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

WLG — MEL
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
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1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in August or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 July 29, 2025.

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

$385

Good round-trip deal

$429 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne

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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 July 25, 2025.

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?

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 July 29, 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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from WLG to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Related info for your journey

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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 12 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 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 (93%), United Airlines (93%) or Air New Zealand (93%) 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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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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$208Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$262Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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