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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 80.4% of flights from Wellington to Auckland were non-stop. For flights that included a stopover, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that direct routes are widely available for this journey.

What's the flight time from Wellington to Auckland?

The typical direct flight time from Wellington to Auckland is 1 hour and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 480 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extended to 7 hours and 15 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time between direct and connecting flights.

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

Based on historical trends over the trailing 30 days, deals for flights from Wellington to Auckland are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for good fares occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial to capture these frequent deals as they emerge.

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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-16
WLG - Auckland
47% AI deal score
NZ$187
NZ$156
Round trip
2026-10-13 – 2026-10-15
WLG - Auckland
47% AI deal score
NZ$189
NZ$156
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-14
WLG - Auckland
45% AI deal score
NZ$177
NZ$158
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2026-12-01 – 2026-12-08
WLG - Auckland
74% AI deal score
NZ$287
NZ$158
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2026-09-09 – 2026-09-16
WLG - Auckland
50% AI deal score
NZ$206
NZ$159
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2026-09-09 – 2026-09-10
WLG - Auckland
70% AI deal score
NZ$227
NZ$159
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2026-09-09 – 2026-09-11
WLG - Auckland
71% AI deal score
NZ$228
NZ$159
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WLG - Auckland
50% AI deal score
NZ$206
NZ$159
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2026-09-08 – 2026-09-12
WLG - Auckland
71% AI deal score
NZ$229
NZ$159
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WLG - Auckland
49% AI deal score
NZ$205
NZ$159
Round trip

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$154 - NZ$399

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

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to Auckland is NZD 154 to NZD 399. The current lowest deal is NZD 156 via Kayak for travel from Oct 14-Oct 16.

now NZ$156

Low NZ$154

High NZ$399

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

NZ$248

NZ$159

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$286

NZ$161

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$283

NZ$161

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$285

NZ$168

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$503

NZ$367

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$214

NZ$169

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

NZ$304 → NZ$145

52%

3 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 9

NZ$295 → NZ$138

53%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

NZ$295 → NZ$138

53%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

NZ$296 → NZ$138

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Auckland

Wellington - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from WLG to AKL are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December, September, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 5m

The median direct flight time from Wellington to Auckland is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

80% of flights are direct

Historically, over 80% of flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights from Wellington to Auckland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from WLG to AKL are frequently available, appearing often.

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

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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 23

Auckland, New Zealand

68% AI deal score

$3,456

$2,399

Save $1,057

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 16

Auckland, New Zealand

68% AI deal score

$3,423

$2,399

Save $1,024

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 22

Auckland, New Zealand

68% AI deal score

$3,461

$2,399

Save $1,062

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 18

Auckland, New Zealand

68% AI deal score

$3,409

$2,482

Save $927

Emirates Airlines

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 25

Auckland, New Zealand

67% AI deal score

$3,570

$2,704

Save $866

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 16

Auckland, New Zealand

66% AI deal score

$3,586

$2,697

Save $889

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 01

Auckland, New Zealand

65% AI deal score

$3,292

$2,655

Save $637

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 25

Auckland, New Zealand

50% AI deal score

$3,362

$2,757

Save $605

QantasLink

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Jan 01

Auckland, New Zealand

47% AI deal score

$3,346

$3,203

Save $143

Emirates Airlines, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 12

Auckland, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$2,301

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 08

Auckland, New Zealand

38% AI deal score

$2,295

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 05

Auckland, New Zealand

38% AI deal score

$2,295

Fiji Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Wellington to Auckland has been 60+ days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight was $141. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise significantly, averaging around $307. For those booking 14-27 days out, the average price was $150, while 7-13 days out saw an average of $221.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Wellington to Auckland for $98 or less was considered a good deal. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $141. Prices typically ranged up to $220 for the higher end of typical fares.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Auckland, with a median price of $48. September also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $63. January was another affordable option, showing a median price of $69. The annual median price for this route across a 270-day window was $141.

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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$154 - NZ$399

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

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to Auckland is NZD 154 to NZD 399. The current lowest deal is NZD 156 via Kayak for travel from Oct 14-Oct 16.

now NZ$156

Low NZ$154

High NZ$399

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

NZ$248

NZ$159

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$286

NZ$161

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$283

NZ$161

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$285

NZ$168

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$503

NZ$367

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Auckland

Wellington (WLG) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

NZ$214

NZ$169

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 16

NZ$304 → NZ$145

52%

3 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 9

NZ$295 → NZ$138

53%

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

NZ$295 → NZ$138

53%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

NZ$296 → NZ$138

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Auckland

Wellington - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from WLG to AKL are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December, September, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 5m

The median direct flight time from Wellington to Auckland is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

80% of flights are direct

Historically, over 80% of flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is an airline offering direct flights from Wellington to Auckland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from WLG to AKL are frequently available, appearing often.

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.

Auckland, New Zealand

39% AI deal score

$2,301

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 08

Auckland, New Zealand

38% AI deal score

$2,295

Fiji Airways

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 05

Auckland, New Zealand

38% AI deal score

$2,295

Fiji Airways

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% of 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 23

Jan 16

Jan 22

Jan 18

Jan 25

Jan 16

Jan 01

Jan 25

Jan 01

Nov 12

Oct 08

Oct 05

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% of 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 23

Jan 16

Jan 22

Jan 18

Jan 25

Jan 16

Jan 01

Jan 25

Jan 01

Nov 12

Oct 08

Oct 05

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?