MEL - WLG

$185 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Wellington

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Wellington (MEL-WLG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Melbourne to Wellington that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington

Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 11
Jetstar Logo
11:55 pm - 11:35 amMEL-WLG
9h 40m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
7:40 am - 10:45 pmWLG-MEL
17h 05m1 stop
$316Jetstar
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 16
Jetstar Logo
11:55 pm - 5:10 pmMEL-WLG
15h 15m1 stop
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8:30 am - 5:45 pmWLG-MEL
11h 15m1 stop
$335Jetstar
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
Jetstar Logo
11:55 pm - 5:10 pmMEL-WLG
15h 15m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
8:30 am - 10:45 pmWLG-MEL
16h 15m1 stop
$348Jetstar
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Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 11
Jetstar Logo
11:55 pm - 12:20 pmMEL-WLG
10h 25m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
3:55 pm - 11:50 pmWLG-MEL
9h 55m1 stop
$351Jetstar
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
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11:55 pm - 5:10 pmMEL-WLG
15h 15m1 stop
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6:00 am - 8:10 amWLG-MEL
4h 10mnonstop
Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
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11:55 pm - 4:40 pmMEL-WLG
14h 45m1 stop
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12:20 pm - 5:45 pmWLG-MEL
7h 25m1 stop
Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
Air New Zealand Logo
8:35 am - 6:40 pmMEL-WLG
8h 05m1 stop
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2:55 pm - 9:50 amWLG-MEL
21h 55m1 stop
$429Air New Zealand
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 26
Air New Zealand Logo
6:00 pm - 11:35 pmMEL-WLG
3h 35mnonstop
Air New Zealand Logo
6:00 am - 8:10 amWLG-MEL
4h 10mnonstop
$433Air New Zealand
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
Qantas Airways Logo
8:00 am - 1:35 pmMEL-WLG
3h 35mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 4:35 pmWLG-MEL
4h 00mnonstop
$455Qantas Airways
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Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 21
Qantas Airways Logo
6:40 pm - 12:15 amMEL-WLG
3h 35mnonstop
Qantas Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 4:35 pmWLG-MEL
4h 00mnonstop
$457Qantas Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Melbourne to Wellington

 
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Qantas Airways

Qantas Business Class offers lie-flat seats and upgraded meals, ideal for arriving rested.


Qantas offers free alcohol and a well-stocked entertainment system in Economy Class.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand provides free Wi-Fi on most 787s, perfect for staying connected.


Air New Zealand's Economy offers sculpted seats with flexible headrests for added comfort.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Wellington flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Wellington to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Wellington?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Melbourne to Wellington, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington is March, where tickets cost $362 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $584 and $459 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$185
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 39% increase in price.
Flight from Melbourne to Wellington

When to book flights from Melbourne to Wellington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Wellington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Wellington flights

  • Can I fly directly from Melbourne to Wellington?

    There are numerous direct flights available from major airport hubs in Melbourne to Wellington International Airport. Opting for a direct flight may reduce your travel time significantly, but these flights will cost a bit more. Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Qantas are a few airlines that provide direct flights for this specific route.

  • What is the fastest way from Wellington International Airport to the city centre?

    The best and fastest way to travel from the airport to the city centre is via a taxi. It will take you roughly 18min when travelling in a taxi. However, it may be significantly cheaper to opt for a bus as it will cost you less, even though the commute will take slightly longer. A taxi for this journey will cost you about NZ$ 46–61 (A$ 30–40) and a bus will cost you about NZ$ 30 (A$ 20).

  • Are there hotels onsite at Wellington International Airport?

    There are several accommodation choices available onsite at the Wellington International Airport. You will be able to choose a hotel to suit your affordability; just some of your options include the Airport Motel and Rydges Wellington Airport.

  • Where can I find the airport lounges at Melbourne International Airport?

    While you should be at the airport at least 2–3h before your flight to allow time to get through customs, you will be able to find the airport lounges at the International Departures Area in Terminal 2 of the airport. To access the airport lounge, you can purchase a day pass.

  • How can I access special services at Wellington International Airport?

    If you are a traveller with reduced mobility and require additional assistance such as wheelchair rentals, you will need to contact the airport prior to your arrival to arrange additional assistance. The airport provides all the necessary services for disabled travellers with pre-arrangements. You will be able to locate handicapped parking spaces, bathroom facilities, and lifts.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington was $185 for a one-way ticket and $316 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Melbourne and Wellington?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Wellington from Melbourne.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Wellington?

    Melbourne and Wellington are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Melbourne from Melbourne and will be arriving at Wellington.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Wellington?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Wellington flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Wellington, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Wellington?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Wellington, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Wellington are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $474 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $477 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Wellington.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Wellington?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wellington from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Wellington with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline. Booking your flights between Melbourne and WLG can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Wellington?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Wellington from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $337 or less one-way and $349 or less round-trip.
  • Wellington International Airport (WLG) is the only international hub in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. It's the third busiest airport in the country, behind Auckland Airport and Christchurch International Airport. The Wellington International Airport is situated only 5.5 km from the city centre and is well-connected to nearby attractions.
  • The Wellington International Airport is 8 km away from the city centre and you will be able to travel via the Airport Flyer Bus or a taxi. The bus service runs every 10min during weekdays and every 20min on weekends and public holidays. The bus makes stops at all major points of interest throughout Wellington.
  • Once you have landed at Wellington International Airport, you will be able to make use of the easily accessible airport lounges. You will be able to purchase a day pass to enter the airport lounges that are located in the International Departures Area of the airport.
  • You will be able to get from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) via train, bus, or taxi service. Opting for the train will cost you about A$ 19 for the trip, which will take roughly 20min. If you travel by train, you'll pay around A$ 18 and the trip will last around 20min. Travelling via taxi cab will be the most expensive method of getting to the airport as this will cost you about A$ 50, on average.
  • The Wellington International Airport does not provide any sleeping facilities, although you will be able to enjoy the armchairs and ample seating available throughout the airport. The airport does, however, have onsite hotels and accommodations for travellers to take advantage of.
  • You will be able to find facilities for the disabled such as wheelchair services as the airport advertises itself as an accessible hub for disabled travellers. The Wellington International Airport also caters for families with young children as there are child care rooms stocked with child-care essentials.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Wellington?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Melbourne to Wellington.
Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Wellington Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Wellington

Monday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air China, Air India, +11 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air China, Air India, +11 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

Thursday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air China, Air India, +11 more

Friday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air China, Air India, +11 more

Saturday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air China, Air India, +11 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +10 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +11 more

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Direct returns

Wellington to Melbourne

Monday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air China, Air India, +11 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +9 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air China, Air India, +11 more

Thursday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air China, Air India, +11 more

Friday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air China, Air India, +11 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +9 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Sunday

Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, +10 more

Air China, Air India, +11 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Melbourne to Wellington

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Wellington. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 504 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
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Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025CNS - AKL
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Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

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