Are there direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

Historically, direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne have been available, making up 8.6% of the routes observed across the trailing quarter. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Wellington to Melbourne?

The direct flight from Wellington to Melbourne typically takes 4 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 2590 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 10 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for travelers on this path.

Should I set a price alert for Wellington to Melbourne flights?

Based on historical trends, deals for flights from Wellington to Melbourne are classified as frequent. This suggests that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, and opportunities for savings may arise regularly. Setting a price alert can be a useful strategy to monitor these fluctuations and potentially secure a more favorable fare.

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2027-01-12 – 2027-02-10
WLG - Melbourne
66% AI deal score
NZ$561
NZ$769
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2027-01-17 – 2027-02-10
WLG - Melbourne
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Wellington to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Melbourne

The journey from Wellington to Melbourne covers a distance of 2,590 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance means you'll typically spend a few hours in the air, connecting the two cities across the Tasman Sea.

When looking for cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne, fares typically range from $500 to $724, with a median price of $611. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Melbourne, August stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $431. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $479, and May presents another good option with a median fare of $555. These months generally provide better value compared to the overall median price for the route.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 8.6% of recent fares being direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct options exist, you are more likely to find flights with one or more stops.

A typical journey from Wellington to Melbourne takes approximately 4h 5m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median journey time extends to about 13h 5m. Non-stop flights, when available, have a median duration of 4h 5m.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Melbourne

Regular price: NZ$499 - NZ$1,203

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to Melbourne is NZD 499 to NZD 1203. The current lowest deal is NZD 769 with Air New Zealand for travel from Jan 18-Feb 10.

now NZ$769

Low NZ$499

High NZ$1,203

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to MEL is August, with a median price of $411. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $878. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$411

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$878

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Melbourne

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Melbourne

Wellington (WLG) - Melbourne (MEL)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$660

NZ$1,071

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Melbourne

Wellington (WLG) - Melbourne (MEL)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$687

NZ$1,071

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Melbourne

Wellington (WLG) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

NZ$841

NZ$971

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Melbourne

Wellington (WLG) - Melbourne (MEL)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$644

NZ$1,071

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Melbourne

Wellington (WLG) - Melbourne (MEL)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$787

NZ$1,155

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Melbourne

Wellington (WLG) - Melbourne (MEL)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$567

NZ$1,071

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

NZ$1,234 → NZ$873

29%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

NZ$1,235 → NZ$922

25%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

NZ$1,232 → NZ$924

25%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

NZ$1,236 → NZ$1,002

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Melbourne

Wellington - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from Wellington to Melbourne are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the cheapest fares.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $431.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 5m.

The typical direct flight from Wellington to Melbourne takes 4h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common.

Direct flights make up 8.6% of routes, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights.

QantasLink is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Wellington to Melbourne appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Wellington to Melbourne.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$727

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from Wellington to Melbourne.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$725

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport is the closest candidate airport to Melbourne city center, offering essential regional connectivity.

📍 ~135 km from Melbourne (reachable by V/Line regional rail network and Calder Freeway)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$1,209

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

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Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From WLG

