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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington

15 nonstop flights a week, 1 of them today. Operated by 2 airlines, about 3h 35m in the air, 1,598 mi (2,572 km). Tickets from $261, nonstop from $315.

Flights from Melbourne to Wellington

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Prices by day: Melbourne to Wellington

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Best fares from Melbourne to Wellington

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $308 8 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $315 8 December 2026, Air New Zealand Cheapest in the next 7 days $370 16 November, Mon Cheapest weekend departure $373 Fri, 13 November 2026 Cheapest month March 2027 tickets from $261

Melbourne to Wellington at a glance

flight time, from 3h 30m to 3h 40m
3h 35m
straight-line distance
1,598 mi (2,572 km)
flights a week
15
flight today
1
first and last departure
08:00 - 18:20
lowest price, nonstop, 13 March
$261
lowest nonstop price
$315
airlines
2

Melbourne to Wellington ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: March 2027, tickets from $261. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is November 2026: from $370. The average across months is $303.

Melbourne to Wellington flight schedule

15 flights a week, 1 today, 3 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
QF 171
Qantas
08:00 Tullamarine, terminal 2
13:30 Wellington International
3h 30m
Daily
Boeing 737-800
NZ 258
Air New Zealand
09:10 Tullamarine, terminal 2
14:45 Wellington International
3h 35m
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Airbus A320 NEO
QF 173
Qantas
13:30 Tullamarine, terminal 2
19:00 Wellington International
3h 30m
Sun
Boeing 737-800
NZ 256
Air New Zealand
18:20 Tullamarine, terminal 2
23:55 Wellington International
3h 35m
Mon, Thu
Airbus A320 NEO

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 28 March.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
QF 171
Qantas
09:00 Tullamarine, terminal 2
14:35 Wellington International
3h 35m
Seasonal
Boeing 737-800
NZ 254
Air New Zealand
09:10 Tullamarine, terminal 2
14:50 Wellington International
3h 40m
Seasonal
Airbus A320 NEO
NZ 256
Air New Zealand
18:10 Tullamarine, terminal 2
23:50 Wellington International
3h 40m
Seasonal
Airbus A320 NEO

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Wellington is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Melbourne to Wellington

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Qantas8 a week Air New Zealand7 a week

Airports

Where flights from Melbourne to Wellington depart and land

Departure from Melbourne

Tullamarine MEL

15 flights a week, terminal 2, 12 mi (19 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Arrival in Wellington

Wellington International WLG

15 flights a week, 4 mi (6 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Wellington?
A nonstop flight takes 3 hours 35 minutes on average, from 3h 30m to 3h 40m depending on the flight.
How far is Wellington from Melbourne?
1,598 mi (2,572 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne to Wellington?
Qantas (8 a week) and Air New Zealand (7 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Melbourne to Wellington?
1 flight today and 15 a week, about 2.1 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Melbourne to Wellington?
The first departure is at 08:00 (QF171), the last at 18:20 (NZ256). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Wellington?
March 2027: tickets from $261. The most expensive is November 2026, from $370.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Melbourne to Wellington?
8 December 2026 (Tuesday): from $308 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Melbourne to Wellington?
Air New Zealand: nonstop tickets from $315 on 8 December by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Wellington?
Wellington is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Melbourne airport do flights to Wellington leave from?
Tullamarine (15 a week).