Cheap Flights Melbourne to Wellington from NZD 343

Flight FAQs

• What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Wellington (MEL-WLG)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as NZD 343 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MEL to WLG on Wed, Jul 29), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 607 departing on Thu, Jul 23 and returning on Wed, Jul 29.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Melbourne to Wellington with the following airlines, including: Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 3 hours 38 minutes to fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG).

• When is the best time to book flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Wellington is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Melbourne to Wellington?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 27 flight per week flying from Melbourne to Wellington. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF171 (08:33)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

  To find best deals on flights from Melbourne to Wellington, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jul 29, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 343.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air New Zealand.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Wellington travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Melbourne to Wellington is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Wellington on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Wellington on June 25, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at NZD 370.

• Which airports can I fly to for Wellington from Melbourne?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Wellington, with Melbourne Airport to Wellington International Airport (MEL-WLG) is by far the most common option on this route: Wellington International Airport (WLG).

• Is there any time difference between Melbourne and Wellington?

  The time difference between Wellington and Melbourne is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Melbourne to Wellington?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.