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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 78.2% of flights from Auckland to Wellington were non-stop. For journeys that included a stopover, travelers typically experienced one intermediate stop. This indicates that direct flights are a common option for this route.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Auckland to Wellington have been frequent. This route is often characterized by consistent availability of favorable fares. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing for this destination.

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To Wellington

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Q: 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 5 minutes. This route covers an approximate distance of 480 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 20 minutes.

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AKL - Wellington
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NZ$183
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Auckland to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Wellington

Fares for cheap flights from Auckland to Wellington typically range from $113–$269, with a median price of $164. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route, and only 7% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for price drops.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Wellington? The data indicates that December is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $61. Following December, January offers competitive prices with a median of $88, and April is also a strong contender, showing a median fare of $96.

For travelers considering direct flights from Auckland to Wellington, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 78.2% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, most typically involve one stopover.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Wellington? A typical journey, including any connections, takes approximately 1h 5m. Non-stop flights also have a median duration of 1h 5m, while connecting itineraries can extend the travel time significantly, with a median of 7h 25m.

The distance between Auckland and Wellington is 480 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the prevalence of direct flights and shorter overall journey times for most travelers.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Wellington

Regular price: NZ$145 - NZ$417

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from NZD 145 to NZD 417. The current lowest deal is NZD 159 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 7-Oct 13.

now NZ$159

Low NZ$145

High NZ$417

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 $56. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $214. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$56

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$214

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

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$191

NZ$160

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$321

NZ$263

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$190

NZ$160

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$180

NZ$160

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$180

NZ$160

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$180

NZ$160

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 3 - Dec 4

NZ$416 → NZ$305

27%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

NZ$363 → NZ$255

30%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

NZ$363 → NZ$256

29%

5 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 9

NZ$340 → NZ$255

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Wellington

Auckland - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Wellington are above the typical level at $159.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $61 for Auckland to Wellington.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 5m

Direct flights from Auckland to Wellington typically take 1 hour and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

78.2% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 78.2% of recent flights being nonstop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that provides direct flights from Auckland to Wellington.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Auckland to Wellington are frequent, appearing often.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$139

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$139

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$210

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From AKL

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Oct 10

Wellington, New Zealand

83% AI deal score

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$2,222

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From AKL

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Nov 05

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$5,252

$2,159

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Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 04

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$5,272

$2,159

Save $3,113

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 04

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$5,254

$2,159

Save $3,095

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 01

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$5,238

$2,159

Save $3,079

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 01

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$5,242

$2,159

Save $3,083

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 11

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$5,290

$2,161

Save $3,129

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 11

Wellington, New Zealand

82% AI deal score

$5,247

$2,161

Save $3,086

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 18

Wellington, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$5,256

$2,180

Save $3,076

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 18

Wellington, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$5,299

$2,180

Save $3,119

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 18

Wellington, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$5,413

$2,180

Save $3,233

QantasLink

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Nov 11

Wellington, New Zealand

81% AI deal score

$5,247

$2,231

Save $3,016

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Historically, booking flights from Auckland to Wellington between 28 and 59 days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. For instance, the average price in this window was $151. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $335. Planning your trip within this optimal booking window can help secure more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Auckland to Wellington is considered a good deal at or below $113. The median price observed for this route over the same period was $164. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $269 or less.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Wellington, with a median price of $61. January and April also offered lower median prices at $88 and $96, respectively. The annual median price for this route was $164, indicating significant savings are possible by choosing to travel in these months.

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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$145 - NZ$417

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from NZD 145 to NZD 417. The current lowest deal is NZD 159 with Jetstar, for travel from Oct 7-Oct 13.

now NZ$159

Low NZ$145

High NZ$417

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Wellington

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$56

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$214

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

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$191

NZ$160

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$321

NZ$263

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$190

NZ$160

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$180

NZ$160

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$180

NZ$160

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Wellington

Auckland (AKL) - Wellington (WLG)

Jetstar

NZ$180

NZ$160

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 3 - Dec 4

NZ$416 → NZ$305

27%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

NZ$363 → NZ$255

30%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

NZ$363 → NZ$256

29%

5 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 9

NZ$340 → NZ$255

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Wellington

Auckland - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Wellington are above the typical level at $159.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $61 for Auckland to Wellington.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 5m

Direct flights from Auckland to Wellington typically take 1 hour and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

78.2% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with 78.2% of recent flights being nonstop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that provides direct flights from Auckland to Wellington.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Auckland to Wellington are frequent, appearing often.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$139

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$139

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

81% AI deal score

$5,247

$2,231

Save $3,016

Emirates Airlines

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 above the typical level

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 1h 5m

78.2% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Oct 10

Nov 05

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 01

Nov 01

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 18

Nov 18

Nov 18

Nov 11

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 above the typical level

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Direct flights take 1h 5m

78.2% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Oct 10

Nov 05

Nov 04

Nov 04

Nov 01

Nov 01

Nov 11

Nov 11

Nov 18

Nov 18

Nov 18

Nov 11

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?