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

Historically, a significant majority of flights from Wellington to Auckland are non-stop, with approximately 80.4% of all flights being direct. For those flights that do include a stopover, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that travelers can usually find a direct option for this route. The data covers a 90-day period, showing a strong prevalence of direct connections.

What's the flight time from Wellington to Auckland?

The typical direct flight time from Wellington to Auckland is approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes, with a median duration of 65 minutes. This route covers a distance of 480 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases considerably to about 7 hours and 15 minutes, or 435 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Wellington to Auckland flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Wellington to Auckland are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and good opportunities to book at a lower cost occur regularly. Given the frequent nature of deals, setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable fare. This allows you to be notified when prices drop, potentially saving you money on your trip.

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WLG - Auckland
75% AI deal score
NZ$218
NZ$123
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Wellington to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Auckland

Flights from Wellington to Auckland cover a distance of 480 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between the two cities. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Wellington to Auckland, fares typically range from $98 to $220, with a median price of $141. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, with 30% of recent fares classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Auckland? The most affordable times to travel are typically in December, with a median fare of $48. Other cost-effective months include September, where the median fare is $63, and January, with a median fare of $69.

The vast majority of itineraries on this route are non-stop, with 80.4% of recent fares being direct flights from Wellington to Auckland. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, you can typically expect one stopover.

How long is the flight from Wellington to Auckland? A typical journey, including any connections, takes approximately 1h 5m. For non-stop flights, the median travel time is also 1h 5m, reflecting the prevalence of direct service on this route.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Auckland

Regular price: NZ$171 - NZ$448

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

The regular price range for this route is NZD 171 to NZD 448. The current lowest deal is NZD 123 via kayak for travel from Sep 10-Sep 11.

now NZ$123

Low NZ$171

High NZ$448

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Auckland

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to AKL is January, with a median price of 69 USD. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of 260 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$69

April

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$260

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Auckland

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Auckland

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$346

NZ$200

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$334

NZ$160

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$346

NZ$191

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$344

NZ$211

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

NZ$276

NZ$157

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$344

NZ$201

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

NZ$335 → NZ$161

52%

1 night

Dec 29 - Dec 30

NZ$326 → NZ$155

52%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

NZ$326 → NZ$157

52%

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

NZ$330 → NZ$161

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Auckland

Wellington - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Wellington to Auckland are above the typical level at $123.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $48.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 5m

The typical direct flight from Wellington to Auckland takes 1 hour and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

80.4% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Wellington to Auckland appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from Wellington (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$156

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$156

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Hamilton (HLZ) is a premier alternative for Auckland due to its proximity and superior road links.

📍 ~120 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$218

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Wellington to Auckland.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Auckland

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From WLG

Elite

Jan 04

Auckland, New Zealand

67% AI deal score

$3,346

$2,424

Save $922

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 15

Auckland, New Zealand

65% AI deal score

$3,521

$2,384

Save $1,137

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 07

Auckland, New Zealand

48% AI deal score

$2,236

$2,135

Save $101

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 06

Auckland, New Zealand

42% AI deal score

$2,217

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 06

Auckland, New Zealand

41% AI deal score

$2,136

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 21

Auckland, New Zealand

41% AI deal score

$2,142

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 07

Auckland, New Zealand

41% AI deal score

$2,485

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 21

Auckland, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$2,132

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 07

Auckland, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$2,464

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 07

Auckland, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$2,485

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 01

Auckland, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$2,171

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 14

Auckland, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$2,211

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Wellington to Auckland is typically 60+ days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $141. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees the average price increase significantly to approximately $307. For travelers planning ahead, prices tend to be lower further out, with deals found for about $150 when booking 14-27 days in advance.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Wellington to Auckland is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $98. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $141. Prices tend to increase for flights above this median, with 75% of prices observed at $220 or less. Therefore, aiming for a price under $98 indicates a particularly favorable fare.

Historically, December has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Auckland, with a median price of $48. September also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $63. While January is listed as the most expensive month, its median price of $69 is still considerably lower than the annual median of $141 for this route. Travelers looking for lower prices should consider these months.

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Wellington to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Auckland

Regular price: NZ$171 - NZ$448

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

The regular price range for this route is NZD 171 to NZD 448. The current lowest deal is NZD 123 via kayak for travel from Sep 10-Sep 11.

now NZ$123

Low NZ$171

High NZ$448

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Auckland

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$69

April

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$260

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Auckland

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Auckland

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$346

NZ$200

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$334

NZ$160

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$346

NZ$191

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$344

NZ$211

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

NZ$276

NZ$157

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$344

NZ$201

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

NZ$335 → NZ$161

52%

1 night

Dec 29 - Dec 30

NZ$326 → NZ$155

52%

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

NZ$326 → NZ$157

52%

2 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 9

NZ$330 → NZ$161

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Auckland

Wellington - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Wellington to Auckland are above the typical level at $123.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $48.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 5m

The typical direct flight from Wellington to Auckland takes 1 hour and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

80.4% of recent flights are direct

Most flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline that has historically offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Wellington to Auckland appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~5 km from Wellington (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$156

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$156

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Hamilton (HLZ) is a premier alternative for Auckland due to its proximity and superior road links.

📍 ~120 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$218

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Wellington to Auckland.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Auckland

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From WLG

Elite

Jan 04

Auckland, New Zealand

67% AI deal score

$3,346

$2,424

Save $922

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 15

Auckland, New Zealand

65% AI deal score

$3,521

$2,384

Save $1,137

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 07

Auckland, New Zealand

48% AI deal score

$2,236

$2,135

Save $101

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 06

Auckland, New Zealand

42% AI deal score

$2,217

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 06

Auckland, New Zealand

41% AI deal score

$2,136

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 21

Auckland, New Zealand

41% AI deal score

$2,142

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 07

Auckland, New Zealand

41% AI deal score

$2,485

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 21

Auckland, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$2,132

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 07

Auckland, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$2,464

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 07

Auckland, New Zealand

40% AI deal score

$2,485

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 01

Auckland, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$2,171

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 14

Auckland, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$2,211

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Cheap Flights from Wellington to Auckland

Today’s best flight deals from Wellington to Auckland

Wellington to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Auckland

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Auckland

Direct flights from Wellington to Auckland

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Auckland

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Auckland

Wellington - Auckland route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in December for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 5m

80.4% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Wellington main airports to depart from

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

Best Elite deals to Auckland

Jan 04

Jan 15

Dec 07

Nov 06

Nov 06

Nov 21

Dec 07

Nov 21

Dec 07

Dec 07

Nov 01

Nov 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

When is the best time to book flights from Wellington to Auckland?

How do I know if a Wellington to Auckland flight is a good deal?

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

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

What's the flight time from Wellington to Auckland?

Should I set a price alert for Wellington to Auckland flights?

Related routes

More routes from Wellington

Flights to Auckland from other cities

Wellington to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Auckland

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Auckland

Direct flights from Wellington to Auckland

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Auckland

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Auckland

Wellington - Auckland route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in December for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 5m

80.4% of recent flights are direct

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Wellington main airports to depart from

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

Best Elite deals to Auckland

Jan 04

Jan 15

Dec 07

Nov 06

Nov 06

Nov 21

Dec 07

Nov 21

Dec 07

Dec 07

Nov 01

Nov 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

When is the best time to book flights from Wellington to Auckland?

How do I know if a Wellington to Auckland flight is a good deal?

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