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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$ 322 and round-trip from AU$ 468. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 09:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:45
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 06:00
      4h 10m
      Direct
      MEL 08:10
      Wellington - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 472 AU$ 700
      33% off
      33% off
      AU$ 700 AU$ 472
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 06:00
      4h 10m
      Direct
      MEL 08:10
      Wellington - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 473 AU$ 700
      32% off
      32% off
      AU$ 700 AU$ 473
    • MEL 12:10
      8h 10m
      1 stop
      WLG 22:20
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 10:10
      13h 20m
      1 stop
      MEL 21:30
      Wellington - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 468 AU$ 700
      33% off
      33% off
      AU$ 700 AU$ 468
    • MEL 15:00
      14h 10m
      1 stop
      WLG 07:10
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 06:00
      6h 55m
      1 stop
      MEL 10:55
      Wellington - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 468
      33% off
      AU$ 700 AU$ 468
    • MEL 12:10
      8h 10m
      1 stop
      WLG 22:20
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Nov 7 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 06:00
      6h 55m
      1 stop
      MEL 10:55
      Wellington - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 468
      33% off
      AU$ 700 AU$ 468
    • MEL 08:15
      6h 55m
      1 stop
      WLG 17:10
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 15:05
      8h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 21:30
      Wellington - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 468
      33% off
      AU$ 700 AU$ 468
    • MEL 10:20
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      WLG 20:40
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 20:05
      16h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 10:55
      Wellington - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 469
      33% off
      AU$ 700 AU$ 469
    • MEL 19:10
      10h
      1 stop
      WLG 07:10
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Nov 25 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 20:05
      14h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 08:55
      Wellington - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 469
      33% off
      AU$ 700 AU$ 469
    • MEL 10:20
      9h 5m
      1 stop
      WLG 21:25
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
      WLG 07:50
      15h 40m
      1 stop
      MEL 21:30
      Wellington - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 29 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 469
      33% off
      AU$ 700 AU$ 469
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
      WLG 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Wellington - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 19:10
      25h 10m
      1 stop
      WLG 22:20
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Dec 6 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 322 AU$ 543
      41% off
      41% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 322
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 323 AU$ 543
      41% off
      41% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 323
    • MEL 20:20
      16h 50m
      1 stop
      WLG 15:10
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Nov 10 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 332 AU$ 543
      39% off
      39% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 332
    • MEL 20:35
      16h 35m
      1 stop
      WLG 15:10
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 332
      39% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 332
    • MEL 20:35
      16h 35m
      1 stop
      WLG 15:10
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 365
      33% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 365
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 5 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 369
      32% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 369
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 371
      32% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 371
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 12 | Emirates
      AU$ 378
      30% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 378
    • MEL 23:55
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 17:20
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      AU$ 384
      28% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 384
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 323 AU$ 543
      41% off
      41% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 323
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 5 | Virgin Australia
      AU$ 369 AU$ 543
      32% off
      32% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 369
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 371 AU$ 543
      32% off
      32% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 371
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 12 | Emirates
      AU$ 378
      30% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 378
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 395
      44% off
      AU$ 706 AU$ 395
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 396
      27% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 396
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Nov 25 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 396
      27% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 396
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Jan 14 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 403
      43% off
      AU$ 706 AU$ 403
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 428
      39% off
      AU$ 706 AU$ 428
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 5 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 323 AU$ 1,083
      70% off
      70% off
      AU$ 1,083 AU$ 323
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 395 AU$ 1,083
      64% off
      64% off
      AU$ 1,083 AU$ 395
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Nov 25 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 396 AU$ 1,083
      63% off
      63% off
      AU$ 1,083 AU$ 396
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Jan 14 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 403
      63% off
      AU$ 1,083 AU$ 403
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 428
      60% off
      AU$ 1,083 AU$ 428
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 430
      60% off
      AU$ 1,083 AU$ 430
    • MEL 18:20
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 23:55
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Dec 8 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 432
      60% off
      AU$ 1,083 AU$ 432
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 452
      57% off
      AU$ 1,083 AU$ 452
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 453
      57% off
      AU$ 1,083 AU$ 453
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 09:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:45
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 416 AU$ 1,498
      72% off
      72% off
      AU$ 1,498 AU$ 416
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:45
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 30 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 418 AU$ 1,498
      72% off
      72% off
      AU$ 1,498 AU$ 418
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:45
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 422 AU$ 1,498
      72% off
      72% off
      AU$ 1,498 AU$ 422
    • MEL 09:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      WLG 14:45
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
      AU$ 434
      71% off
      AU$ 1,498 AU$ 434
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 536
      64% off
      AU$ 1,498 AU$ 536
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 541
      64% off
      AU$ 1,498 AU$ 541
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 545
      64% off
      AU$ 1,498 AU$ 545
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 577
      61% off
      AU$ 1,498 AU$ 577
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 615
      59% off
      AU$ 1,498 AU$ 615
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 371 AU$ 543
      32% off
      32% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 371
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Thu, Nov 12 | Emirates
      AU$ 378 AU$ 543
      30% off
      30% off
      AU$ 543 AU$ 378
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Dec 8 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 430 AU$ 706
      39% off
      39% off
      AU$ 706 AU$ 430
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 430
      68% off
      AU$ 1,335 AU$ 430
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Jan 16 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 438
      67% off
      AU$ 1,335 AU$ 438
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 452
      36% off
      AU$ 706 AU$ 452
    • MEL 13:30
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 19:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 453
      36% off
      AU$ 706 AU$ 453
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Sat, Dec 12 | Emirates
      AU$ 460
      66% off
      AU$ 1,335 AU$ 460
    • MEL 08:00
      3h 30m
      Direct
      WLG 13:30
      Melbourne - Wellington | Tue, Nov 10 | Qantas Airways
      AU$ 466
      34% off
      AU$ 706 AU$ 466
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WLG 14:00
      Melbourne - Wellington | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport

