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August 6 - August 31

Cheapest

NPL - Wellington

$103

$121

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August 1 - August 8

Cheapest

Best

NPL - Wellington

$116

$121

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August 2 - August 12

Best

NPL - Wellington

$108

$122

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September 11 - September 13

Best

NPL - Wellington

$118

$122

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July 18 - July 20

Earliest

NPL - Wellington

$98

$123

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July 25 - July 29

NPL - Wellington

$96

$128

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July 25 - August 17

NPL - Wellington

$90

$128

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August 2 - August 16

NPL - Wellington

$105

$128

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August 9 - August 19

NPL - Wellington

$108

$128

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July 25 - August 16

NPL - Wellington

$90

$128

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Insights for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

Fares for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington typically range from $146–$321, with a median of $233. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. If you are looking for cheap flights from New Plymouth to Wellington, it is worth noting that 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $64. Following closely are December and November, both offering median fares of $65.

A typical journey from New Plymouth to Wellington takes about 4h 25m, including connections. This duration accounts for itineraries that are not direct. The route covers a distance of 263 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

For direct flights from New Plymouth to Wellington, 35.8% of recent itineraries were non-stop. Since this is a connecting-dominant route, most itineraries connect at least once, typically involving 1 stopover when a connection is required. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find flights.

How much is a round trip from New Plymouth to Wellington

Regular price: $88 - $256

Prices for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington is between $88 and $256. The current lowest deal is $121 with Air New Zealand for travel from Aug 6-Aug 31.

now $121

Low $88

High $256

The cheapest time to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington

The cheapest month to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington is February, with a median price of $64. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $312. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $64

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $312

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Direct flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from New Plymouth to Wellington

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

$159

$307

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

$91

$128

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

$96

$160

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

$98

$123

One-way

Mon, Jul 20

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

$92

$128

One-way

Wed, Jul 22

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

$90

$128

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$118 → $122

7 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 8

$116 → $121

10 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 12

$108 → $122

13%

8 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 16

$111 → $128

16%

Popular Airports to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington

New Plymouth - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from New Plymouth to Wellington are above the typical level, with a median price of $233.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington, with a median price of $64.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 4h 25m.

The typical flight duration from New Plymouth to Wellington is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Connecting flights make up 64.2% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights.

Air New Zealand is an airline that offers direct flights from New Plymouth to Wellington.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington are frequent, with 0.87 deals per day.

New Plymouth main airports to depart from

New Plymouth (NPL)

Cheapest

New Plymouth Airport (NPL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Wellington.

📍 ~12 km from New Plymouth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$121

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from New Plymouth.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$121

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Palmerston North Airport is a practical land-based alternative to Wellington, offering reliable regional service and road accessibility.

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

💸 Flights from ~$274

Kapiti Coast (PPQ)

Kapiti Coast Airport is the closest alternative by distance, convenient for travelers in northern Wellington suburbs.

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

💸 Flights from ~$387

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is a major international gateway with an extensive route network and high reliability.

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

💸 Flights from ~$141

Whanganui Airport (WAG)

Whanganui Airport is a regional alternative for domestic travel, located on the same island as Wellington.

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

💸 Flights from ~$318

Nelson (NSN)

Nelson Airport is a major regional airport with good flight frequency and connectivity to other hubs.

📍 ~130 km from Wellington (requires crossing Cook Strait).

💸 Flights from ~$271

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Historically, the best prices for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington are found when booking 14-27 days in advance, with an average price of $188. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees an average price of $230. For those booking 60 or more days in advance, the average price is around $205. Waiting until 0-6 days before departure usually results in the highest average price of $244.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New Plymouth to Wellington is considered to be $146 or less. The median price for this route was $233. Approximately 25% of all observed prices were $146 or lower, while 75% of prices were $321 or less. These figures are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington are February, December, and November, all with a median price of $64 or $65. The annual median price for this route is $233. While December is one of the cheapest months, it also represents the most expensive month on average, indicating significant price fluctuations within the month.

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Insights for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

How much is a round trip from New Plymouth to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington

Direct flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from New Plymouth to Wellington

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

Popular Airports to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington

New Plymouth - Wellington route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Typical flight time is 4h 25m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Air New Zealand offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

New Plymouth main airports to depart from

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

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How often do New Plymouth to Wellington flight prices drop?

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