Cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne

8 nonstop flights a week. Operated by Qantas, about 4h 5m in the air, 1,598 mi (2,572 km). Tickets from $225, nonstop from $257.

Flights from Wellington to Melbourne

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Wellington to Melbourne at a glance

flight time, nonstop
4h 5m
straight-line distance
1,598 mi (2,572 km)
flights a week
8
next flight
10 November
first and last departure
14:35 - 20:05
lowest price, with a connection, 21 November
$225
lowest nonstop price
$257
airline
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Wellington to Melbourne ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: March 2027, tickets from $198. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is November 2026: from $225. The average across months is $211.

Wellington to Melbourne flight schedule

8 flights a week. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
QF 172
Qantas
14:35 Wellington International
16:40 Tullamarine, terminal 2
4h 5m
Daily
Boeing 737-800
QF 174
Qantas
20:05 Wellington International
22:10 Tullamarine, terminal 2
4h 5m
Sun
Boeing 737-800

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

Airlines flying Wellington to Melbourne

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

Airports

Where flights from Wellington to Melbourne depart and land

Departure from Wellington

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

Arrival in Melbourne

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

When to visit Melbourne

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, +17° to +26° by day, sea +13° to +22°. In November it is +21° by day and +11° at night, sea +18°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+26° +15° +22° 9 days
Feb
+26° +15° +22° 6 days
Mar
+24° +14° +21° 8 days
Apr
+20° +11° +18° 9 days
May
+16° +8° +15° 10 days
Jun
+14° +7° +12° 13 days
Jul
+13° +6° +11° 13 days
Aug
+15° +7° +12° 11 days
Sep
+17° +8° +13° 13 days
Oct
+19° +9° +16° 15 days
Nov
+21° +11° +18° 13 days
Dec
+24° +13° +20° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Wellington to Melbourne?
A nonstop flight takes 4 hours 5 minutes on average.
How far is Melbourne from Wellington?
1,598 mi (2,572 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Wellington to Melbourne?
Qantas (8 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Wellington to Melbourne?
There are 8 a week, about 1.1 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Wellington to Melbourne?
The first departure is at 14:35 (QF172), the last at 20:05 (QF174). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Melbourne?
March 2027: tickets from $198. The most expensive is November 2026, from $225.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Wellington to Melbourne?
21 November 2026 (Saturday): from $225 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 2 hours behind Wellington. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Wellington airport do flights to Melbourne leave from?
Wellington International (8 a week).