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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £149 and round-trip from £244. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 06:00
      4h 10m
      Direct
      MEL 08:10
      Wellington - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | Air New Zealand
      £269 £319
      16% off
      16% off
      £319 £269
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
      WLG 20:05
      4h 5m
      Direct
      MEL 22:10
      Wellington - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
      £277 £319
      13% off
      13% off
      £319 £277
    • MEL 12:10
      8h 10m
      1 stop
      WLG 22:20
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 10:10
      13h 20m
      1 stop
      MEL 21:30
      Wellington - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
      £244 £319
      24% off
      24% off
      £319 £244
    • MEL 15:00
      14h 10m
      1 stop
      WLG 07:10
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 06:00
      6h 55m
      1 stop
      MEL 10:55
      Wellington - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
      £244
      24% off
      £319 £244
    • MEL 12:10
      8h 10m
      1 stop
      WLG 22:20
      Melbourne - Wellington | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 06:00
      6h 55m
      1 stop
      MEL 10:55
      Wellington - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
      £244
      24% off
      £319 £244
    • MEL 08:15
      6h 55m
      1 stop
      WLG 17:10
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 15:05
      8h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 21:30
      Wellington - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
      £244
      24% off
      £319 £244
    • MEL 10:20
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      WLG 20:40
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 20:05
      16h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 10:55
      Wellington - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
      £244
      24% off
      £319 £244
    • MEL 19:10
      10h
      1 stop
      WLG 07:10
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 20:05
      14h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 08:55
      Wellington - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Air New Zealand
      £244
      24% off
      £319 £244
    • MEL 10:20
      9h 5m
      1 stop
      WLG 21:25
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 29 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 07:50
      15h 40m
      1 stop
      MEL 21:30
      Wellington - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Air New Zealand
      £245
      23% off
      £319 £245
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
      WLG 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Wellington - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 18:50
      14h 30m
      1 stop
      WLG 11:20
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Dec 13 | Air New Zealand
      £149 £221
      33% off
      33% off
      £221 £149
    • MEL 18:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:35
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Air New Zealand
      £155 £221
      30% off
      30% off
      £221 £155
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      £169 £221
      24% off
      24% off
      £221 £169
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
      £169
      38% off
      £272 £169
    • MEL 09:00
      3h 25m
      Direct
      WLG 14:25
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      £176
      20% off
      £221 £176
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Dec 13 | Qantas Airways
      £176
      20% off
      £221 £176
    • MEL 21:10
      16h 30m
      1 stop
      WLG 15:40
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
      £177
      20% off
      £221 £177
    • MEL 21:10
      16h 30m
      1 stop
      WLG 15:40
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £177
      20% off
      £221 £177
    • MEL 18:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:35
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Dec 13 | Virgin Australia
      £183
      17% off
      £221 £183
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
      £169 £426
      60% off
      60% off
      £426 £169
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Jan 23 | Air New Zealand
      £189 £426
      56% off
      56% off
      £426 £189
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Jan 29 | Air New Zealand
      £195 £426
      54% off
      54% off
      £426 £195
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Jan 12 | Air New Zealand
      £210
      51% off
      £426 £210
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Jan 14 | Air New Zealand
      £215
      50% off
      £426 £215
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      £224
      47% off
      £426 £224
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      £225
      47% off
      £426 £225
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
      £225
      47% off
      £426 £225
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      £226
      47% off
      £426 £226
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 18:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:35
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Air New Zealand
      £155 £221
      30% off
      30% off
      £221 £155
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      £169 £221
      24% off
      24% off
      £221 £169
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
      £169 £272
      38% off
      38% off
      £272 £169
    • MEL 09:00
      3h 25m
      Direct
      WLG 14:25
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      £176
      20% off
      £221 £176
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Dec 13 | Qantas Airways
      £176
      20% off
      £221 £176
    • MEL 18:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:35
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Dec 13 | Virgin Australia
      £183
      17% off
      £221 £183
    • MEL 18:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:35
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Virgin Australia
      £183
      17% off
      £221 £183
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Jan 23 | Air New Zealand
      £189
      31% off
      £272 £189
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Mon, Dec 7 | Virgin Australia
      £192
      13% off
      £221 £192
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 09:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:45
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
      £226 £552
      59% off
      59% off
      £552 £226
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      £242 £552
      56% off
      56% off
      £552 £242
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
      £242 £552
      56% off
      56% off
      £552 £242
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:45
      Melbourne - Wellington | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
      £250
      55% off
      £552 £250
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
      £250
      55% off
      £552 £250
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      £266
      52% off
      £552 £266
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
      £268
      51% off
      £552 £268
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 6 | Emirates
      £270
      51% off
      £552 £270
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
      £273
      51% off
      £552 £273
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 09:00
      3h 25m
      Direct
      WLG 14:25
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      £176 £221
      20% off
      20% off
      £221 £176
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Dec 13 | Qantas Airways
      £176 £221
      20% off
      20% off
      £221 £176
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      £224 £272
      18% off
      18% off
      £272 £224
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Jan 16 | Qantas Airways
      £233
      63% off
      £626 £233
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Jan 23 | Qantas Airways
      £235
      62% off
      £626 £235
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      £236
      13% off
      £272 £236
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Emirates
      £240
      62% off
      £626 £240
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      £244
      61% off
      £626 £244
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 8 | Emirates
      £247
      61% off
      £626 £247
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 6 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Wellington are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport are usually in May, with an average price of £230. It is best to avoid December, when the average price can reach £332.