Elite

Jan 16

Melbourne, Australia

87% AI deal score

$1,626

$908

Save $718

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 15

Melbourne, Australia

86% AI deal score

$1,626

$968

Save $658

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 22

Melbourne, Australia

85% AI deal score

$1,593

$995

Save $598

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 13

Melbourne, Australia

77% AI deal score

$1,320

$957

Save $363

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 17

Melbourne, Australia

76% AI deal score

$1,626

$1,191

Save $435

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 29

Melbourne, Australia

76% AI deal score

$1,571

$1,220

Save $351

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 31

Melbourne, Australia

76% AI deal score

$1,638

$1,220

Save $418

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 28

Melbourne, Australia

76% AI deal score

$1,646

$1,220

Save $426

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 29

Melbourne, Australia

76% AI deal score

$1,639

$1,220

Save $419

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 25

Melbourne, Australia

76% AI deal score

$1,568

$1,220

Save $348

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 01

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,032

$940

Save $92

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 17

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,495

$1,203

Save $292

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Wellington to Melbourne is typically 14-27 days before departure. Within this period, the average price observed was $502. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1011. Even booking 7-13 days in advance sees an average price of $890, indicating that planning ahead by a few weeks can lead to substantial savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Wellington to Melbourne is considered to be $500 or less. The median price for this route was $611. Prices above $724 are typically in the more expensive range, representing the top 25% of fares. Aiming for a fare at or below $500 can help ensure you are getting a competitive deal.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Melbourne, with a median price of $431. January also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $479. The annual median price for this route is $611, making August and January notably more affordable options. May, however, was observed to have a median price of $555.

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Wellington to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Melbourne

Regular price: NZ$499 - NZ$1,203

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to Melbourne is NZD 499 to NZD 1203. The current lowest deal is NZD 769 with Air New Zealand for travel from Jan 18-Feb 10.

now NZ$769

Low NZ$499

High NZ$1,203

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Melbourne

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to MEL is August, with a median price of $411. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $878. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$411

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$878

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Melbourne

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Melbourne

Wellington (WLG) - Melbourne (MEL)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$660

NZ$1,071

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Melbourne

Wellington (WLG) - Melbourne (MEL)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$687

NZ$1,071

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Melbourne

Wellington (WLG) - Melbourne (MEL)

Jetstar

NZ$841

NZ$971

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Melbourne

Wellington (WLG) - Melbourne (MEL)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$644

NZ$1,071

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Melbourne

Wellington (WLG) - Melbourne (MEL)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$787

NZ$1,155

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Melbourne

Wellington (WLG) - Melbourne (MEL)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$567

NZ$1,071

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

NZ$1,234 → NZ$873

29%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

NZ$1,235 → NZ$922

25%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

NZ$1,232 → NZ$924

25%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

NZ$1,236 → NZ$1,002

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Melbourne

Wellington - Melbourne route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for flights from Wellington to Melbourne are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the cheapest fares.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $431.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 5m.

The typical direct flight from Wellington to Melbourne takes 4h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common.

Direct flights make up 8.6% of routes, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights.

QantasLink is one airline that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Wellington to Melbourne appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Wellington to Melbourne.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$727

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a primary arrival option for flights from Wellington to Melbourne.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$725

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Airport is the closest candidate airport to Melbourne city center, offering essential regional connectivity.

Melbourne, Australia

75% AI deal score

$1,495

$1,203

Save $292

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

Cheap Flights from Wellington to Melbourne

Today’s best flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne

Wellington to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Melbourne

Direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Melbourne

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Melbourne

Wellington - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in August for the cheapest fares.

Direct flights average 4h 5m.

Connecting flights are common.

QantasLink offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Jan 16

Jan 15

Jan 22

Nov 13

Jan 17

Jan 29

Jan 31

Jan 28

Jan 29

Jan 25

Dec 01

Jan 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

When should I buy Wellington to Melbourne tickets?

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

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

Are there direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

How long is the flight from Wellington to Melbourne?

Should I set a price alert for Wellington to Melbourne flights?

Related routes

More routes from Wellington

Flights to Melbourne from other cities

Wellington to Melbourne: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Melbourne

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Melbourne

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Melbourne

Direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Melbourne

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Melbourne

Wellington - Melbourne route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in August for the cheapest fares.

Direct flights average 4h 5m.

Connecting flights are common.

QantasLink offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Melbourne main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Melbourne used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Melbourne

Best Elite deals to Melbourne

Jan 16

Jan 15

Jan 22

Nov 13

Jan 17

Jan 29

Jan 31

Jan 28

Jan 29

Jan 25

Dec 01

Jan 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Melbourne

When should I buy Wellington to Melbourne tickets?

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

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