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Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
AU$ 135
Fiji Airways Fiji Airways 21h 15m · 1 stop Thu, Nov 19
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Cheapest return
AU$ 490
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand 4h 10m · 1 stop Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
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Best time to book
June
Cheapest

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 AU$ 135 and round-trip from AU$ 519. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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.

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 Fiji Airways (from AU$ 135) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport

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, October is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of AU$ 632. In contrast, December is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching AU$ 1,031.

AU$ 1,031
AU$ 832
AU$ 632
AU$ 433
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 747
    Nov
  • AU$ 1,031
    Dec
  • AU$ 883
    Jan
  • AU$ 712
    Feb
  • AU$ 777
    Mar
  • AU$ 903
    Apr
  • AU$ 705
    May
  • AU$ 699
    Jun
  • AU$ 812
    Jul
  • AU$ 677
    Aug
  • AU$ 1,001
    Sep
  • AU$ 632
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Wellington International Airport to Melbourne 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 Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to buy is in June, with an average price of AU$ 324. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 481.

AU$ 481
AU$ 403
AU$ 324
AU$ 246
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 374
    Nov
  • AU$ 445
    Dec
  • AU$ 481
    Jan
  • AU$ 335
    Feb
  • AU$ 361
    Mar
  • AU$ 451
    Apr
  • AU$ 349
    May
  • AU$ 324
    Jun
  • AU$ 376
    Jul
  • AU$ 346
    Aug
  • AU$ 365
    Sep
  • AU$ 378
    Oct

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.

AU$ 412
AU$ 392
AU$ 372
AU$ 352
  • AU$ 372
    Mon
  • AU$ 381
    Tue
  • AU$ 403
    Wed
  • AU$ 412
    Thu
  • AU$ 398
    Fri
  • AU$ 383
    Sat
  • AU$ 388
    Sun

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. QF174

    20:05

    WLG

    4h 5m

    22:10

    MEL

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  2. NZ253

    06:00

    WLG

    4h 10m

    08:10

    MEL

    S - T W T F S
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  3. NZ5357

    13:05

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Direct

    14:10

    CHC

    - M T W T F S
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  4. NZ215

    16:00

    CHC

    4h

    Direct

    18:00

    MEL

    S - - W - F -
  5. NZ5371

    12:25

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Direct

    13:30

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  6. NZ215

    16:00

    CHC

    4h

    Direct

    18:00

    MEL

    S - - W - F -
  7. JQ168

    16:00

    WLG

    3h 45m

    Direct

    16:45

    OOL

    - - T - T - S
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  8. JQ451

    13:10

    OOL

    2h 20m

    Direct

    16:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
  9. JQ258

    13:05

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Direct

    14:10

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ216

    20:25

    AKL

    4h 5m

    Direct

    22:30

    MEL

    S M - W T - S
  11. NZ327

    07:00

    WLG

    55m

    Direct

    07:55

    CHC

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  12. NZ215

    16:00

    CHC

    4h

    Direct

    18:00

    MEL

    S - - W - F -
  13. NZ5329

    20:55

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Direct

    22:00

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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  14. NZ213

    06:00

    CHC

    4h

    Direct

    08:00

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
  15. NZ422

    10:15

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Direct

    11:20

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  16. NZ129

    19:20

    AKL

    4h 10m

    Direct

    21:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
  17. NZ5381

    19:10

    WLG

    1h 5m

    Direct

    20:15

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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  18. NZ213

    06:00

    CHC

    4h

    Direct

    08:00

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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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 3 hours 47 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 20:05, 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 AU$ 478 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 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • 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 AU$ 135, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 490. The current lowest fare is a Fiji Airways flight departing on Thu, Nov 19; 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 38 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 Wellington International Airport to Melbourne Airport is AU$ 381. 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 AU$ 135. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Wellington International Airport to Melbourne 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 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.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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