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Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $146 and round-trip from $323. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        WLG 6:00 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 9:10 AM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        WLG 2:45 PM
        Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        $341 $787
        56% off
        56% off
        $787 $341
      • WLG 6:00 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 12:10 PM
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        WLG 10:20 PM
        Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        $323 $787
        59% off
        59% off
        $787 $323
      • WLG 8:55 PM
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 7:10 PM
        10h 55m
        1 stop
        WLG 8:05 AM
        Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        $327 $787
        57% off
        57% off
        $787 $327
      • WLG 7:00 AM
        13h
        1 stop
        MEL 6:00 PM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 7:10 PM
        10h 55m
        1 stop
        WLG 8:05 AM
        Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        $327
        57% off
        $787 $327
      • WLG 6:00 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 3:00 PM
        19h 5m
        1 stop
        WLG 12:05 PM
        Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 22 | Air New Zealand
        $331
        57% off
        $787 $331
      • WLG 9:15 PM
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:55 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 7:10 PM
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        WLG 7:05 AM
        Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
        $331
        57% off
        $787 $331
      • WLG 9:15 PM
        26h 15m
        1 stop
        MEL 9:30 PM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 10:20 AM
        10h
        1 stop
        WLG 10:20 PM
        Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Nov 24 | Air New Zealand
        $332
        57% off
        $787 $332
      • WLG 6:00 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 3:00 PM
        22h 25m
        1 stop
        WLG 3:25 PM
        Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        $334
        57% off
        $787 $334
      • WLG 6:00 AM
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        MEL 10:55 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 7:10 PM
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        WLG 9:05 AM
        Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        $335
        56% off
        $787 $335
      • WLG 6:00 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 8 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 7:10 PM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        WLG 8:40 AM
        Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        $339
        56% off
        $787 $339
      • WLG 7:00 PM
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        MEL 10:55 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 2 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 3:00 PM
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        WLG 8:10 AM
        Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        $340
        56% off
        $787 $340
      • WLG 6:00 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        MEL 7:10 PM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        WLG 6:15 PM
        Melbourne - Wellington | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
        $574
        27% off
        $787 $574
      • WLG 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        WLG 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        WLG 6:00 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        $151 $231
        35% off
        35% off
        $231 $151
      • WLG 6:00 AM
        4h 10m
        Nonstop
        MEL 8:10 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 14 | Air New Zealand
        $152 $231
        34% off
        34% off
        $231 $152
      • WLG 2:35 PM
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:40 PM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Qantas Airways
        $161 $231
        30% off
        30% off
        $231 $161
      • WLG 8:05 PM
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:10 PM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
        $161
        30% off
        $231 $161
      • WLG 2:35 PM
        4h 5m
        Nonstop
        MEL 4:40 PM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 7 | Qantas Airways
        $161
        30% off
        $231 $161
      • WLG 8:20 PM
        4h
        Nonstop
        MEL 10:20 PM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
        $165
        28% off
        $231 $165
      • WLG 8:55 PM
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
        $146
        37% off
        $231 $146
      • WLG 8:55 PM
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
        $150
        35% off
        $231 $150
      • WLG 6:45 PM
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        MEL 10:55 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
        $150
        35% off
        $231 $150
      • WLG 1:55 PM
        6h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 6:00 PM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
        $167
        28% off
        $231 $167
      • WLG 8:15 PM
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
        $168
        27% off
        $231 $168
      • WLG 4:05 PM
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        MEL 8:00 AM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Sun, Oct 25 | Air New Zealand
        $168
        27% off
        $231 $168
      • WLG 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Wellington - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport 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 Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to buy is in June, with an average price of $219. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as $324.

$324
$272
$219
$167
    Cheapest
  • $252
    Oct
  • $257
    Nov
  • $300
    Dec
  • $324
    Jan
  • $226
    Feb
  • $244
    Mar
  • $304
    Apr
  • $235
    May
  • $219
    Jun
  • $254
    Jul
  • $233
    Aug
  • $246
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of $397. In contrast, December is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $695.

$695
$546
$397
$248
    Cheapest
  • $482
    Oct
  • $397
    Nov
  • $695
    Dec
  • $595
    Jan
  • $480
    Feb
  • $524
    Mar
  • $609
    Apr
  • $475
    May
  • $471
    Jun
  • $547
    Jul
  • $457
    Aug
  • $675
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne 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 day to depart from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Monday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Thursday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$280
$266
$251
$237
  • $251
    Mon
  • $255
    Tue
  • $276
    Wed
  • $280
    Thu
  • $269
    Fri
  • $258
    Sat
  • $268
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Air New Zealand (from $146) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From $146
Qantas Airways
From $161
Emirates
From $171
Jetstar Airways
From $189
Fiji Airways
From $473

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. EK5376

    Wellington International Airport

    8:05 PM

    WLG

    4h 5m

    10:10 PM

    MEL

    - - - - - F -
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  2. QF172

    Wellington International Airport

    3:35 PM

    WLG

    4h

    5:35 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. QF174

    Wellington International Airport

    8:20 PM

    WLG

    4h

    10:20 PM

    MEL

    - - - - - F -
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  4. NZ253

    Wellington International Airport

    6:00 AM

    WLG

    4h 10m

    8:10 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ5591

    Wellington International Airport

    1:55 PM

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Nonstop

    3:00 PM

    CHC

    - - - W T F S
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  6. NZ215

    Christchurch Airport

    3:35 PM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    5:30 PM

    MEL

    - M - W - - -

  7. NZ5343

    Wellington International Airport

    10:00 AM

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Nonstop

    11:05 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
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  8. NZ215

    Christchurch Airport

    3:35 PM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    5:30 PM

    MEL

    - M - W - - -

  9. NZ5341

    Wellington International Airport

    9:00 AM

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Nonstop

    10:05 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  10. NZ215

    Christchurch Airport

    3:35 PM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    5:30 PM

    MEL

    - M - W - - -

  11. NZ5363

    Wellington International Airport

    8:15 PM

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Nonstop

    9:20 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  12. NZ213

    Christchurch Airport

    6:10 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    8:05 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S

  13. NZ5381

    Wellington International Airport

    7:10 PM

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Nonstop

    8:15 PM

    CHC

    - - T W T F S
    Search

  14. NZ213

    Christchurch Airport

    6:10 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    8:05 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S

  15. NZ377

    Wellington International Airport

    6:10 PM

    WLG

    55m

    Nonstop

    7:05 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  16. NZ213

    Christchurch Airport

    6:10 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    8:05 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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About Wellington International Airport and Melbourne Airport

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

Flight distance 2,592.53 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $146
Cheapest return ticket price $323

FAQs for Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

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

    Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 4 hours 11 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 4 daily flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 06:00, and the last departs at 20:20, with about 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $279 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Wellington International Airport (WLG) at 06:00 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 08:10.
  • The latest flight departs from Wellington International Airport (WLG) at 20:05 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 22:05.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • Air New Zealand is a very popular airline operating an average of 1094 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from $146, and round-trip fares start from $323. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Tue, Oct 27; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand operate direct flights from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 48 minutes, and around 15 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 Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport is $308. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo are the most popular budget airlines flying from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from $146. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Wellington International Airport to Melbourne 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 Wellington International Airport and Melbourne 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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