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Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington from $341

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Wellington departing on 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Wellington, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Wellington, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington

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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18:50 - 07:35MEL-WLG
10h 45m1 stop
08:15 - 17:50WLG-MEL
11h 35m1 stop
$516Jetstar
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
18:50 - 07:35MEL-WLG
10h 45m1 stop
08:15 - 17:50WLG-MEL
11h 35m1 stop
$537Jetstar
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
18:50 - 07:35MEL-WLG
10h 45m1 stop
07:40 - 22:45WLG-MEL
17h 05m1 stop
$540Jetstar
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Wed, 22 May - Mon, 27 May
18:50 - 07:35MEL-WLG
10h 45m1 stop
06:00 - 08:05WLG-MEL
4h 05mdirect
Wed, 22 May - Mon, 27 May
18:55 - 11:30MEL-WLG
14h 35m1 stop
06:00 - 08:05WLG-MEL
4h 05mdirect
Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
09:05 - 14:40MEL-WLG
3h 35mdirect
06:00 - 08:05WLG-MEL
4h 05mdirect
$687Air New Zealand
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
08:00 - 13:35MEL-WLG
3h 35mdirect
14:35 - 16:35WLG-MEL
4h 00mdirect
$712Qantas Airways
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Mon, 20 May - Mon, 27 May
08:00 - 13:35MEL-WLG
3h 35mdirect
14:35 - 16:35WLG-MEL
4h 00mdirect
$753Qantas Airways
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Sun, 23 Jun - Tue, 25 Jun
09:05 - 14:40MEL-WLG
3h 35mdirect
08:00 - 08:05WLG-MEL
26h 05m1 stop
$827Air New Zealand
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Mon, 27 May - Tue, 28 May
08:00 - 13:35MEL-WLG
3h 35mdirect
14:35 - 16:35WLG-MEL
4h 00mdirect
$905Emirates
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Fri, 10 May - Sun, 12 May

Flights from Melbourne to Wellington - Travel Insights & Trends

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 is the cheapest Melbourne to Wellington flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Melbourne to Wellington.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Wellington cost $312 and was between Melbourne Airport and Wellington. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $386.

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

The average price of all flights from Melbourne to Wellington clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Wellington on a Sunday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Melbourne, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne 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 to Wellington is October, where tickets cost $690 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $1,345 and $944 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Wellington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Wellington, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Wellington from Melbourne were found on Jetstar ($341) and Qantas Airways ($422), and the lowest return tickets were found on Jetstar ($516) and Air New Zealand ($687).

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Wellington?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne to Wellington.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Wellington. They are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Qantas Airways, with the best one-way deal found costing $401. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air New Zealand.

How many flights are there between Melbourne and Wellington per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne and land in Wellington, with an average flight time of 3h 35m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne and Wellington?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Wellington take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 3h 35m.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$341
Flight from Melbourne Avalon 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 return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 flights from Melbourne to Wellington

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Wellington?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Wellington was $202 for a one-way ticket and $306 for a return.

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

    There are 2 airports in Melbourne (Melbourne Avalon and Melbourne.) and only 1 airport in Wellington (Wellington). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Melbourne Avalon to Wellington flight route.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

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

  • 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Wellington with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • 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.

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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Wellington?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Wellington, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Wellington

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Wednesday

China Eastern, Emirates, Finnair, +1 more

China Eastern, Emirates, +2 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Sunday

China Eastern, Emirates, Finnair, +1 more

China Eastern, Emirates, +2 more

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Direct returns

Wellington to Melbourne

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Wednesday

China Eastern, Emirates, Finnair, +1 more

China Eastern, Emirates, +2 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, China Eastern, +8 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +9 more

Sunday

China Eastern, Emirates, Finnair, +1 more

China Eastern, Emirates, +2 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
14/5Tue
1 stopJetstar
17h 40mAVV-WLG
$341
8/7Mon
1 stopJetstar
15h 15mMEL-WLG
$353
25/7Thu
1 stop
18h 25mAVV-WLG
$354
8/6Sat
2 stops
22h 20mMEL-WLG
$361
8/6Sat
1 stopJetstar
17h 40mAVV-WLG
$368
8/6Sat
2 stops
23h 50mAVV-WLG
$400
8/6Sat
directQantas Airways
3h 35mMEL-WLG
$422
14/5Tue
directEmirates
3h 35mMEL-WLG
$429
29/6Sat
directEmirates
3h 35mMEL-WLG
$473
29/6Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
18h 25mAVV-WLG
$584

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Wellington that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/4Thu
multi-stop
11h 10mMEL-WLG
8/5Wed
multi-stop
11h 35mWLG-MEL
$825
29/4Mon
multi-stopJetstar
9h 40mMEL-WLG
8/5Wed
multi-stopJetstar
11h 35mWLG-MEL
$874
25/4Thu
multi-stopQantas Airways
11h 20mMEL-WLG
8/5Wed
directQantas Airways
4h 00mWLG-MEL
$886
29/4Mon
multi-stop
29h 50mMEL-WLG
6/5Mon
multi-stop
27h 35mWLG-MEL
$895
25/4Thu
directQantas Airways
3h 35mMEL-WLG
8/5Wed
directQantas Airways
4h 00mWLG-MEL
$901
29/4Mon
multi-stopJetstar
9h 40mMEL-WLG
7/5Tue
multi-stopJetstar
11h 35mWLG-MEL
$908
25/4Thu
directAir New Zealand
3h 35mMEL-WLG
25/4Thu
multi-stopAir New Zealand
17h 05mWLG-MEL
$1,244
29/4Mon
directEmirates
3h 35mMEL-WLG
5/5Sun
directEmirates
4h 00mWLG-MEL
$1,595
25/4Thu
multi-stopFiji Airways
25h 25mMEL-WLG
8/5Wed
multi-stopFiji Airways
41h 10mWLG-MEL
$2,447
29/4Mon
multi-stopFiji Airways
25h 35mMEL-WLG
7/5Tue
multi-stopFiji Airways
29h 40mWLG-MEL
$2,930

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Flights to Wellington

Destination:

Wellington (WLG)New Zealand

Return flight deals:

Wellington - Melbourne

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