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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 AU$ 293 and round-trip from AU$ 482. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      WLG 20:05
      4h 5m
      Direct
      MEL 22:10
      Wellington - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 551 AU$ 842
      35% off
      35% off
      AU$ 842 AU$ 551
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:45
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 14 | Virgin Australia
      WLG 06:00
      4h 10m
      Direct
      MEL 08:10
      Wellington - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 637 AU$ 842
      24% off
      24% off
      AU$ 842 AU$ 637
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 28 | Virgin Australia
      WLG 06:00
      4h 10m
      Direct
      MEL 08:10
      Wellington - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 638 AU$ 842
      24% off
      24% off
      AU$ 842 AU$ 638
    • MEL 10:20
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      WLG 20:40
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 20:05
      16h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 10:55
      Wellington - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 482
      43% off
      AU$ 842 AU$ 482
    • MEL 19:10
      10h
      1 stop
      WLG 07:10
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 20:05
      14h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 08:55
      Wellington - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 482
      43% off
      AU$ 842 AU$ 482
    • MEL 10:20
      9h 5m
      1 stop
      WLG 21:25
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 28 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 07:50
      15h 40m
      1 stop
      MEL 21:30
      Wellington - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 483
      43% off
      AU$ 842 AU$ 483
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 26 | Virgin Australia
      WLG 10:45
      12h 45m
      1 stop
      MEL 21:30
      Wellington - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 580
      31% off
      AU$ 842 AU$ 580
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      WLG 09:00
      11h
      1 stop
      MEL 18:00
      Wellington - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 614
      27% off
      AU$ 842 AU$ 614
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      WLG 20:55
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 08:00
      Wellington - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 638
      24% off
      AU$ 842 AU$ 638
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
      WLG 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Wellington - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 18:50
      14h 30m
      1 stop
      WLG 11:20
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 293 AU$ 475
      38% off
      38% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 293
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Jan 16 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 314 AU$ 571
      45% off
      45% off
      AU$ 571 AU$ 314
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 331 AU$ 475
      30% off
      30% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 331
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 331
      42% off
      AU$ 571 AU$ 331
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 347
      27% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 347
    • MEL 21:10
      16h 30m
      1 stop
      WLG 15:40
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 13 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 350
      26% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 350
    • MEL 21:10
      16h 30m
      1 stop
      WLG 15:40
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 13 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 350
      26% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 350
    • MEL 18:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:35
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 362
      24% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 362
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 370
      22% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 370
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Jan 16 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 314 AU$ 571
      45% off
      45% off
      AU$ 571 AU$ 314
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 331 AU$ 475
      30% off
      30% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 331
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 331 AU$ 571
      42% off
      42% off
      AU$ 571 AU$ 331
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 347
      27% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 347
    • MEL 18:00
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:35
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 362
      24% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 362
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 370
      22% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 370
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 370
      22% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 370
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 370
      22% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 370
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 370
      22% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 370
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Jan 16 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 314 AU$ 1,418
      78% off
      78% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 314
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 331 AU$ 1,418
      77% off
      77% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 331
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 29 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 370 AU$ 1,418
      74% off
      74% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 370
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Jan 12 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 377
      73% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 377
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Jan 29 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 386
      73% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 386
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 388
      73% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 388
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Jan 22 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 393
      72% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 393
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Feb 9 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 399
      72% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 399
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Jan 23 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 402
      72% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 402
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 09:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:45
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 414 AU$ 1,418
      71% off
      71% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 414
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 420 AU$ 1,418
      70% off
      70% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 420
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 15 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 457 AU$ 1,418
      68% off
      68% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 457
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 469
      67% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 469
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:45
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 490
      65% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 490
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Nov 17 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 492
      65% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 492
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 550
      61% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 550
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 555
      61% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 555
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:45
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 564
      60% off
      AU$ 1,418 AU$ 564
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 347 AU$ 475
      27% off
      27% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 347
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 370 AU$ 475
      22% off
      22% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 370
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 370 AU$ 475
      22% off
      22% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 370
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Dec 10 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 370
      22% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 370
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 370
      22% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 370
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 370
      22% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 370
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Dec 4 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 370
      22% off
      AU$ 475 AU$ 370
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 29 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 370
      35% off
      AU$ 571 AU$ 370
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Jan 23 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 374
      73% off
      AU$ 1,377 AU$ 374
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 14 | 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, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of AU$ 454. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 655.

AU$ 655
AU$ 555
AU$ 454
AU$ 354
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 507
    Nov
  • AU$ 655
    Dec
  • AU$ 527
    Jan
  • AU$ 544
    Feb
  • AU$ 525
    Mar
  • AU$ 545
    Apr
  • AU$ 454
    May
  • AU$ 488
    Jun
  • AU$ 530
    Jul
  • AU$ 512
    Aug
  • AU$ 525
    Sep
  • AU$ 559
    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 day to depart from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Wednesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 571
AU$ 547
AU$ 522
AU$ 498
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 563
    Mon
  • AU$ 566
    Tue
  • AU$ 571
    Wed
  • AU$ 522
    Thu
  • AU$ 525
    Fri
  • AU$ 533
    Sat
  • AU$ 548
    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 AU$ 293) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From AU$ 293
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 347
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 350
Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 350
Emirates
From AU$ 378
Air Tahiti Nui
From AU$ 530
Qatar Airways
From AU$ 662
Fiji Airways
From AU$ 692

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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
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  3. NZ256

    Melbourne Airport

    18:25

    MEL

    3h 40m

    00:05

    WLG

    - - - W - - -
    Search

  4. NZ122

    Melbourne Airport

    12:10

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    17:45

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ461

    Auckland Airport

    21:10

    AKL

    1h 10m

    Direct

    22:20

    WLG

    S M T W T F S

  6. NZ124

    Melbourne Airport

    10:20

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    15:55

    AKL

    S M - - T - S
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  7. NZ455

    Auckland Airport

    19:30

    AKL

    1h 10m

    Direct

    20:40

    WLG

    - - T W T F -

  8. NZ124

    Melbourne Airport

    10:20

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    15:55

    AKL

    S M - - T - S
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  9. NZ461

    Auckland Airport

    21:10

    AKL

    1h 10m

    Direct

    22:20

    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 F S
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  11. JQ259

    Auckland Airport

    11:15

    AKL

    1h 5m

    Direct

    12:20

    WLG

    S M - W - - -

  12. JQ450

    Melbourne Airport

    21:15

    MEL

    2h 5m

    Direct

    22:20

    OOL

    - - - - - F -
    Search

  13. JQ167

    Gold Coast Airport

    08:45

    OOL

    3h 15m

    Direct

    15:00

    WLG

    - - T - T - S

  14. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    23:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    05:30

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. JQ267

    Auckland Airport

    19:30

    AKL

    1h 5m

    Direct

    20:35

    WLG

    S M T W T - S

  16. JQ446

    Melbourne Airport

    18:20

    MEL

    2h 5m

    Direct

    19:25

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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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 AU$ 293
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 482

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 14 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 4 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 AU$ 761 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 08:00 and arrives in Wellington International Airport (WLG) at 13:35.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 18:40 and arrives in Wellington International Airport (WLG) at 00:15.
    • 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 AU$ 293, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 482. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Sat, Dec 12; 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 12 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 AU$ 565. 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 AU$ 293. 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 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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