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

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport are usually in May, with an average price of AU$ 441. December sees the highest fares, around AU$ 637.

AU$ 637
AU$ 539
AU$ 441
AU$ 343
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 511
    Oct
  • AU$ 503
    Nov
  • AU$ 637
    Dec
  • AU$ 513
    Jan
  • AU$ 529
    Feb
  • AU$ 510
    Mar
  • AU$ 530
    Apr
  • AU$ 441
    May
  • AU$ 474
    Jun
  • AU$ 515
    Jul
  • AU$ 497
    Aug
  • AU$ 511
    Sep

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport is Friday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Wednesday, as fares are typically the highest.

AU$ 558
AU$ 533
AU$ 507
AU$ 482
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 547
    Mon
  • AU$ 550
    Tue
  • AU$ 558
    Wed
  • AU$ 511
    Thu
  • AU$ 507
    Fri
  • AU$ 521
    Sat
  • AU$ 534
    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$ 285) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air New Zealand
From AU$ 285
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 337
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 352
Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 365
Emirates
From AU$ 431
Air Tahiti Nui
From AU$ 509
Qatar Airways
From AU$ 702
Fiji Airways
From AU$ 787

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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. QF173

    Melbourne Airport

    13:30

    MEL

    3h 30m

    19:00

    WLG

    - - - - T - S
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  2. EK5037

    Melbourne Airport

    08:00

    MEL

    3h 30m

    13:30

    WLG

    S M T W T F S
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  3. QF171

    Melbourne Airport

    08:00

    MEL

    3h 30m

    13:30

    WLG

    S M T W T F S
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  4. NZ256

    Melbourne Airport

    18:20

    MEL

    3h 35m

    23:55

    WLG

    - - T - - - -
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  5. VA7156

    Melbourne Airport

    18:10

    MEL

    3h 40m

    23:50

    WLG

    - - T - - - -
    Search

  6. NZ122

    Melbourne Airport

    12:10

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    17:45

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. NZ455

    Auckland Airport

    19:30

    AKL

    1h 10m

    Direct

    20:40

    WLG

    - - T W T F S

  8. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    08:35

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    14:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. NZ441

    Auckland Airport

    16:00

    AKL

    1h 10m

    Direct

    17:10

    WLG

    S M T W T - -

  10. JQ217

    Melbourne Airport

    22:55

    MEL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    05:30

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  11. JQ253

    Auckland Airport

    07:30

    AKL

    1h 5m

    Direct

    08:35

    WLG

    S M T W T F S

  12. NZ124

    Melbourne Airport

    10:20

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    16:00

    AKL

    - M T - T - S
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  13. NZ453

    Auckland Airport

    19:05

    AKL

    1h 10m

    Direct

    20:15

    WLG

    S M - - T - -

  14. NZ120

    Melbourne Airport

    08:35

    MEL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    14:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  15. NZ445

    Auckland Airport

    17:05

    AKL

    1h 10m

    Direct

    18:15

    WLG

    S - T W T F 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$ 322
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 468

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 21 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 09:00, and the last departs at 13:40, 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 612 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 09:00 and arrives in Wellington International Airport (WLG) at 14:35.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 17:50 and arrives in Wellington International Airport (WLG) at 23:20.
    • 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$ 322, and round-trip fares start from AU$ 468. The current lowest fare is a Air New Zealand flight departing on Sun, Dec 6; 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 23 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 Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport is AU$ 545. 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$ 322. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Wellington International 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 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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