Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG)

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Cheapest Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG)

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Qantas Airways
Sun., 15 Dec. - Fri., 10 Jan.
MEL
Tullamarine
WLG
Wellington Intl.
NZ$857 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$857
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun., 15 Dec. from Tullamarine to Wellington Intl., returning Fri., 10 Jan., priced at NZ$857 found 1 hour ago
Qantas Airways
Thu., 12 Dec. - Fri., 10 Jan.
MEL
Tullamarine
WLG
Wellington Intl.
NZ$868 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$868
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu., 12 Dec. from Tullamarine to Wellington Intl., returning Fri., 10 Jan., priced at NZ$868 found 1 hour ago
Qantas Airways
Fri., 13 Dec. - Fri., 10 Jan.
MEL
Tullamarine
WLG
Wellington Intl.
NZ$873 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$873
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri., 13 Dec. from Tullamarine to Wellington Intl., returning Fri., 10 Jan., priced at NZ$873 found 1 hour ago
Qantas Airways
Fri., 13 Dec. - Wed., 8 Jan.
MEL
Tullamarine
WLG
Wellington Intl.
NZ$884 Return, found 16 hours ago
NZ$884
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri., 13 Dec. from Tullamarine to Wellington Intl., returning Wed., 8 Jan., priced at NZ$884 found 16 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sun., 15 Dec. - Tue., 7 Jan.
MEL
Tullamarine
WLG
Wellington Intl.
NZ$931 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$931
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun., 15 Dec. from Tullamarine to Wellington Intl., returning Tue., 7 Jan., priced at NZ$931 found 1 hour ago

Melbourne to Wellington Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Melbourne to Wellington flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top MEL to WLG routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Tullamarine
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
MEL
Traveling To
Wellington Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
WLG
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
 hours mins
Direct Flight Time
 hours mins
Flight Price
NZ$857

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Wellington Airport?
You’ll have about 4 hours and 36 minutes to while away on your flight from Tullamarine Airport to WLG. It’s a great opportunity to get a bit of shut-eye, read a novel or binge-watch the latest thrilling show.
What airlines fly direct from MEL to Wellington Intl. Airport (WLG)?
If you want to keep your holidays drama-free, you’ll be delighted to hear you can travel directly from MEL to WLG with a number of airlines. Be sure to lookout for a top deal with Qantas and Air New Zealand.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Here’s an insider tip: Tuesday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flights booked on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Tuesday generally had the lowest average price. Wotif data also shows Wednesdays and Fridays generally have the highest average ticket prices according to our demand data.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
Guess what? Saturday is actually the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights purchased on Saturdays had the lowest airfares on average. Thursday, on the other hand, can be the most expensive day of the week to buy your airfare, with generally a higher than average ticket value.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
When comparing 2021 flight demand on Wotif.co.nz, September is one of the cheapest months to fly, when ticket prices are generally at their lowest. May is a close second for the cheapest time to fly. The months December and January are often the most expensive ones to travel, with higher than average ticket prices, so plan ahead and book early for your travel plans.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Are you a super organised traveller? Even though not all airlines release their fares a year in advance, you can start researching your flights 12 months in advance for many carriers. It’s good to book your international flights to popular destinations early, particularly in peak holiday periods. According to Wotif’s 2021 travel trends, last minute planners can also bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to travel.*According to flight demand on Wotif.co.nz from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Address:
Wellington ,
New Zealand
IATA code:
WLG
Longitude:
174.812163
Latitude:
-41.329036
Time zone:
Pacific/Auckland
Address:
Melbourne VIC,
Australia
IATA code:
MEL
Longitude:
144.843013
Latitude:
-37.673295
Time zone:
Australia/Sydney

Melbourne to Wellington Flight Deals from NZ$857

Considering a quick trip to Wellington, but not sure which is the best route for you? Well, you’re in luck! Wotif has done the hard work, so all you need to do is check out these flights from MEL to WLG. With heaps of cheap fares from Melbourne, we guarantee you’ll be arriving to your holiday destination in style without emptying your bank account in the process.

It’s easy to book flights to Wellington from Melbourne  

For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Wellington from Melbourne from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Wellington in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Wellington from Melbourne 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at NZ$857 and rising to NZ$931 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Melbourne to Wellington today!  

Find cheap airfares to Wellington from Melbourne 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near Melbourne and Wellington
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in December)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from Melbourne to Wellington

Rydges Wellington Airport
Rydges Wellington Airport
4.5 out of 5
28 Stewart Duff Drive, Rongotai, Wellington
The price is NZ$196 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"A very good airport hotel and remarkably quiet. One minor issue with the room as picked up quickly when reported to the staff. Very comfortable bed"

Reviewed on 1 Nov. 2024

Rydges Wellington Airport
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
4.5 out of 5
147 The Terrace, Wellington
The price is NZ$135 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,195 reviews)
"Lovely stay at this hotel. Staff were lovely, room was clean and fresh. Even experienced an earthquake"

Reviewed on 6 Nov. 2024

James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Brentwood Hotel
Brentwood Hotel
3.5 out of 5
16-20 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington
The price is NZ$159 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Wellington. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Older style hotel but modernised rooms, loved the black out curtains, comfortable proper queen bed, room service dinner cooked to perfecton. Only let down, was looking forward to a strong hot shower - but found low pressure/very fine spray, with hot / cold tap balancing act."

Reviewed on 23 Oct. 2024

Brentwood Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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