Cheapest airlines flights from Wellington to Melbourne

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Wellington to Melbourne, including Qantas Airways, Emirates has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Wellington to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$156, and round-trip direct flights start at US$349.

Displayed flight fares from Wellington to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Wellington to Melbourne Flight Details

The distance between Wellington and Melbourne is about 2,582.3 km. The average flying time from Wellington to Melbourne is around 4 hours 5 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$134
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$317
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,582.3 km
Average flight time4 hours 5 minutes
Popular airlineQantas Airways
Flight statistics for the Wellington–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Wellington to Melbourne

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

The average price of one-way flights from Wellington to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Melbourne is September, with an average price of US$212; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to US$410.

US$410
US$311
US$212
US$113
    Cheapest
  • US$410
    Apr
  • US$229
    May
  • US$222
    Jun
  • US$252
    Jul
  • US$240
    Aug
  • US$212
    Sep
  • US$246
    Oct
  • US$253
    Nov
  • US$295
    Dec
  • US$318
    Jan
  • US$222
    Feb
  • US$239
    Mar

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

Average weekly flight prices from Wellington to Melbourne by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Melbourne is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Wednesday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$285
US$268
US$250
US$233
  • US$250
    Mon
  • US$251
    Tue
  • US$285
    Wed
  • US$284
    Thu
  • US$284
    Fri
  • US$269
    Sat
  • US$275
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Melbourne during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Wellington to Melbourne during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne are available on Apr 28, with fares starting at US$192.

US$294
US$243
US$192
US$141
  • US$294
    27
    Apr
  • US$192
    28
  • US$200
    29
  • US$252
    30
  • US$290
    1
    May
  • US$205
    2
  • US$210
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to Melbourne (WLG-MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as US$134 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. WLG to MEL on Mon, Jun 1), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$317 departing on Tue, May 5 and returning on Sun, May 10.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Wellington to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 5 minutes to fly from Wellington to Melbourne.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 27 flight per week flying from Wellington to Melbourne. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF172 (14:21)
  • To find best deals on flights from Wellington to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Jun 1, with one-way flights priced at just US$134.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Emirates.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Melbourne is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Wellington to Melbourne on April 28, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at US$152.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport (WLG-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Wellington is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Wellington to Melbourne

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Wellington to Melbourne on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Jetstar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne, with fares starting at US$235.

US$216
US$235
US$255
US$274
US$293
Jetstar Airways
US$235
Jetstar Airways
Air New Zealand
US$272
Air New Zealand
Qantas Airways
US$288
Qantas Airways
Emirates
US$293
Emirates

Which airline operates the most flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

Total flights from Wellington to Melbourne across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Emirates/Qantas Airways/IndiGo operates the most frequent flights from Wellington to Melbourne, with 11 flights per week.

7
8
10
11
Emirates
11
Emirates
Qantas Airways
11
Qantas Airways
IndiGo
11
IndiGo
Finnair
8
Finnair
China Eastern Airlines
8
China Eastern Airlines
Turkish Airlines
8
Turkish Airlines

How many flights fly from Wellington to Melbourne daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Wellington to Melbourne within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Wellington to Melbourne is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Thursday.

85
66
47
28
Highest
56
Mon
62
Tue
56
Wed
47
Thu
85
Fri
76
Sat
76
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.