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Cheap flights from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL)

WLG — MEL
nov. 27 — dic. 41
jue. 11/27
jue. 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in February or August, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 octubre 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$397

Good round-trip deal

$831 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Wellington-Melbourne flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Compare providers for flights from Wellington to Melbourne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Wellington-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Wellington-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wellington-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wellington-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Wellington-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Wellington to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 35 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $219). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 28, 2025.

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 64% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated octubre 28, 2025.
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
519 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
519 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
519 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

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
924 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
519 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 (91%), United Airlines (91%) or Air New Zealand (91%) 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $219). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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 2 airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$208Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$310Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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