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August 19 - August 26

Cheapest

WLG - Auckland

$110

$69

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July 20 - July 24

Cheapest

Earliest

WLG - Auckland

$100

$69

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July 28 - July 29

Cheapest

WLG - Auckland

$99

$69

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July 30 - July 31

Cheapest

WLG - Auckland

$99

$69

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July 29 - July 30

WLG - Auckland

$99

$70

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August 10 - August 12

WLG - Auckland

$118

$70

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August 4 - August 13

WLG - Auckland

$100

$70

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August 3 - August 5

WLG - Auckland

$116

$70

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August 3 - August 10

WLG - Auckland

$108

$70

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August 26 - August 28

Best

WLG - Auckland

$115

$70

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Insights for flights from Wellington to Auckland

The journey from Wellington to Auckland covers a distance of 480 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Wellington to Auckland, fares typically range from $63–$191, with a median of $127. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Auckland, December stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $48. Following closely, September offers a median fare of $63, and January presents a median of $69. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

Regarding direct flights from Wellington to Auckland, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 85.4% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This indicates a high prevalence of convenient non-stop options for this route.

The typical journey time from Wellington to Auckland is approximately 2h 10m, including any connections. Given that most itineraries are direct, this duration largely reflects the non-stop flight time. This makes for a relatively quick and efficient travel experience between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Auckland

Regular price: $91 - $223

Prices for flights from Wellington to Auckland are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $91 and $223. The current lowest deal is $69 with Jetstar, for travel from Aug 19 to Aug 26.

now $69

Low $91

High $223

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Auckland

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to AKL is December, with a median price of $48. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $160. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $48

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $160

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Direct flights from Wellington to Auckland

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Auckland

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

$122

$92

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

$122

$93

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

$101

$93

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

$109

$94

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

$89

$88

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

$103

$94

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$194 → $81

58%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$195 → $87

55%

1 night

Dec 11 - Dec 12

$193 → $87

55%

14 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 29

$191 → $87

55%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Auckland

Wellington - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Wellington to Auckland are above the typical level, with a median price of $127.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Auckland, with a median price of $48.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 10m

The typical direct flight from Wellington to Auckland takes 2 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

85.4% of deals are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 85.4% of deals being non-stop options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is one airline that offers direct flights from Wellington to Auckland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Wellington to Auckland are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International is a convenient departure airport for flights to Auckland.

📍 ~5 km from Wellington (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$69

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is the primary international gateway to Auckland, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~20 km from Auckland city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$69

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Cheapest

Hamilton Airport can be a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for travelers heading to the Waikato region.

📍 ~135 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$126

Tauranga (TRG)

Tauranga Airport is a viable alternative for travelers heading to the southern Auckland catchment area.

📍 ~150 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$155

Whangarei (WRE)

Whangarei Airport is a primary alternative for travelers located north of Auckland, avoiding city traffic.

📍 ~135 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$229

Rotorua Regional (ROT)

Rotorua Regional Airport is an alternative for those in the wider Bay of Plenty/Waikato area.

📍 ~175 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$129

Kerikeri (KKE)

Kerikeri Airport is a secondary option for the far Northland region, useful if Auckland Airport is inaccessible.

📍 ~200 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$227

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From WLG

Elite

Nov 07

Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,127

From WLG

Elite

Aug 15

Auckland, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,218

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Historically, the best time to book flights from Wellington to Auckland is 60+ days before departure, with an average price of $141. Booking within 14-27 days of departure typically sees an average price of $150. For travelers booking at the last minute, within 0-6 days of departure, the average price rises to $307. Across the trailing quarter, prices generally increase as the departure date approaches.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Wellington to Auckland is considered to be around $63 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $127. Prices above $191 are typically in the more expensive range. These figures are based on observed prices over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Auckland, with a median price of $48. September also offers competitive prices, with a median of $63. The annual median price for this route is $127, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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