What is the cheapest way to get from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The cheapest way to get from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which costs $300 - $650 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The fastest way to get from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $300 - $650.

How far is it from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

The distance between Wellington and Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 2596 km.

How long does it take to get from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (MEL), including transfers.

What is the time difference between Wellington and Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 2h behind Wellington. It is currently 7:31 PM in Wellington and 5:31 PM in Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Where can I stay near Melbourne Airport (MEL)?

There are 5311+ hotels available in Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Wellington to Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Melbourne Airport (MEL) by plane, car ferry, or train

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Fly from Wellington
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane WLG - MEL
6h 21m
$307–609
Train to Paraparaumu, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wellington Station to Paraparaumu Stationtrain
2. Fly from Paraparaumu (PPQ) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane PPQ - MEL
10h 57m
$201–887
Car ferry to Woodbourne Airport, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane BHE - MEL
14h 5m
$357–1,207

Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

46Weekly Planes

6h 22mAverage Duration

$147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,596.3 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia?

Qantas, Air New Zealand, and Jetstar fly from Wellington (WLG) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 4 hours.

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