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Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport flight

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 £158 and round-trip from £248. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 09:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:45
      Melbourne - Wellington | Mon, Nov 9 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 06:00
      4h 10m
      Direct
      MEL 08:10
      Wellington - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
      £250 £350
      28% off
      28% off
      £350 £250
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 06:00
      4h 10m
      Direct
      MEL 08:10
      Wellington - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 1 | Air New Zealand
      £251 £350
      28% off
      28% off
      £350 £251
    • MEL 12:10
      7h 15m
      1 stop
      WLG 21:25
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 08:55
      6h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 13:45
      Wellington - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
      £248 £350
      28% off
      28% off
      £350 £248
    • MEL 15:00
      14h 10m
      1 stop
      WLG 07:10
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 06:00
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      MEL 13:45
      Wellington - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
      £248
      28% off
      £350 £248
    • 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
      £248
      28% off
      £350 £248
    • 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
      £248
      28% off
      £350 £248
    • 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
      £249
      28% off
      £350 £249
    • 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
      £249
      28% off
      £350 £249
    • 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
      £249
      28% off
      £350 £249
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
      WLG 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Wellington - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 18:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:35
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Air New Zealand
      £158 £265
      40% off
      40% off
      £265 £158
    • MEL 19:10
      25h 10m
      1 stop
      WLG 22:20
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
      £171 £265
      35% off
      35% off
      £265 £171
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      £172 £265
      35% off
      35% off
      £265 £172
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
      £172
      76% off
      £706 £172
    • MEL 20:20
      16h 50m
      1 stop
      WLG 15:10
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 12 | Virgin Australia
      £176
      34% off
      £265 £176
    • MEL 20:35
      16h 35m
      1 stop
      WLG 15:10
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £176
      34% off
      £265 £176
    • MEL 09:00
      3h 25m
      Direct
      WLG 14:25
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      £179
      32% off
      £265 £179
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      £182
      74% off
      £706 £182
    • MEL 18:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:35
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Virgin Australia
      £187
      28% off
      £265 £187
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 16 | 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
      £172 £706
      76% off
      76% off
      £706 £172
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      £182 £706
      74% off
      74% off
      £706 £182
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      £214 £706
      70% off
      70% off
      £706 £214
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
      £215
      70% off
      £706 £215
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
      £217
      69% off
      £706 £217
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:45
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
      £222
      69% off
      £706 £222
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      WLG 14:50
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
      £222
      69% off
      £706 £222
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
      £231
      67% off
      £706 £231
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      £240
      66% off
      £706 £240
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 16 | 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
      £172 £706
      76% off
      76% off
      £706 £172
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      £182 £706
      74% off
      74% off
      £706 £182
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      £214 £706
      70% off
      70% off
      £706 £214
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
      £215
      70% off
      £706 £215
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
      £217
      69% off
      £706 £217
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:45
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
      £222
      69% off
      £706 £222
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      WLG 14:50
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
      £222
      69% off
      £706 £222
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
      £231
      67% off
      £706 £231
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      £240
      66% off
      £706 £240
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 09:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      WLG 14:50
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Oct 17 | Air New Zealand
      £219 £872
      75% off
      75% off
      £872 £219
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      WLG 14:50
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 16 | Air New Zealand
      £225 £872
      74% off
      74% off
      £872 £225
    • MEL 13:40
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 19:15
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Oct 17 | Qantas Airways
      £237 £872
      73% off
      73% off
      £872 £237
    • MEL 09:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:35
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 16 | Qantas Airways
      £248
      72% off
      £872 £248
    • MEL 09:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:35
      Melbourne - Wellington | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
      £292
      67% off
      £872 £292
    • MEL 09:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:35
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Oct 18 | Qantas Airways
      £336
      61% off
      £872 £336
    • MEL 09:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:35
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Oct 20 | Qantas Airways
      £377
      56% off
      £872 £377
    • MEL 09:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:35
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Oct 15 | Qantas Airways
      £399
      54% off
      £872 £399
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 40m
      Direct
      WLG 14:50
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
      £421
      52% off
      £872 £421
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 19 | Emirates
      £548 £741
      26% off
      26% off
      £741 £548
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Emirates
      £244 £741
      67% off
      67% off
      £741 £244
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 15 | Emirates
      £256 £741
      65% off
      65% off
      £741 £256
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      £241
      67% off
      £741 £241
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      £228
      69% off
      £741 £228
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 8 | Emirates
      £252
      66% off
      £741 £252
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Dec 22 | Qantas Airways
      £451
      39% off
      £741 £451
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Dec 27 | Emirates
      £438
      41% off
      £741 £438
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 13 | Emirates
      £249
      66% off
      £741 £249
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 16 | 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 £234. It is best to avoid December, when the average price can reach £338.

