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If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of June. Take advantage of this per

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Airlines that fly from Melbourne to Wellington

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1 AUD = 1.22 NZD

1 NZD = 0.82 AUD

Last checked on Mon, 18/05

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

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 3 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,572.54 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Melbourne to Wellington?

When you fly from Melbourne to Wellington the average price is $617. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Wellington at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Wellington is $320. 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.

How is the weather in Wellington compared to Melbourne?

While in Melbourne temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Wellington's temperatures can rise to 18º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 10º ºC in Wellington, compared to the 11º ºC average in Melbourne.

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):

Which are the airlines with flights from Melbourne to Wellington?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Melbourne to Wellington are:

Air New Zealand.
Qantas Airways.
Emirates.

Air New Zealand

Jetstar
Virgin Australia

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