What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $208. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $310 round trip. Air New Zealand is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Melbourne Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne Airport

The most flights from WLG to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport consider choosing Virgin Australia (98%), United Airlines (98%) or Air New Zealand (98%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 85% on the overall cost on flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 36 days in advance to save up to 34% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 36 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $418, or $468 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $247.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

Wellington (WLG) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Wellington; the airport handles an average of 11 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Wellington airport to Melbourne. It is only a 3.3 mi journey to Wellington (WLG) from Wellington’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in February or May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 WLG to MEL?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Wellington to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Wellington to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

505 reviews

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6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Melbourne?
Wellington (WLG) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Wellington; the airport handles an average of 11 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Wellington airport to Melbourne. It is only a 3.3 mi journey to Wellington (WLG) from Wellington’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $208. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $310 round trip. Air New Zealand is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport consider choosing Virgin Australia (98%), United Airlines (98%) or Air New Zealand (98%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne 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 Wellington to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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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Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne Airport

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Wellington to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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