Can I fly direct from New Plymouth to Wellington?

Historically, direct flights from New Plymouth to Wellington have accounted for approximately 26.5% of all available options. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed in the trailing 90 days was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are also common on this route.

How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Wellington?

The typical direct flight from New Plymouth to Wellington has a median duration of 55 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time is approximately 3 hours and 55 minutes. The air distance between New Plymouth and Wellington is 263 kilometers.

How often do New Plymouth to Wellington flight prices drop?

Historically, prices for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington have frequently experienced drops. This route is classified as one where price reductions occur often. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30 days of data.

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2027-02-07 – 2027-02-15
NPL - Wellington
38% AI deal score
NZ$166
NZ$222
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2027-02-19 – 2027-03-13
NPL - Wellington
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NZ$167
NZ$222
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New Plymouth to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

For cheap flights from New Plymouth to Wellington, fares typically range from $176–$355, with a median of $261. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. However, new deals appear almost daily, offering opportunities to find better prices.

A typical journey from New Plymouth to Wellington takes about 0h 55m, including connections. While most itineraries connect at least once, the median flight time for nonstop options is also 0h 55m. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the median connecting journey time is 3h 55m, typically with one stopover.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington? The data indicates that February is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $64. Following closely are December and November, both with median fares of $65. These months present the best opportunities for finding lower prices on this route.

The route from New Plymouth to Wellington covers a distance of 263 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, meaning you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from New Plymouth to Wellington

Regular price: NZ$151 - NZ$408

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

The regular price range for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington is NZD 151 to NZD 408. The current lowest deal is NZD 220 with Air New Zealand for travel from Feb 21-Feb 26.

now NZ$220

Low NZ$151

High NZ$408

The cheapest time to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington

The cheapest month to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington is March, with a median price of $64. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $324. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$64

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$324

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from New Plymouth to Wellington

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$168

NZ$321

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$168

NZ$282

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$161

NZ$220

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$149

NZ$220

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$151

NZ$220

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$152

NZ$220

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

NZ$201 → NZ$220

5 nights

Jan 25 - Jan 30

NZ$186 → NZ$220

18%

8 nights

Jan 29 - Feb 6

NZ$185 → NZ$220

19%

6 nights

Jan 24 - Jan 30

NZ$182 → NZ$220

21%

Popular Airports to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington

New Plymouth - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from New Plymouth to Wellington are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $64

Historically, February, December, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 0h 55m

Direct flights typically take 0h 55m, while connecting flights average 3h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights make up 73.5% of recent bookings, with one stopover being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand is a direct airline option for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

New Plymouth main airports to depart from

New Plymouth (NPL)

Cheapest

New Plymouth Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Wellington.

📍 ~10 km from New Plymouth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$221

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is ideal for reaching Wellington, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$214

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 (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$479

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Wellington

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From NPL

Elite

Oct 17

Wellington, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,853

$2,346

Save $507

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From NPL

Elite

Oct 17

Wellington, New Zealand

46% AI deal score

$2,727

$2,346

Save $381

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From NPL

Elite

Oct 17

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,727

$2,346

Save $381

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From NPL

Elite

Oct 17

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,727

$2,386

Save $341

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From NPL

Elite

Oct 17

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,728

$2,386

Save $342

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From NPL

Elite

Dec 10

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,819

$2,387

Save $432

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From NPL

Elite

Oct 17

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,792

$2,397

Save $395

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From NPL

Elite

Oct 17

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,784

$2,405

Save $379

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From NPL

Elite

Dec 10

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,947

$2,443

Save $504

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From NPL

Elite

Oct 08

Wellington, New Zealand

45% AI deal score

$2,940

$2,539

Save $401

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From NPL

Elite

Oct 17

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,727

$2,479

Save $248

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

From NPL

Elite

Dec 10

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,822

$2,509

Save $313

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington have typically been found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $188. Booking 7-13 days out saw an average price of $230, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a higher average price of $244. For those planning further ahead, booking 60 or more days in advance had an average price of $205.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New Plymouth to Wellington was considered to be $176 or less. The median price for this route was $261. Prices typically ranged up to $355, representing the 75th percentile of prices observed over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington include February, December, and November, with median prices of $64, $65, and $65 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $261. While December appears on the list of cheapest months, it also registered as the most expensive month based on historical data.

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New Plymouth to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

How much is a round trip from New Plymouth to Wellington

Regular price: NZ$151 - NZ$408

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

The regular price range for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington is NZD 151 to NZD 408. The current lowest deal is NZD 220 with Air New Zealand for travel from Feb 21-Feb 26.

now NZ$220

Low NZ$151

High NZ$408

The cheapest time to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$64

July

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$324

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from New Plymouth to Wellington

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$168

NZ$321

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$168

NZ$282

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$161

NZ$220

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$149

NZ$220

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$151

NZ$220

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Wellington

New Plymouth (NPL) - Wellington (WLG)

Air New Zealand

NZ$152

NZ$220

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

NZ$201 → NZ$220

5 nights

Jan 25 - Jan 30

NZ$186 → NZ$220

18%

8 nights

Jan 29 - Feb 6

NZ$185 → NZ$220

19%

6 nights

Jan 24 - Jan 30

NZ$182 → NZ$220

21%

Popular Airports to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington

New Plymouth - Wellington route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from New Plymouth to Wellington are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $64

Historically, February, December, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 0h 55m

Direct flights typically take 0h 55m, while connecting flights average 3h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights make up 73.5% of recent bookings, with one stopover being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand is a direct airline option for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

New Plymouth main airports to depart from

New Plymouth (NPL)

Cheapest

New Plymouth Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Wellington.

📍 ~10 km from New Plymouth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$221

Wellington main airports to arrive at

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is ideal for reaching Wellington, offering convenient access to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$214

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.

Wellington, New Zealand

44% AI deal score

$2,822

$2,509

Save $313

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

Cheap Flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

Today’s best flight deals from New Plymouth to Wellington

New Plymouth to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

How much is a round trip from New Plymouth to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington

Direct flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from New Plymouth to Wellington

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

Popular Airports to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington

New Plymouth - Wellington route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for prices as low as $64

Direct flights take 0h 55m

Connecting flights are common

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New Plymouth 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 17

Oct 17

Oct 17

Oct 17

Oct 17

Dec 10

Oct 17

Oct 17

Dec 10

Oct 08

Oct 17

Dec 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

How early should I book New Plymouth to Wellington flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from New Plymouth to Wellington cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington?

Can I fly direct from New Plymouth to Wellington?

How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Wellington?

How often do New Plymouth to Wellington flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from New Plymouth

Flights to Wellington from other cities

New Plymouth to Wellington: Overview

Insights for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

How much is a round trip from New Plymouth to Wellington

The cheapest time to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington

Direct flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

Last-minute flights going from New Plymouth to Wellington

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington

Popular Airports to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington

New Plymouth - Wellington route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for prices as low as $64

Direct flights take 0h 55m

Connecting flights are common

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

New Plymouth 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 17

Oct 17

Oct 17

Oct 17

Oct 17

Dec 10

Oct 17

Oct 17

Dec 10

Oct 08

Oct 17

Dec 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Wellington

How early should I book New Plymouth to Wellington flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from New Plymouth to Wellington cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington?