLG Every day
Jetstar

from $444

Typical price: $430–800

42 weekly connecting flights

AVV, MEL - WLG Every day
Fiji Airways

from $1,070

Typical price: $1,050–1,950

3 weekly connecting flights

MEL - WLG Every Wed, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

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 23 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Wellington

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $325 to $485.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Wellington recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $442. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $251.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Wellington is $569, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Wellington is $442, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 20.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Wellington is $444, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Melbourne to Wellington is $1,070, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Wellington starts at $442 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sat, Jun 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $251 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

3 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Wellington.

Famed for its strong winds, the city is breezy year-round with particularly strong gusts in the winter. Otherwise, the climate is moderate. Peak travel coincides with the warmer months of Dec–Apr. The Wellington Sevens (Jan/Feb) is a popular rugby gathering. The month-long biennial New Zealand Festival (Feb–Mar, even-numbered years) features diverse cultural events around town. Wellington on a Plate (Aug) features pop-up bars, night markets and more.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Wellington.
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 Melbourne to Wellington 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 Melbourne to Wellington.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 7 nonstop flights and 77 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Wellington are:

Air New Zealand offers 6 nonstop flights and 73 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
Jetstar offers 42 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
Fiji Airways offers 3 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Wellington.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Wellington recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $442. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $251.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Melbourne to Wellington is $569, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Wellington is $442, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 20.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Wellington is $444, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Melbourne to Wellington is $1,070, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 1.

Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Melbourne to Wellington.

There are 7 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Air New Zealand direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Wellington at price $531 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Qantas and Air New Zealand fly direct from Melbourne to Wellington.

There are 7 Qantas direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 Air New Zealand direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Melbourne and Wellington start at $445 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sat, Jun 20 with Air New Zealand.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Wellington, 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 Melbourne and Wellington start at $1,257 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Jul 29 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Wellington start at $442 from Thu, Jun 11 to Sat, Jun 20.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Wellington, 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 Melbourne and Wellington starts at $531 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Wellington at price $531 is offered by Jetstar from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington, 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.