How many flights from Melbourne to Wellington are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 9.4% of flights from Melbourne to Wellington were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant majority of routes involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Wellington?

The typical direct flight time from Melbourne to Wellington is 3 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 2590 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to 10 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington come up?

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington come up frequently. This route is classified as one where deals are regularly available. Travelers can typically expect to find competitive prices with some consistency.

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Melbourne to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Wellington

Fares for flights from Melbourne to Wellington are typically $517–$705, with a median of $620 over a 90-day period. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and about 4% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers.

When looking for cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington, the cheapest time to fly is often March, with a median fare of $454. May also presents lower prices, with a median of $458. Another favorable month is October, where the median fare is $550.

The journey from Melbourne to Wellington covers a distance of 2590 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This means you can expect a flight that is longer than a short domestic hop but typically shorter than intercontinental travel.

Most itineraries for flights from Melbourne to Wellington are connecting flights, with only 9.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. Therefore, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 12h 5m, while a direct flight from Melbourne to Wellington would take 3h 35m.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Wellington

Regular price: A$518 - A$705

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Wellington are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Melbourne to Wellington typically range from 518 AUD to 705 AUD. The current lowest deal is 632 AUD with Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, for travel between Feb 10 and Mar 9.

now A$632

Low A$518

High A$705

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Wellington

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Wellington is May, with a median price of $458. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $717. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$458

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$717

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Wellington

Sun, Jan 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Wellington

Melbourne (MEL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$669

A$649

One-way

Sun, Jan 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Wellington

Melbourne (MEL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$678

A$649

One-way

Sun, Jan 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Wellington

Melbourne (MEL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$683

A$649

One-way

Sun, Jan 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Wellington

Melbourne (MEL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$672

A$658

One-way

Sun, Jan 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Wellington

Melbourne (MEL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$670

A$658

One-way

Sun, Jan 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Wellington

Melbourne (MEL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$728

A$649

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Wellington

4 nights

Jan 26 - Jan 30

A$728 → A$648

11%

5 nights

Jan 25 - Jan 30

A$729 → A$649

11%

2 nights

Jan 24 - Jan 26

A$728 → A$649

11%

3 nights

Jan 24 - Jan 27

A$728 → A$649

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Wellington

Melbourne - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to Wellington are near the typical level of $620.

📅 Best time to fly

March offers the lowest median price

Historically, March has offered the lowest median price at $454 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 35m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington typically take 3h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90.6% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Wellington are frequently available.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights to Wellington.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$610

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) is another choice for travelers flying to Wellington.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$685

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Fly into Wellington International for convenient access to Wellington, New Zealand's vibrant capital city.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$621

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Palmerston North is a major regional hub on the same island, offering a reliable alternative for domestic connections.

📍 ~135 km from Wellington (approximately 2-hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~A$710

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

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From MEL

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Dec 06

Wellington, New Zealand

83% AI deal score

$1,735

$1,144

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From MEL

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Dec 06

Wellington, New Zealand

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$1,734

$1,144

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From MEL

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Dec 10

Wellington, New Zealand

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$1,808

$1,174

Save $634

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From MEL

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Dec 10

Wellington, New Zealand

83% AI deal score

$1,773

$1,174

Save $599

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Business Class

From MEL

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Nov 19

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$1,627

$1,145

Save $482

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Business Class

From MEL

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Apr 04

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$1,692

$1,175

Save $517

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Apr 04

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$1,694

$1,175

Save $519

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From MEL

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Feb 11

Wellington, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$1,447

$1,145

Save $302

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Business Class

From MEL

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Feb 11

Wellington, New Zealand

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$1,447

$1,145

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Business Class

From MEL

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Feb 11

Wellington, New Zealand

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$1,440

$1,145

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Business Class

From MEL

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Feb 11

Wellington, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$1,445

$1,145

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Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Feb 11

Wellington, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$1,422

$1,145

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Melbourne to Wellington is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $586. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $1053. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be slightly more expensive, averaging $626, indicating that waiting until the last minute or booking too far in advance may not yield the best value.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Melbourne to Wellington is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $517. The median price for this route has been $620, with 75% of observed prices being $705 or less. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below the $517 threshold, it represents a competitive price for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Wellington include March and May, with median prices of $454 and $458 respectively. While October also appears among the cheapest months with a median of $550, it was also the most expensive month observed. The annual median price for this route is $620, suggesting that travelers can find more affordable options during these specific months.

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Melbourne to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Wellington

Regular price: A$518 - A$705

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Wellington are currently within the regular range.

now A$632

Low A$518

High A$705

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Wellington

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$458

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$717

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Wellington

Sun, Jan 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Wellington

Melbourne (MEL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$669

A$649

One-way

Sun, Jan 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Wellington

Melbourne (MEL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$678

A$649

One-way

Sun, Jan 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Wellington

Melbourne (MEL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$683

A$649

One-way

Sun, Jan 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Wellington

Melbourne (MEL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$672

A$658

One-way

Sun, Jan 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Wellington

Melbourne (MEL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$670

A$658

One-way

Sun, Jan 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Wellington

Melbourne (MEL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

A$728

A$649

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Wellington

4 nights

Jan 26 - Jan 30

A$728 → A$648

11%

5 nights

Jan 25 - Jan 30

A$729 → A$649

11%

2 nights

Jan 24 - Jan 26

A$728 → A$649

11%

3 nights

Jan 24 - Jan 27

A$728 → A$649

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Wellington

Melbourne - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to Wellington are near the typical level of $620.

📅 Best time to fly

March offers the lowest median price

Historically, March has offered the lowest median price at $454 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 35m

Direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington typically take 3h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 90.6% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Wellington are frequently available.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights to Wellington.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$610

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport (AVV) is another choice for travelers flying to Wellington.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$685

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Fly into Wellington International for convenient access to Wellington, New Zealand's vibrant capital city.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$621

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Palmerston North is a major regional hub on the same island, offering a reliable alternative for domestic connections.

Wellington, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$1,422

$1,145

Save $277

Air New Zealand

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Wellington

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Wellington

Melbourne to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Wellington

Direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Wellington

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Wellington

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Wellington

Melbourne - Wellington route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

March offers the lowest median price

Direct flights take 3h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

Best Elite deals to Wellington

Dec 06

Dec 06

Dec 10

Dec 10

Nov 19

Apr 04

Apr 04

Feb 11

Feb 11

Feb 11

Feb 11

Feb 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

How early should I book Melbourne to Wellington flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Melbourne to Wellington flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Melbourne to Wellington?

How many flights from Melbourne to Wellington are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Wellington?

How often do cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington come up?

Related routes

More routes from Melbourne

Flights to Wellington from other cities

Melbourne to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Wellington

Direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Wellington

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Wellington

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Wellington

Melbourne - Wellington route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

March offers the lowest median price

Direct flights take 3h 35m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

Best Elite deals to Wellington

Dec 06

Dec 06

Dec 10

Dec 10

Nov 19

Apr 04

Apr 04

Feb 11

Feb 11

Feb 11

Feb 11

Feb 11

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

How early should I book Melbourne to Wellington flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Melbourne to Wellington flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Melbourne to Wellington?