How many flights from Auckland to Wellington are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 71.9% of flights from Auckland to Wellington were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that direct flights are a common option for this route. Travelers can generally expect a high probability of finding a non-stop option when planning their trip.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Wellington?

The typical direct flight from Auckland to Wellington has a median duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes. This route covers a distance of 480 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 15 minutes. Travelers should consider direct options for a quicker journey between these two cities.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Auckland to Wellington?

Historically, good prices on flights from Auckland to Wellington are frequently available. This route is classified as one with frequent deals. Travelers can often find favorable fares when planning their trips between these two cities. The consistent availability of good prices makes this a popular route for budget-conscious travelers.

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2026-11-27 – 2026-12-07
AKL - Wellington
41% AI deal score
NZ$161
NZ$158
Round trip
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AKL - Wellington
46% AI deal score
NZ$193
NZ$158
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AKL - Wellington
46% AI deal score
NZ$193
NZ$158
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AKL - Wellington
42% AI deal score
NZ$166
NZ$158
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AKL - Wellington
41% AI deal score
NZ$159
NZ$158
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AKL - Wellington
46% AI deal score
NZ$190
NZ$158
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45% AI deal score
NZ$184
NZ$160
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Auckland to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Wellington

Flights from Auckland to Wellington typically range from $151–$410, with a median price of $237. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this popular short-haul connection.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Auckland to Wellington, the cheapest time to fly is often in January, with a median fare of $115. Other cost-effective months include May, where the median fare is $117, and February, with a median of $121.

A typical journey from Auckland to Wellington takes about 1h 10m, including connections. This is a short-haul route covering a distance of 480 km. For direct flights from Auckland to Wellington, the flight time is also approximately 1h 10m. When connecting, the median journey time extends to 7h 5m.

When flying from Auckland to Wellington, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 71.9% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, travelers typically encounter one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Wellington

Regular price: NZ$178 - NZ$419

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

The regular price range for this route is NZD178-NZD419. The current lowest deal is NZD158 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 10-Dec 14.

now NZ$158

Low NZ$178

High NZ$419

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Wellington

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Wellington is January, with a median price of $115. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $407. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$115

September

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$407

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Wellington

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Wellington

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$300

NZ$431

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$302

NZ$431

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$300

NZ$451

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$296

NZ$402

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$297

NZ$424

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$297

NZ$384

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

NZ$235 → NZ$158

33%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

NZ$235 → NZ$160

32%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

NZ$233 → NZ$160

31%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

NZ$233 → NZ$162

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Wellington

Auckland - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Auckland to Wellington are near the typical level, with a median of $237.

📅 Best time to fly

January, May, and February are historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are January ($115), May ($117), and February ($121).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 10m

Direct flights from Auckland to Wellington typically take 1 hour and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

71.9% of recent flights are direct

Most recent flights on this route, 71.9%, are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights on the Auckland to Wellington route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is a key departure point for flights from Auckland to Wellington.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~NZ$157

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Auckland to Wellington.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$157

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Cheapest

Palmerston North Airport is a major regional hub on the same island, offering a reliable alternative for domestic connections.

📍 ~135 km from Wellington (reachable by car, approximately 2-hour drive).

💸 Flights from ~NZ$225

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

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Best Elite deals to Wellington

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From AKL

Elite

Nov 27

Wellington, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$5,109

$2,267

Save $2,842

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 27

Wellington, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$5,158

$2,279

Save $2,879

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 17

Wellington, New Zealand

80% AI deal score

$6,873

$2,282

Save $4,591

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 03

Wellington, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$6,586

$2,282

Save $4,304

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 03

Wellington, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$6,742

$2,283

Save $4,459

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 21

Wellington, New Zealand

79% AI deal score

$6,694

$2,294

Save $4,400

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 11

Wellington, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$6,467

$2,282

Save $4,185

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 14

Wellington, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$6,557

$2,282

Save $4,275

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 12

Wellington, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$6,475

$2,282

Save $4,193

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 03

Wellington, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$6,396

$2,282

Save $4,114

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 12

Wellington, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$6,456

$2,283

Save $4,173

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Feb 21

Wellington, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$6,620

$2,283

Save $4,337

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Auckland to Wellington is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $247. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally results in higher prices, with an average of $543. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, making earlier booking more advantageous.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Auckland to Wellington is considered to be $151 or less. The median price for this route was $237. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $410 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $151 mark.

Historically, January, May, and February have been the cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Wellington. January had a median price of $115, while May followed closely with a median of $117. The annual median price for this route is $237, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. February also presented a median price of $121.

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Auckland to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Wellington

Regular price: NZ$178 - NZ$419

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

The regular price range for this route is NZD178-NZD419. The current lowest deal is NZD158 with Jetstar, for travel from Dec 10-Dec 14.

now NZ$158

Low NZ$178

High NZ$419

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Wellington

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$115

September

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$407

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Wellington

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Wellington

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$300

NZ$431

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$302

NZ$431

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$300

NZ$451

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$296

NZ$402

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$297

NZ$424

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$297

NZ$384

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

NZ$235 → NZ$158

33%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

NZ$235 → NZ$160

32%

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

NZ$233 → NZ$160

31%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

NZ$233 → NZ$162

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Wellington

Auckland - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Auckland to Wellington are near the typical level, with a median of $237.

📅 Best time to fly

January, May, and February are historically cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are January ($115), May ($117), and February ($121).

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 10m

Direct flights from Auckland to Wellington typically take 1 hour and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

71.9% of recent flights are direct

Most recent flights on this route, 71.9%, are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that offers direct flights on the Auckland to Wellington route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is a key departure point for flights from Auckland to Wellington.

📍 ~18 km from Auckland city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~NZ$157

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Auckland to Wellington.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$157

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Cheapest

Palmerston North Airport is a major regional hub on the same island, offering a reliable alternative for domestic connections.

Wellington, New Zealand

78% AI deal score

$6,620

$2,283

Save $4,337

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Cheap Flights from Auckland to Wellington

Today’s best flight deals from Auckland to Wellington

Auckland to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Wellington

Direct flights from Auckland to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Wellington

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

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Wellington

Auckland - Wellington route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January, May, and February are historically cheapest

Direct flights take 1h 10m

71.9% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Auckland main airports to depart from

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

Best Elite deals to Wellington

Nov 27

Nov 27

Feb 17

Feb 03

Feb 03

Feb 21

Feb 11

Feb 14

Feb 12

Feb 03

Feb 12

Feb 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Wellington?

What's a cheap fare from Auckland to Wellington?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Wellington?

How many flights from Auckland to Wellington are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Auckland to Wellington?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Auckland to Wellington?

Related routes

More routes from Auckland

Flights to Wellington from other cities

Auckland to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Wellington

Direct flights from Auckland to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Wellington

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

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Wellington

Auckland - Wellington route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January, May, and February are historically cheapest

Direct flights take 1h 10m

71.9% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Auckland main airports to depart from

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

Best Elite deals to Wellington

Nov 27

Nov 27

Feb 17

Feb 03

Feb 03

Feb 21

Feb 11

Feb 14

Feb 12

Feb 03

Feb 12

Feb 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Wellington?

What's a cheap fare from Auckland to Wellington?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Wellington?