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Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne from $255

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — MEL
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in May or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

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 (ME1). 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$515

One-way from

$255

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$587
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 50m total
  • Wellington to Melbourne
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 15m total
  • Wellington to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($122 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Wed 14/514:10WLG - MEL
1 stop10h 35mJetstar
Sat 17/520:15MEL - WLG
1 stop13h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$515
Wed 14/514:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/520:15MEL - WLG
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$572
Tue 20/506:00WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 23/518:25MEL - WLG
1 stop11h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/3$580
Sat 3/506:15WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 9/518:40MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$615
Fri 9/514:35WLG - MEL
Nonstop4h 00mEmirates
Fri 16/518:40MEL - WLG
Nonstop3h 35mEmirates
Deal found 26/3$663
Wed 14/506:05WLG - AVV
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/520:55AVV - WLG
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$758
Fri 25/412:30WLG - AVV
2 stops23h 15mJetstar
Wed 30/420:55AVV - WLG
2 stops21h 40mJetstar
Deal found 26/3$870
Fri 30/506:05WLG - AVV
1 stop12h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 2/606:00AVV - WLG
1 stop6h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$943
Fri 20/612:35WLG - MEL
1 stop12h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 22/623:35MEL - WLG
2 stops15h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 26/3$1,405

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wellington to Melbourne that are best for you.

Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Wed 14/5

14:10-22:45

1 stop10h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

20:15-11:30

1 stop13h 15m

$515

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sat 7/6

07:40-22:45

1 stop17h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 28/6

18:45-13:55

1 stop17h 10m

$522

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Tue 20/5

06:00-08:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 23/5

18:25-08:10

1 stop11h 45m

$580

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Sat 3/5

06:15-08:15

Nonstop4h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

18:40-00:15

Nonstop3h 35m

$615

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Fri 9/5

14:35-16:35

Nonstop4h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

18:40-00:15

Nonstop3h 35m

$663

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - AVV

WLGAVV

Wellington

Wed 14/5

06:05-14:10

1 stop10h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 17/5

20:55-20:35

2 stops21h 40m

$758

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - AVV

WLGAVV

Wellington

Fri 25/4

12:30-09:45

2 stops23h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 30/4

20:55-20:35

2 stops21h 40m

$870

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - AVV

WLGAVV

Wellington

Fri 30/5

06:05-16:05

1 stop12h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 2/6

06:00-14:45

1 stop6h 45m

$943

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Fri 20/6

12:35-22:35

1 stop12h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 22/6

23:35-17:10

2 stops15h 35m

$1,405

WellingtonMelbourne

WLG - MEL

WLGMEL

Wellington

Thu 15/5

08:30-22:45

1 stop16h 15m

$255

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Wellington to Melbourne may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 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 Wellington to Melbourne?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 27 March 2025.

When flying from Wellington to Melbourne, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 27 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand from Wellington to Melbourne have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Related info for your journey

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

    Wellington (WLG), located 5.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wellington to Melbourne. 4 airlines have flights from Wellington to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Wellington to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 9 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne, with prices starting at $515. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $580 and $615, respectively. Jetstar is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to Melbourne one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Wellington to Melbourne are Jetstar ($255), Qantas Airways ($274), and Air New Zealand ($279).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wellington to Melbourne are Qantas Airways (91%), Emirates (91%) and Finnair (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

    On average you can expect to pay $486 for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne. The cheapest flight overall is $218 while the most popular route, (Wellington - Melbourne) is currently priced at $501.

  • 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne

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Air New ZealandCheapest$422Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$448Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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JetstarCheapest$481Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$634Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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