What percentage of Gisborne to Wellington flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 28.4% of flights from Gisborne to Wellington are direct. This means that a significant portion of travelers on this route will typically have at least one stopover. For those flights that do involve connections, the median number of stopovers is one. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating flight options.

How many hours is the flight from Gisborne to Wellington?

The typical direct flight from Gisborne to Wellington has a median duration of 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 401 kilometers. If your journey includes one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 4 hours and 50 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this particular journey. Travelers should factor in these durations when selecting their preferred flight option.

How often do cheap flights from Gisborne to Wellington come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Gisborne to Wellington come up frequently. This route is classified as one with regular opportunities for finding economical fares. Travelers can typically expect to see a consistent availability of deals for this destination. This consistent frequency can be beneficial for those planning their travel within a 30-day window.

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Gisborne to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Gisborne to Wellington

A typical journey from Gisborne to Wellington takes about 1h 20m, including connecting itineraries. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 401 kilometers.

For those looking for cheap flights from Gisborne to Wellington, the cheapest months to fly are typically November, January, and February, all with a median fare of $138. This is notably lower than the overall median for the route.

Fares for flights from Gisborne to Wellington typically range from $153–$311, with a median of $228. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals can be less common. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

Most itineraries from Gisborne to Wellington connect at least once, with only 28.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1, with a median connecting journey time of 4h 50m.

How much is a round trip from Gisborne to Wellington

Regular price: NZ$177 - NZ$540

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

The regular price range for flights from Gisborne to Wellington is NZD177 to NZD540. The current lowest deal is NZD294 with Air New Zealand for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now NZ$294

Low NZ$177

High NZ$540

The cheapest time to fly from Gisborne to Wellington

The cheapest month to fly from Gisborne to Wellington is March, with a median price of $136. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $310. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$136

September

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$310

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Feb

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Aug

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Dec

Direct flights from Gisborne to Wellington

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Gisborne to Wellington

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$365

NZ$735

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$220

NZ$438

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$220

NZ$531

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$220

NZ$519

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$220

NZ$354

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$220

NZ$294

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

NZ$218 → NZ$313

44%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

NZ$218 → NZ$352

62%

7 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 15

NZ$218 → NZ$435

100%

7 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 18

NZ$218 → NZ$515

137%

Popular Airports to fly from Gisborne to Wellington

Gisborne - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Gisborne to Wellington are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November, January, or February for the best prices.

Historically, November, January, and February offer the lowest median prices at $138.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 20m.

Direct flights to Wellington typically take 1 hour and 20 minutes, connecting flights take 4h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Air New Zealand offers direct flights.

Air New Zealand offers direct flights on this route, with 28.4% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand has direct deals.

Air New Zealand has recently offered direct deals for flights from Gisborne to Wellington.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from Gisborne to Wellington are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

Gisborne main airports to depart from

Gisborne (GIS)

Cheapest

Gisborne Airport (GIS) is a convenient departure point for flights to Wellington.

📍 ~4 km from Gisborne city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~NZ$233

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is ideal for reaching Wellington and surrounding areas from Gisborne.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$236

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 (approximately 2-hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$463

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the best prices for Gisborne to Wellington. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $183. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw an average price of $287. Even flights booked 28-59 days out had an average price of $287, indicating that earlier booking beyond two months is generally more economical.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Gisborne to Wellington is considered to be $153 or less. The median price for this route was $228 during the same period. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of flights costing $311 or more. Aiming for prices at or below $153 can help secure a more economical fare.

Historically, November, January, and February have shown the lowest median prices for flights from Gisborne to Wellington, all at $138. The annual median price for this route is $228, indicating that these months offer significant savings. While November appears as both cheapest and most expensive in the provided data, January and February consistently present lower median fares, making them favorable times to travel.

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Gisborne to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Gisborne to Wellington

A typical journey from Gisborne to Wellington takes about 1h 20m, including connecting itineraries. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 401 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Gisborne to Wellington

Regular price: NZ$177 - NZ$540

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

The regular price range for flights from Gisborne to Wellington is NZD177 to NZD540. The current lowest deal is NZD294 with Air New Zealand for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now NZ$294

Low NZ$177

High NZ$540

The cheapest time to fly from Gisborne to Wellington

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$136

September

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$310

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Gisborne to Wellington

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Gisborne to Wellington

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$365

NZ$735

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$220

NZ$438

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$220

NZ$531

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$220

NZ$519

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$220

NZ$354

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$220

NZ$294

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

NZ$218 → NZ$313

44%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

NZ$218 → NZ$352

62%

7 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 15

NZ$218 → NZ$435

100%

7 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 18

NZ$218 → NZ$515

137%

Popular Airports to fly from Gisborne to Wellington