Cheap Flights from Wellington to Melbourne from S$ 178

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as S$ 178 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. WLG to MEL on Tue, Jun 2), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 430 departing on Wed, May 20 and returning on Thu, May 21.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Wellington to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand 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 (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL)?

  It takes about 4 hours 6 minutes to fly from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL).

• 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 20 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 (14:47)

• 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 Tue, Jun 2, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 178.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air New Zealand.
  · 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 is the best time to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne to get the best price?

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

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Wellington to Melbourne on May 18, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at S$ 171.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to 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: Melbourne Airport (MEL) Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB).

• What is the time difference between Wellington and Melbourne?

  The time difference between Melbourne and Wellington is 2h.

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

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.