Cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington

One-way fares from $381 · MEL → WLG · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Wellington → Melbourne
Cheapest fare
$381

Jetstar · Thu, 4 Feb

Cheapest month
February

from $381

Direct flights
Yes

Qantas

Flight time
3h 30m

2,570 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Wellington

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $493
  2. January 2027 $384
  3. February 2027 Cheapest $381
  4. March 2027 $395

Cheapest dates in February 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Jetstar
Depart20:35 Thu, 4 FebMEL → WLG 5h 25m · 1 stop
$381one way, per person
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About flights from Melbourne to Wellington

Melbourne (MEL) and Wellington (WLG) are about 2,570 km apart. Direct flights take around 3h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Qantas. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $381, and February 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Melbourne to Wellington?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $381 with Jetstar, departing Thursday 4 February 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $381 to $493.

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

February 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $381 one way.

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Qantas.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Wellington?

A direct flight takes about 3h 30m. Melbourne and Wellington are around 2,570 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Wellington?

Recent fares on this route were with Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar.

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