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Cheap flights from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL)

WLG — MEL
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Wellington to Melbourne are usually found in May or February, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$510
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Compare providers for flights from Wellington to Melbourne

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Wellington-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wellington-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wellington-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wellington-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Wellington-Melbourne Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Travel insights for flights from Wellington to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wellington to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Wellington to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Melbourne Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Wellington to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Wellington to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 22, 2024.

The most flights from WLG to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

    Wellington (WLG) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Wellington; the airport handles an average of 11 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Wellington airport to Melbourne. It is only a 3.3 mi journey to Wellington (WLG) from Wellington’s city center.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport consider choosing Emirates (85%), Finnair (85%) or Qantas Airways (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Wellington to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Wellington to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$196Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$337Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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