Cheap Flights from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL)

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.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

  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.

• How long is a flight from Wellington to Melbourne?

  It takes about 4 hours 5 minutes to fly from Wellington to Melbourne.

• When is the best time to book flights 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Wellington to Melbourne?

  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)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

  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.

• When are flight tickets from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Melbourne is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Wellington to Melbourne on?

  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.

• Which airports can I fly to for Melbourne from Wellington?

  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).

• Is there any time difference between Wellington and Melbourne?

  The time difference between Melbourne and Wellington is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Wellington to Melbourne?

  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.