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Find cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne from $219

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 18/6. 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 Wellington to Melbourne, 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 Wellington to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne (WLG-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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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12:30 - 23:55WLG-MEL
13h 25m1 stop
18:55 - 15:00MEL-WLG
18h 05m1 stop
Fri, 31 May - Sun, 9 Jun
12:30 - 23:25WLG-MEL
12h 55m1 stop
18:55 - 11:15MEL-WLG
14h 20m1 stop
Fri, 31 May - Sun, 9 Jun
12:30 - 23:55WLG-MEL
13h 25m1 stop
23:55 - 17:10MEL-WLG
15h 15m1 stop
$527Jetstar
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Fri, 31 May - Tue, 18 Jun
12:30 - 23:55WLG-MEL
13h 25m1 stop
20:10 - 11:30MEL-WLG
13h 20m1 stop
$539Jetstar
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Fri, 31 May - Sat, 8 Jun
06:00 - 08:05WLG-MEL
4h 05mdirect
18:55 - 09:40MEL-WLG
12h 45m1 stop
$556Air New Zealand
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Mon, 3 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
14:35 - 16:35WLG-MEL
4h 00mdirect
08:00 - 13:35MEL-WLG
3h 35mdirect
$653Qantas Airways
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Sun, 2 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
14:35 - 16:35WLG-MEL
4h 00mdirect
08:00 - 13:35MEL-WLG
3h 35mdirect
$667Qantas Airways
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Fri, 31 May - Tue, 18 Jun
20:45 - 08:05WLG-MEL
13h 20m1 stop
18:55 - 09:40MEL-WLG
12h 45m1 stop
$669Air New Zealand
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Tue, 6 Aug - Wed, 7 Aug
14:35 - 16:35WLG-MEL
4h 00mdirect
08:00 - 13:35MEL-WLG
3h 35mdirect
$709Emirates
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Tue, 6 Aug - Wed, 7 Aug
14:35 - 16:35WLG-MEL
4h 00mdirect
08:00 - 13:35MEL-WLG
3h 35mdirect
$712Emirates
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Tue, 6 Aug - Wed, 7 Aug

Flights from Wellington to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

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 one-way flights from Wellington to Melbourne.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Wellington to Melbourne cost $235 and was between Wellington and Melbourne Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $328.

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

The average price of all 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 Monday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Wellington, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 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 $653 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $963 and $864 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Wellington to Melbourne, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 41 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Wellington to Melbourne found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $527 on Jetstar, followed by Air New Zealand ($556). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $219 on Jetstar and from $245 on Air New Zealand.

Which airlines fly direct between Wellington and Melbourne?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Wellington to Melbourne.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Wellington to Melbourne. They are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Air New Zealand, with the best one-way deal found costing $256. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Qantas Airways.

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

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Wellington and land in Melbourne, with an average flight time of 4h 01m. The most common departure time is 14:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Melbourne Airport. Each week, there are 19 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

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

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 Wellington to Melbourne take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 4h 00m.

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Cheapest flight

$219
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 $142 for a one-way ticket and $330 for a return.

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

    On your way to Melbourne, you’ll fly out from Wellington. You’ll be landing in one of Melbourne’s 2 airports: Melbourne Avalon or Melbourne.

  • 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.

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Prefer to fly direct from Wellington to Melbourne?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/6Tue
1 stopJetstar
11h 35mWLG-MEL
$219
24/5Fri
1 stopJetstar
11h 35mWLG-MEL
$220
16/6Sun
1 stopJetstar
15h 40mWLG-MEL
$236
18/6Tue
directAir New Zealand
4h 05mWLG-MEL
$245
17/6Mon
directAir New Zealand
4h 05mWLG-MEL
$248
2/6Sun
directQantas Airways
4h 00mWLG-MEL
$285
16/6Sun
directQantas Airways
4h 00mWLG-MEL
$293
23/5Thu
directEmirates
4h 00mWLG-MEL
$308
5/6Wed
2 stops
17h 40mWLG-MEL
$330
13/5Mon
2 stops
18h 10mWLG-MEL
$341

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Last minute flights from Wellington to Melbourne

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 Wellington to Melbourne that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/5Mon
directAir New Zealand
4h 05mWLG-MEL
13/5Mon
multi-stopAir New Zealand
24h 35mMEL-WLG
$769
6/5Mon
multi-stopAir New Zealand
13h 20mWLG-MEL
13/5Mon
multi-stopAir New Zealand
14h 20mMEL-WLG
$804
6/5Mon
multi-stop
17h 10mWLG-MEL
13/5Mon
multi-stop
10h 40mMEL-WLG
$846
6/5Mon
multi-stop
6h 35mWLG-AVV
13/5Mon
multi-stop
13h 45mAVV-WLG
$943
6/5Mon
directAir New Zealand
4h 05mWLG-MEL
13/5Mon
directAir New Zealand
3h 35mMEL-WLG
$1,015
6/5Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
8h 55mWLG-AVV
13/5Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
7h 00mAVV-WLG
$1,017
6/5Mon
multi-stopFiji Airways
42h 15mWLG-MEL
13/5Mon
multi-stopFiji Airways
25h 25mMEL-WLG
$2,451

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Wellington - Melbourne Flights

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Wellington (WLG)New Zealand

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Melbourne - Wellington

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