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$367 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Wellington

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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
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Cheapest return fare
$600
Typical prices: $827-$605
Air New Zealand
Wed 15/7Tue 21/7
MEL - WLG • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$625
Typical prices: $841-$643
Air New Zealand
Thu 18/6Sat 27/6
MEL - WLG • Direct
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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 return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington

Wed, 15 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
18:10 - 19:55
MEL
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WLG
23h 45m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
16:05 - 08:05
WLG
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MEL
18h 00m
1 stop
$600Air New Zealand
Wed, 10 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
18:10 - 12:30
MEL
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WLG
16h 20m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
20:15 - 08:05
WLG
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MEL
13h 50m
1 stop
$605Air New Zealand
Mon, 15 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 21:45
MEL
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WLG
10h 35m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
07:00 - 08:05
WLG
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MEL
27h 05m
1 stop
$612Air New Zealand
Wed, 10 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
18:10 - 15:05
MEL
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WLG
18h 55m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
06:30 - 21:35
WLG
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MEL
17h 05m
1 stop
$613Air New Zealand
Thu, 18 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 14:50
MEL
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WLG
3h 40mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
17:45 - 08:05
WLG
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MEL
16h 20m
1 stop
$615Air New Zealand
Sun, 21 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
18:10 - 07:05
MEL
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WLG
10h 55m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
08:15 - 08:05
WLG
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MEL
25h 50m
1 stop
$620Air New Zealand
Wed, 10 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 14:50
MEL
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WLG
3h 40mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
08:55 - 21:35
WLG
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MEL
14h 40m
1 stop
$624Air New Zealand
Thu, 18 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 14:50
MEL
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WLG
3h 40mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 08:10
WLG
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MEL
4h 10mdirect
$625Air New Zealand
Thu, 23 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
09:10 - 14:50
MEL
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WLG
3h 40mdirect
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06:00 - 08:10
WLG
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MEL
4h 10mdirect
$636Air New Zealand
Wed, 15 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul
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18:10 - 07:50
MEL
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WLG
11h 40m
1 stop
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20:15 - 08:05
WLG
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MEL
13h 50m
1 stop
$637Air New Zealand
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Wellington on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Wellington. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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 August, where tickets cost $675 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,090 and $829 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $628 on average.

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 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$367
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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.
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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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 $367 for a one-way ticket and $600 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Wellington?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Wellington?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Wellington?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Wellington on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Wellington are Emirates and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $816 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $702 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) to Wellington.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) 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 Airport (Tullamarine) 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 $487 or less one-way and $628 or less round-trip.
  • Wellington International Airport (WLG) is the only international hub in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. It's the third busiest airport in the country, behind Auckland Airport and Christchurch International Airport. The Wellington International Airport is situated only 5.5 km from the city centre and is well-connected to nearby attractions.
  • The Wellington International Airport is 8 km away from the city centre and you will be able to travel via the Airport Flyer Bus or a taxi. The bus service runs every 10min during weekdays and every 20min on weekends and public holidays. The bus makes stops at all major points of interest throughout Wellington.
  • Once you have landed at Wellington International Airport, you will be able to make use of the easily accessible airport lounges. You will be able to purchase a day pass to enter the airport lounges that are located in the International Departures Area of the airport.
  • You will be able to get from Melbourne CBD to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) via train, bus, or taxi service. Opting for the train will cost you about A$ 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?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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 New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Friday

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Wellington to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Friday

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways

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Reviews of the top 3 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Wellington? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3573 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
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Worst kayak is worst ill never ever use kayak ever again !!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
HYD - DXB
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Worst kayak is worst ill never ever use kayak ever again !!

Everything was perfect. Staff were informative and professional and flight boarding, flying and de-embarking was smooth. I would certainly travel with Emirates again.

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

My experience with Underpricer was not great. The representative assigned to me did not tell me beforehand that selecting seats, which i could not do through ANZ, WOULD ADD SIGNIFICANT cost to my ticket (all flight segments were reg economy seats. The seat selections for the ticket, MCI-AKL, AKL-PER, PER-MCI, cost $284 USD. I WAS NOT TOLD AHEAD OF SELECTING SEATS chosen by the rep OF THE COSTS and never received an itemized invoice of the seat selections.). The costs of seat selection, an option solicited as a service, with no mention of costs, should have been disclosed to me prior to seat selection and certaily should have been itemized. For all I know, the $284 was not referred from the airline but made up and taken directly by Underpricer. Next, when i checked in, united couldnt find my ticket. This is probably why i didnt get a seat selection on that flight and couldnt check in online, despite Underpricer prompts to do so a week before departure, or at the kiosk at the airport. I had to wait for special help at the counter, then was told that because the flight segment, MCI-IAH, operated by United Airlines via the ANZ. ticket, had changed schedule slightly since I BOOKED MY FLIGHT, the MCI-IAH segment had been decoupled from the rest of the ticket because the IAH layover was now 12.5 hrs AND DID NOT QUALIFY AS A THROUGH FLIGHT TO AKL.. This meant my checked bag could not be checked through to AKL and id have to pick it up at IAH, THEN WAIT MOST OF the long layover WITH the large checked bag until ANZ counter in IAH OPENED for checkING just prior to the flight. Apparently, although underpricer had notified me of schedule changes, they did not update the ANZ TICKET, leading to this problem. Finallly, although I RECHECKED TH BAG IN At IAH 3.5-4 hours before the scheduled departure and the IAH-AKL segment was a direct flight, ANZ LOST MY bag and it took 4 days to find it and get it to me. Not fun.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our return home from Tokyo to Auckland and onwards to Palmerston North. We would recommend using the Premier Business class for long-haul travel, any day. Well worth the extra cost. Cabin staff were exceptional, Thank you

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

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