What percentage of Gisborne to Wellington flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 28.4% of flights from Gisborne to Wellington were direct. For travelers who prefer non-stop journeys, this percentage indicates that direct options are available but not always the majority. When connecting flights are necessary, the median number of stopovers observed was 1.

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 itinerary includes one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 4 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Gisborne to Wellington are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find favorable prices for this route. While specific deal frequency can fluctuate, the overall trend indicates a consistent availability of more affordable options.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Gisborne to Wellington

2026-11-23 – 2026-11-30
GIS - Wellington
40% AI deal score
NZ$209
NZ$223
Round trip
2027-01-14 – 2027-01-21
GIS - Wellington
43% AI deal score
NZ$243
NZ$225
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2027-01-18 – 2027-01-25
GIS - Wellington
43% AI deal score
NZ$243
NZ$225
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2027-01-20 – 2027-01-27
GIS - Wellington
43% AI deal score
NZ$247
NZ$225
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2027-01-07 – 2027-01-14
GIS - Wellington
41% AI deal score
NZ$233
NZ$226
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2027-01-07 – 2027-01-23
GIS - Wellington
40% AI deal score
NZ$227
NZ$235
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2026-12-28 – 2027-01-02
GIS - Wellington
41% AI deal score
NZ$244
NZ$235
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2027-01-04 – 2027-01-23
GIS - Wellington
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NZ$220
NZ$235
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2027-01-04 – 2027-01-22
GIS - Wellington
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NZ$221
NZ$235
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GIS - Wellington
40% AI deal score
NZ$234
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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. For flights that involve connections, the median travel time extends to 4h 50m. This route is considered a short-haul flight, covering a distance of 401 kilometers.

When 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 makes these months significantly more affordable compared to the overall median fare 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 significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are currently scarce. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

Most itineraries for flights from Gisborne to Wellington connect at least once, with only 28.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Gisborne to Wellington

Regular price: NZ$172 - NZ$503

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Gisborne to Wellington is NZD172 to NZD503. The current lowest deal is NZD223 with Air New Zealand for travel from Nov 23 to Nov 30.

now NZ$223

Low NZ$172

High NZ$503

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

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May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Gisborne to Wellington

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Gisborne to Wellington

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$244

NZ$470

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$246

NZ$612

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$411

NZ$636

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$247

NZ$463

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$245

NZ$361

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$299

NZ$389

One-way

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

7 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 27

NZ$247 → NZ$225

7 nights

Jan 18 - Jan 25

NZ$243 → NZ$225

7 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 21

NZ$243 → NZ$225

6 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 25

NZ$246 → NZ$235

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 for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $136.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 20m.

Direct flights to Wellington typically take 1h 20m, while connecting flights average 4h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 28.4% of recent fares are for direct flights; connecting flights are more common.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights.

Air New Zealand is the only airline offering direct flights on the Gisborne to Wellington route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals for flights from Gisborne to Wellington appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Gisborne main airports to depart from

Gisborne (GIS)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$220

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$220

Airports nearby Wellington used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

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$464

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

46% AI deal score

$2,914

$2,585

Save $329

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices for the Gisborne to Wellington route. Across the trailing quarter, prices averaged around $183 for bookings made in this window. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $287. Even booking 28-59 days out resulted in an average price of $287, indicating that earlier booking 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 around $153. The median price for this route was $228 during the same period. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $311 or less, but aiming for a price at or below $153 would secure a particularly favorable deal.

Historically, November, January, and February have shown the lowest median prices for flights from Gisborne to Wellington, all averaging around $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, focusing on January and February also presents opportunities for lower fares.

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Gisborne to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from Gisborne to Wellington

How much is a round trip from Gisborne to Wellington

Regular price: NZ$172 - NZ$503

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Gisborne to Wellington is NZD172 to NZD503. The current lowest deal is NZD223 with Air New Zealand for travel from Nov 23 to Nov 30.

now NZ$223

Low NZ$172

High NZ$503

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, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$244

NZ$470

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$246

NZ$612

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$411

NZ$636

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$247

NZ$463

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$245

NZ$361

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

GIS - Wellington

Gisborne (GIS) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$299

NZ$389

One-way

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

7 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 27

NZ$247 → NZ$225

7 nights

Jan 18 - Jan 25

NZ$243 → NZ$225

7 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 21

NZ$243 → NZ$225

6 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 25

NZ$246 → NZ$235

Popular Airports to fly from Gisborne to Wellington