£332
£281
£230
£179
    Cheapest
  • £261
    Nov
  • £332
    Dec
  • £267
    Jan
  • £276
    Feb
  • £266
    Mar
  • £276
    Apr
  • £230
    May
  • £247
    Jun
  • £268
    Jul
  • £259
    Aug
  • £266
    Sep
  • £283
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport is Friday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Wednesday as prices are typically highest on that day.

£291
£278
£265
£252
    Cheapest
  • £286
    Mon
  • £287
    Tue
  • £291
    Wed
  • £267
    Thu
  • £265
    Fri
  • £271
    Sat
  • £277
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport is Air New Zealand (from £149) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From £149
Qantas Airways
From £176
Virgin Australia
From £177
Jetstar Airways
From £177
Emirates
From £222
Air Tahiti Nui
From £271
Qatar Airways
From £360
Fiji Airways
From £410

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What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne to Wellington and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. QF171

    Melbourne Airport

    08:00

    MEL

    3h 30m

    13:30

    WLG

    S M T W T F S
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  2. QF173

    Melbourne Airport

    13:30

    MEL

    3h 30m

    19:00

    WLG

    - - - - - - S
    Search

  3. EK5037

    Melbourne Airport

    08:00

    MEL

    3h 30m

    13:30

    WLG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. NZ256

    Melbourne Airport

    18:20

    MEL

    3h 35m

    23:55

    WLG

    - - T - - - -
    Search

  5. VA7156

    Melbourne Airport

    18:10

    MEL

    3h 40m

    23:50

    WLG

    - - T - - - -
    Search

  6. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    22:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    05:30

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ253

    Auckland Airport

    07:30

    AKL

    1h 5m

    Direct

    08:35

    WLG

    S M T W T F S

  8. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    08:35

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    14:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. NZ445

    Auckland Airport

    17:05

    AKL

    1h 10m

    Direct

    18:15

    WLG

    S M T W T F S

  10. NZ124

    Melbourne Airport

    10:20

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    16:00

    AKL

    S M T - T - S
    Search

  11. NZ461

    Auckland Airport

    21:10

    AKL

    1h 10m

    Direct

    22:20

    WLG

    S M T W T F S

  12. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    18:55

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:35

    AKL

    S - T W T F S
    Search

  13. NZ401

    Auckland Airport

    06:00

    AKL

    1h 10m

    Direct

    07:10

    WLG

    S M T W T - -

  14. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    22:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    05:30

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. JQ259

    Auckland Airport

    11:15

    AKL

    1h 5m

    Direct

    12:20

    WLG

    S M - W - - -
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About Melbourne Airport and Wellington International Airport

Learn about Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,592.53km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £149
Cheapest return ticket price £244

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport?

    Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport takes about 3 hours 13 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 5 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport departs at 08:00, and the last departs at 18:20, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £359 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Wellington International Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Air New Zealand is a very popular airline operating an average of 1421 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport currently start from £149, and round-trip fares start from £244. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Sun, Dec 13; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 10 minutes, and around 16 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport is £286. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport, with one-way fares starting from £149. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport operates around 15 weekly flights, mainly by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Wellington International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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