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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington

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

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Wellington are usually found in March or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG). 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

March

Average price

£350

Good round-trip deal

£529 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£30 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Wellington from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 26 September 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington (average of £1,612). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of £2,126). 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 MEL to WLG?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Wellington. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Wellington. Reviews last updated 2 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Wellington to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
910 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
910 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
910 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Wellington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Wellington (WLG), located 3.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Wellington. 1 airline have flights to Wellington from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Wellington should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 9 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Wellington round-trip?

    Currently priced at £199, Qantas Airways will fly you from Melbourne Airport to Wellington and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Qantas Airways is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Melbourne Airport to Wellington on time: Virgin Australia (91%), Air New Zealand (91%), Etihad Airways (90%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Wellington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Wellington flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington 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 Melbourne Airport to Wellington?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington (average of £1,612). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington in December is currently the most expensive (average of £2,126). 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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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Wellington

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest£199Average£475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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