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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Wellington

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NZ Return flights from $591
Dep. Wed 29 JulRet. Thu 30 Jul$591
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Sun 02 Aug$600
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Dep. Sat 20 FebRet. Mon 01 Mar$619
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Wed 29 Jul$620
Dep. Sat 06 FebRet. Mon 15 Feb$620
Dep. Wed 22 JulRet. Mon 27 Jul$622
Dep. Wed 19 AugRet. Sat 29 Aug$626
Dep. Wed 26 AugRet. Wed 02 Sep$627
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$627
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$629
Dep. Sat 25 JulRet. Fri 31 Jul$629
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Tue 04 Aug$629
Dep. Fri 04 SepRet. Wed 16 Sep$630
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$652
Dep. Mon 20 JulRet. Sat 01 Aug$652
Dep. Tue 23 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$665
Dep. Sun 31 JanRet. Tue 09 Feb$708
Dep. Sun 28 JunRet. Wed 08 Jul$771
Dep. Sat 20 JunRet. Fri 26 Jun$859

Prices are from searches made in the last 24 hours and current prices may differ.

Do you need to catch a flight to Melbourne? Check out our domestic flights to Melbourne. If Melbourne is not your closest airport, then here are all our flights to Wellington from Australia and flights to New Zealand. Maybe a different destination? Here are all the flights from Melbourne


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Melbourne to Wellington

Return fares from Melbourne to Wellington by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$514
Aug 2026
$489
Sep 2026
$486
Oct 2026
$555
Nov 2026
$703
Dec 2026
$847
Jan 2027
$640
Feb 2027
$501
Mar 2027
$1,215

The cheapest month to fly to Wellington is September 2026, with return fares from $486 — 60% cheaper than the most expensive month (March 2027, from $1,215).

When Should You Fly to Wellington?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Wellington, with return fares from $486. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,215.

Across the year, return fares to Wellington average around $661. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, August and February, you'll generally pay up to 26% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Wellington Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Wellington return airfares.

July 2026
$514
August 2026
$489
September 2026
$486
October 2026
$555
November 2026
$703
December 2026
$847
January 2027
$640
February 2027
$501
March 2027
$1,215

Average Melbourne to Wellington Return Prices

These are the average prices for Melbourne to Wellington return airfares.

July 2026
$863
August 2026
$824
September 2026
$833
October 2026
$846
November 2026
$833
December 2026
$1,096
January 2027
$892
February 2027
$833
March 2027
$862
April 2027
$906

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Melbourne to Wellington

When is the cheapest time to travel from Melbourne to Wellington?

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Wellington cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Wellington is $574.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Wellington?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Wellington is 20 February 2027.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Wellington?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Melbourne to Wellington is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Wellington?

Qantas, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Melbourne to Wellington take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Wellington?

The IATA code for Wellington is WLG. It is located in New Zealand at coordinates -41.32931, 174.8122.

When should you book flights to Wellington?

From our data, you should book flights to Wellington 60 days out.


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