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Cheap Flights from Hamilton to Wellington

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Today’s best flight deals from Hamilton to Wellington

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Hamilton to Wellington

July 23 - July 30

Cheapest

HLZ - Wellington

$118

$126

Round trip

July 18 - July 20

Cheapest
Earliest

HLZ - Wellington

$124

$126

Round trip

July 22 - July 29

HLZ - Wellington

$118

$127

Round trip

July 18 - July 21

Earliest

HLZ - Wellington

$125

$130

Round trip

August 1 - August 3

HLZ - Wellington

$153

$130

Round trip

December 23 - December 26

Best

HLZ - Wellington

$154

$130

Round trip

December 26 - December 29

Best

HLZ - Wellington

$154

$130

Round trip

December 21 - December 24

HLZ - Wellington

$153

$130

Round trip

July 24 - July 31

HLZ - Wellington

$118

$131

Round trip

July 24 - July 26

HLZ - Wellington

$121

$131

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Hamilton to Wellington

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Hamilton to Wellington connect at least once, with only 37% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.
Right now, fares from Hamilton to Wellington are typically $158–$512, with a median of $255. Current fares are above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for savings if you track prices.
If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Hamilton to Wellington, consider traveling in August, when the median fare is $68. Other affordable months include October, with a median fare of $70, and February, where the median fare is $71.
A typical journey from Hamilton to Wellington takes approximately 6h 5m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect on this route.
The distance between Hamilton and Wellington is 387 km, which classifies this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, even with potential connections.

How much is a round trip from Hamilton to Wellington

Regular price: $92 - $271

Prices from Hamilton to Wellington are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Hamilton to Wellington is between $92 and $271. The current lowest deal is $126 with Air New Zealand, for travel from July 23 to July 30.

now $126

Low $92

High $271

The cheapest time to fly from Hamilton to Wellington

Flights from HLZ to WLG are cheapest in August, with a median price of $68. The most expensive month to fly is May, with a median price of $618. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $68

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $618

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Direct flights from Hamilton to Wellington

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Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Hamilton to Wellington

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HLZ - Wellington

Jetstar

Hamilton (HLZ) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

$271

$281

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HLZ - Wellington

Air New Zealand

Hamilton (HLZ) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

$301

$650

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

HLZ - Wellington

Air New Zealand

Hamilton (HLZ) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

$282

$241

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

⌛ Last-Minute

HLZ - Wellington

Air New Zealand

Hamilton (HLZ) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

$126

$143

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HLZ - Wellington

Air New Zealand

Hamilton (HLZ) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

$113

$133

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HLZ - Wellington

Air New Zealand

Hamilton (HLZ) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

$113

$133

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Hamilton to Wellington

2 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 25

$282  →  $241

15%

3 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 26

$154  →  $130

16%

3 nights

Dec 26 - Dec 29

$154  →  $130

16%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$153  →  $130

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Hamilton to Wellington

Hamilton - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Hamilton to Wellington are near the typical level at $126.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Hamilton to Wellington, with a median price of $68.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 6h 5m.

The median flight duration from Hamilton to Wellington is 6 hours and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Air New Zealand offers direct flights.

Air New Zealand is an airline offering direct flights from Hamilton to Wellington.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand has direct flights.

Air New Zealand offers direct flights from Hamilton to Wellington, with deals found.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights for more options.

Connecting flights make up 63% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover.

Hamilton main airports to depart from

Hamilton (HLZ)

Cheapest

Hamilton Airport (HLZ) offers a convenient departure point for flights to Wellington.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$126

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is the primary arrival airport for flights from Hamilton to Wellington.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$126

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Palmerston North is a reliable regional hub and practical land-based alternative to Wellington.

📍 ~100 km from Wellington (reachable by car or rail).

💸 Flights from ~$252

Kapiti Coast (PPQ)

Kapiti Coast is the closest alternative airport, convenient for northern Wellington suburbs.

📍 ~50 km from Wellington (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$485

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International is a major international gateway, often a primary diversion for Wellington.

📍 ~300 km from Wellington (requires ferry or separate flight).

💸 Flights from ~$74

Whanganui Airport (WAG)

Whanganui Airport is a regional alternative if other options are unavailable.

📍 ~150 km from Wellington (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$388

Nelson (NSN)

Nelson is a major regional airport with good connectivity, useful if heading to the South Island.

📍 ~100 km from Wellington (requires crossing Cook Strait).

💸 Flights from ~$231

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

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Best Elite deals to Wellington

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From HLZ

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Jul 31

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,677

$2,351

Save $326

From HLZ

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Jul 19

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,563

$2,352

Save $211

From HLZ

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Jul 23

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,577

$2,352

Save $225

From HLZ

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Jul 19

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,648

$2,360

Save $288

From HLZ

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Jul 23

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,663

$2,360

Save $303

From HLZ

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Sep 29

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,782

$2,440

Save $342

From HLZ

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Jul 23

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,669

$2,446

Save $223

From HLZ

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Jul 21

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,570

$2,351

Save $219

From HLZ

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Jul 18

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,563

$2,352

Save $211

From HLZ

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Oct 11

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,639

$2,353

Save $286

From HLZ

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Sep 29

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,582

$2,353

Save $229

From HLZ

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Jul 21

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,652

$2,359

Save $293

From HLZ

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Jul 18

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,585

$2,360

Save $225

From HLZ

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Sep 18

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,665

$2,439

Save $226

From HLZ

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Sep 18

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,623

$2,439

Save $184

From HLZ

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Sep 29

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,666

$2,440

Save $226

From HLZ

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Jul 21

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,663

$2,445

Save $218

From HLZ

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Jul 31

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,587

$2,445

Save $142

From HLZ

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Jul 18

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,650

$2,446

Save $204

From HLZ

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Jul 19

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,652

$2,446

Save $206

From HLZ

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Sep 18

Wellington, New Zealand

43% AI deal score

$2,589

$2,439

Save $150

From HLZ

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Jul 09

Wellington, New Zealand

43% AI deal score

$2,566

$2,489

Save $77

From HLZ

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Jul 22

Wellington, New Zealand

43% AI deal score

$2,668

$2,576

Save $92

From HLZ

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Jul 25

Wellington, New Zealand

43% AI deal score

$2,691

$2,580

Save $111

From HLZ

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Jul 12

Wellington, New Zealand

42% AI deal score

$2,569

$2,559

Save $10

From HLZ

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Jul 15

Wellington, New Zealand

42% AI deal score

$2,577

From HLZ

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Jul 20

Wellington, New Zealand

42% AI deal score

$2,660

$2,641

Save $19

From HLZ

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Nov 02

Wellington, New Zealand

41% AI deal score

$2,352

From HLZ

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Jul 14

Wellington, New Zealand

41% AI deal score

$2,570

From HLZ

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Jul 13

Wellington, New Zealand

41% AI deal score

$2,580

From HLZ

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Aug 09

Wellington, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$2,445

From HLZ

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Jul 06

Wellington, New Zealand

35% AI deal score

$3,117

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Hamilton to Wellington is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price is around $157. Booking 7-13 days out also offers a good average price of $200. Prices tend to be significantly higher for last-minute bookings, averaging $652 for flights booked 0-6 days before departure.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Hamilton to Wellington is considered to be $158 or less. The median price for this route historically is $255. Fares can go up to $512 or more, representing the higher end of prices observed in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Hamilton to Wellington include August, with a median price of $68, and October, with a median price of $70. February also shows a low median price of $71. The annual median price for this route is $255, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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