Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Wellington
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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.
The cheapest month to fly to Wellington is October 2026, with return fares from $482 — 25% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $641).
When Should You Fly to Wellington?
Based on the fares we've tracked, October is typically the cheapest month to fly to Wellington, with return fares from $482. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $641 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Wellington average around $535. If you can travel in the off-peak months of October, August and February, you'll generally pay up to 10% less than the yearly average.
Cheapest Melbourne to Wellington Return Prices
These are the cheapest prices for Melbourne to Wellington return airfares.
Average Melbourne to Wellington Return Prices
These are the average prices for Melbourne to Wellington return airfares.
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 October.
How much do return flights from Melbourne to Wellington cost?The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Wellington is $623.
What is the cheapest date to fly from Melbourne to Wellington?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Wellington is 18 May 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?Emirates, Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia 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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