Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG) flights
An economy award from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $71.20. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG): Air New Zealand and Qantas. The two airports are 1,609 miles (2,590 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance and Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Christchurch, Queenstown and Sydney and more.
How many miles MEL to WLG costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand | 10,000 | $71.20–130 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $91.20–330 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $121.20–430 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $71.20–300 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $80.30–152.75 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand | 14,500 | $71.20–130 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand | 15,000 | $99.20–158 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 15,000 | $71.20–130 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand | 15,000 | $71.20–130 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 15,000 | $151.20–350 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas | 15,000 | $71.20–130 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand | 17,500 | $71.20–130 |
Business and first class prices, and 8 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MEL to WLG
- Air New ZealandStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book MEL to WLG with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air New Zealand
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air New Zealand
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air New Zealand
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air New Zealand
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air New Zealand
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air New Zealand
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air New Zealand
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air New Zealand
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air New Zealand
- United MileagePlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air New Zealand
MEL to WLG with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Christchurch (CHC)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Queenstown (ZQN)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way+1
- Via Sydney (SYD)Qantas the whole way
- Via Auckland (AKL)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way+1
- Via Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL)Jetstar the whole way
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Qantas the whole way
MEL to WLG: common questions
How many miles does MEL to WLG cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $71.20. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (11,000), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEL to WLG?
Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Qantas (oneworld) fly nonstop from Melbourne (MEL) to Wellington (WLG).
How far is Melbourne from Wellington by plane?
Melbourne (MEL) and Wellington (WLG) are 1,609 miles (2,590 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MEL to WLG award flights?
23 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club and 15 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Melbourne and Wellington?
The most direct connections are through Christchurch (CHC), Queenstown (ZQN), Sydney (SYD), Auckland (AKL) and Coolangatta (Gold Coast) (OOL). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Christchurch.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.