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Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport

WLG — MEL
1 Nov — 8 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in February or August, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 2 October 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£292

Good round-trip deal

£1,048 or less

Good one-way deal

£698 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 return flight from Wellington to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 26 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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 2 October 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 at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

    Most people fly from Wellington (WLG) if they book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne. On average, Wellington has 6 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 0 airlines. Wellington is conveniently located just 3.3 mi from Wellington’s city center.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport are Virgin Australia (93%), United Airlines (93%) and Air New Zealand (93%).

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of £1,121). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,692). 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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