£338
£286
£234
£182
    Cheapest
  • £255
    Oct
  • £267
    Nov
  • £338
    Dec
  • £272
    Jan
  • £281
    Feb
  • £271
    Mar
  • £281
    Apr
  • £234
    May
  • £252
    Jun
  • £273
    Jul
  • £264
    Aug
  • £271
    Sep

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.

£293
£281
£268
£256
    Cheapest
  • £290
    Mon
  • £288
    Tue
  • £293
    Wed
  • £271
    Thu
  • £268
    Fri
  • £276
    Sat
  • £284
    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 £150) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From £150
Virgin Australia
From £176
Jetstar Airways
From £176
Qantas Airways
From £181
Emirates
From £199
Air Tahiti Nui
From £290
Fiji Airways
From £351
Qatar Airways
From £417

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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

    09:00

    MEL

    3h 35m

    14:35

    WLG

    S M T W T F S
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  2. QF173

    Melbourne Airport

    13:40

    MEL

    3h 35m

    19:15

    WLG

    - - - - - F -
    Search

  3. EK5037

    Melbourne Airport

    09:00

    MEL

    3h 35m

    14:35

    WLG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    23:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    05:30

    AKL

    S M T W T - S
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  5. JQ253

    Auckland Airport

    07:30

    AKL

    1h 5m

    Direct

    08:35

    WLG

    S M T W T - S

  6. NZ126

    Melbourne Airport

    17:55

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    00:35

    AKL

    S - T W - F S
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  7. JQ251

    Auckland Airport

    06:00

    AKL

    1h 5m

    Direct

    07:05

    WLG

    - - T W T - -

  8. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    23:35

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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  9. JQ288

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:45

    CHC

    50m

    Direct

    07:35

    WLG

    S M T W T F S

  10. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    23:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    05:30

    AKL

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  11. JQ259

    Auckland Airport

    11:15

    AKL

    1h 5m

    Direct

    12:20

    WLG

    S - - W - F -

  12. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    23:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    05:30

    AKL

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  13. JQ263

    Auckland Airport

    16:10

    AKL

    1h 5m

    Direct

    17:15

    WLG

    S - - W - - -

  14. NZ128

    Melbourne Airport

    14:00

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    20:35

    AKL

    S - T - T - S
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  15. NZ407

    Auckland Airport

    07:30

    AKL

    1h 10m

    Direct

    08:40

    WLG

    S M T W T F -

  16. JQ450

    Melbourne Airport

    20:15

    MEL

    2h 5m

    Direct

    22:20

    OOL

    - M - W - F -
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  17. JQ167

    Gold Coast Airport

    08:45

    OOL

    3h 15m

    Direct

    15:00

    WLG

    - - T - T - S
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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 £158
Cheapest return ticket price £248

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 23 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 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 09:10, with about 2 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 £346 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 £158, and round-trip fares start from £248. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Sat, Dec 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 22 minutes, and around 14 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 £312. 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 £158. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport operates around 14 weekly flights, mainly by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. 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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