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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Wellington

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QF Return flights from $671
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Tue 04 Aug$671
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$692
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Dep. Fri 20 NovRet. Sun 29 Nov$692
Dep. Sat 14 NovRet. Tue 24 Nov$694
Dep. Sun 02 AugRet. Wed 12 Aug$695
Dep. Thu 06 AugRet. Mon 10 Aug$695
Dep. Fri 07 AugRet. Mon 17 Aug$699
Dep. Thu 21 JanRet. Sun 31 Jan$712
Dep. Sat 20 FebRet. Mon 01 Mar$712
Dep. Sun 26 JulRet. Wed 05 Aug$715
Dep. Tue 20 OctRet. Fri 30 Oct$717
Dep. Sat 24 OctRet. Sat 31 Oct$718
Dep. Fri 23 OctRet. Sat 31 Oct$722
Dep. Thu 22 OctRet. Wed 28 Oct$730
Dep. Sat 28 NovRet. Mon 07 Dec$778
Dep. Thu 23 JulRet. Sun 26 Jul$826
Dep. Sat 19 SepRet. Tue 29 Sep$842
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 01 Sep$866

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
$490
Aug 2026
$489
Sep 2026
$486
Oct 2026
$555
Nov 2026
$482
Dec 2026
$572
Jan 2027
$640
Feb 2027
$501
Mar 2027
$1,215
Apr 2027
$678

The cheapest month to fly to Wellington is November 2026, with return fares from $482 — 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, November is typically the cheapest month to fly to Wellington, with return fares from $482. March is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,215.

Across the year, return fares to Wellington average around $611. If you can travel in the off-peak months of November, September and August, you'll generally pay up to 21% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Melbourne to Wellington Return Prices

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

July 2026
$490
August 2026
$489
September 2026
$486
October 2026
$555
November 2026
$482
December 2026
$572
January 2027
$640
February 2027
$501
March 2027
$1,215
April 2027
$678

Average Melbourne to Wellington Return Prices

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

July 2026
$869
August 2026
$834
September 2026
$810
October 2026
$862
November 2026
$823
December 2026
$1,025
January 2027
$890
February 2027
$849
March 2027
$862
April 2027
$897

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 November.

How much do return flights from Melbourne to Wellington cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Wellington is $512.

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

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Melbourne to Wellington is 06 August 2026.

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?

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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