$231 Find Cheap Flights from Wellington to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne departing on 22/11. 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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Cheap Flights from Wellington to Melbourne (WLG-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Wellington to Melbourne 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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Recent return flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne

Mon, 18 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
19:35 - 08:05WLG-MEL
14h 30m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:25 - 09:05MEL-WLG
12h 40m1 stop
$537Air New Zealand
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Mon, 1 Sep - Sun, 30 Nov
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06:15 - 08:15WLG-MEL
4h 00mdirect
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09:05 - 20:40MEL-WLG
9h 35m1 stop
Mon, 1 Sep - Sun, 30 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
13:45 - 20:35WLG-MEL
8h 50m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
09:05 - 20:40MEL-WLG
9h 35m1 stop
$547Air New Zealand
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Mon, 18 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
06:00 - 08:10WLG-MEL
4h 10mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
18:25 - 09:05MEL-WLG
12h 40m1 stop
$552Air New Zealand
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
06:15 - 08:15WLG-MEL
4h 00mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
08:00 - 13:35MEL-WLG
3h 35mdirect
$625Qantas Airways
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Mon, 4 Aug - Thu, 7 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
06:15 - 08:15WLG-MEL
4h 00mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
08:00 - 13:35MEL-WLG
3h 35mdirect
$626Qantas Airways
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Sat, 26 Jul - Sun, 31 Aug
Jetstar Logo
19:40 - 10:05WLG-MEL
16h 25m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 17:10MEL-WLG
15h 15m1 stop
$643Jetstar
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Fri, 1 Aug - Tue, 5 Aug
Jetstar Logo
12:20 - 22:45WLG-MEL
12h 25m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 13:35MEL-WLG
11h 40m1 stop
$645Jetstar
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Emirates Logo
06:15 - 08:15WLG-MEL
4h 00mdirect
Emirates Logo
08:00 - 13:35MEL-WLG
3h 35mdirect
$739Emirates
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Wed, 20 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
Emirates Logo
06:05 - 20:15WLG-AVV
16h 10m1 stop
Emirates Logo
06:00 - 14:45AVV-WLG
6h 45m1 stop
$1,067Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Wellington to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Wellington to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Wellington to Melbourne flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Wellington to Melbourne.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Wellington to Melbourne cost $497 and was between Wellington (WLG) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $497.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Wellington to Melbourne clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Wellington to Melbourne, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Wellington, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Wellington to Melbourne, 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 Wellington to Melbourne is August, where tickets cost $592 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $829 and $753 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Wellington to Melbourne, 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 Wellington to Melbourne, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.


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Cheapest flight$231
Flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Wellington to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Wellington to Melbourne 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 Wellington to Melbourne

  • What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Melbourne?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne was $139 for a one-way ticket and $323 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

    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 Wellington to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Wellington 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 Wellington to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Wellington with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne from Wellington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Wellington to Melbourne?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Wellington to Melbourne.
Find which airlines fly direct from Wellington Airport to Melbourne, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Wellington to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand

Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand

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

Melbourne to Wellington

Monday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand

Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand

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 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne. 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 Wellington to Melbourne? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3285 reviews
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
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Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

10.0 ExcellentElio, May 2025ADL - DXB
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Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

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