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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Wellington

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Melbourne Wellington
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Sat., 03 Aug. MEL - WLG
Sun., 04 Aug. WLG - MEL
$710 $684
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Mon., 29 Jul. MEL - WLG
$184 $180
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Melbourne Wellington
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Mon., 22 Jul. MEL - WLG
Fri., 26 Jul. WLG - MEL
$530
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Melbourne Wellington
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Tue., 16 Jul. MEL - WLG
Wed., 17 Jul. WLG - MEL
$762 $759
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Melbourne Wellington
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Tue., 30 Jul. MEL - WLG
Wed., 31 Jul. WLG - MEL
$777 $767
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Melbourne Wellington
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Thu., 08 Aug. MEL - WLG
Fri., 09 Aug. WLG - MEL
$584
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
23% Trains in Wellington are 23% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne $5.3
Wellington $4.09
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
1% A meal in Wellington is 1% cheaper than a meal in Melbourne.
Melbourne $23
Wellington $22.72
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 1.11 NZD
1 NZD = 0.91 AUD
Last checked on 10 July 2024
Distance: 2573 kms
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 50 kms
Essendon (MEB) How far from city centre: 15 kms
Moorabbin (MBW) How far from city centre: 15 kms
Wellington airports
Wellington International Airport (WLG) How far from city centre: 6 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Wellington

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Wellington?
The total flight time between Melbourne and Wellington is of around 03:46 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,682 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Wellington is $180. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Wellington expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Wellington costs an average of 3.61 AUD, 34% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of 5.50 AUD, while train tickets costs 23% less in Wellington: 4.09 AUD against 5.30 AUD in Melbourne. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 22.72 AUD in Wellington, 1% less than the 23.00 AUD in Melbourne. The price of the coffee is around 2% cheaper in Wellington, with an average of 5.13 AUD, while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.22 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Wellington?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions New Zealand may apply when travelling from Melbourne. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Wellington compared to Melbourne?
While in Melbourne the temperatures can reach an average of 37.14 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Wellington's temperatures can go up to 22.98 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.7 ºC in Wellington, compared to the -1.12 ºC average degrees reported in Melbourne. During the winter period, Melbourne can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Wellington have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Melbourne and Wellington?
The main airport route flying between Melbourne and Wellington is: Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Qantas Airways.
  • Emirates.
  • Air New Zealand.

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