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

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 99.9% of flights from Wellington to Hamilton were non-stop. This indicates that direct flights are overwhelmingly common for this route. For the rare instances when connecting flights are necessary, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

How long is the flight from Wellington to Hamilton?

The typical direct flight from Wellington to Hamilton has a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. This corresponds to a median direct flight time of 75 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median duration is significantly longer, averaging 14 hours and 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 387 kilometers.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for Wellington to Hamilton flights is advisable. Historically, deals on this route have been frequent. This suggests that prices can fluctuate, and an alert could help you identify optimal booking times. Monitoring prices can increase your chances of securing a favorable fare for your travel.

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NZ$237
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Wellington to Hamilton: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Hamilton

Almost all itineraries from Wellington to Hamilton are non-stop, with 99.9% of recent fares falling into this category. This means you are highly likely to find direct flights from Wellington to Hamilton, simplifying your travel plans. For the rare instances where a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is two.

When looking for cheap flights from Wellington to Hamilton, prices typically range from $70–$134, with a median fare of $107. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Approximately 19% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available if you track prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Hamilton is during September, when the median fare is just $70. Other affordable options include November and August, both with median fares of $71. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you secure these lower fares.

A typical journey from Wellington to Hamilton takes about 1h 15m, including any connections. Since almost all flights are direct, this duration closely reflects the non-stop flight time. This makes the route a quick and convenient option for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Hamilton

Regular price: NZ$162 - NZ$477

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

The regular price range for this route is NZD 162 to NZD 477. The current lowest deal is NZD 222 with Air New Zealand for travel from Jan 8-Jan 22.

now NZ$222

Low NZ$162

High NZ$477

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Hamilton

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to HLZ is February, with a median price of $71. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $156. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$71

April

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$156

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Hamilton

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Hamilton

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Hamilton

Wellington (WLG) - Hamilton (HLZ)

Air New Zealand

NZ$294

NZ$464

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Hamilton

Wellington (WLG) - Hamilton (HLZ)

Air New Zealand

NZ$203

NZ$295

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Hamilton

Wellington (WLG) - Hamilton (HLZ)

Air New Zealand

NZ$202

NZ$355

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Hamilton

Wellington (WLG) - Hamilton (HLZ)

Air New Zealand

NZ$182

NZ$385

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Hamilton

Wellington (WLG) - Hamilton (HLZ)

Air New Zealand

NZ$202

NZ$386

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Hamilton

Wellington (WLG) - Hamilton (HLZ)

Air New Zealand

NZ$202

NZ$468

One-way

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

14 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 25

NZ$231 → NZ$232

14 nights

Jan 8 - Jan 22

NZ$188 → NZ$222

18%

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

NZ$201 → NZ$241

20%

14 nights

Mar 12 - Mar 26

NZ$179 → NZ$247

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Hamilton

Wellington - Hamilton route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Wellington to Hamilton are above the typical level, with a median of $107.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September, November, and August offer the cheapest median fares at $70-$71.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 15m

The typical direct flight from Wellington to Hamilton takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights make up 99.9% of routes, with frequent deals available over 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand is a key airline providing direct connections from Wellington to Hamilton.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance for deals

Deals appear frequently, with 19% of recent fares considered good prices.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport (WLG) is a convenient departure point for flights to Hamilton.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$227

Hamilton main airports to arrive at

Hamilton (HLZ)

Cheapest

Hamilton Airport is a great choice for direct access to Hamilton and the surrounding Waikato region.

📍 ~10 km from Hamilton (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$225

Airports nearby Hamilton used as alternative

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport offers significantly more flight frequencies and airline choices than Hamilton, despite potential traffic.

📍 ~90 minutes drive from Hamilton (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$139

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Hamilton

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From WLG

Elite

Oct 08

Hamilton, New Zealand

37% AI deal score

$2,650

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 25

Hamilton, New Zealand

35% AI deal score

$2,942

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 17

Hamilton, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,683

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Oct 08

Hamilton, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,867

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 25

Hamilton, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,924

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 11

Hamilton, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,931

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Dec 30

Hamilton, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$3,131

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 14

Hamilton, New Zealand

33% AI deal score

$2,886

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 17

Hamilton, New Zealand

33% AI deal score

$3,026

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 18

Hamilton, New Zealand

32% AI deal score

$3,027

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From WLG

Elite

Nov 20

Hamilton, New Zealand

30% AI deal score

$3,943

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Hamilton

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Wellington to Hamilton is 60+ days before departure. Prices typically average around $96 during this booking window. Waiting until 7-13 days before departure sees prices rise to an average of $229, while purchasing within 6 days of the flight can result in an average price of $282. Planning ahead can lead to significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Wellington to Hamilton is considered to be $70 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $107. Prices typically range, with 75% of tickets costing $134 or less. Securing a fare at or below $70 indicates a favorable deal for this journey.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Hamilton are September, November, and August. During these months, the median prices were $70, $71, and $71 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $107. While November is listed as both a cheapest and most expensive month, this indicates price variability within the month.

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Wellington to Hamilton: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Hamilton

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Hamilton

Regular price: NZ$162 - NZ$477

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

The regular price range for this route is NZD 162 to NZD 477. The current lowest deal is NZD 222 with Air New Zealand for travel from Jan 8-Jan 22.

now NZ$222

Low NZ$162

High NZ$477

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Hamilton

February

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$71

April

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$156

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to Hamilton

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Hamilton

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Hamilton

Wellington (WLG) - Hamilton (HLZ)

Air New Zealand

NZ$294

NZ$464

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Hamilton

Wellington (WLG) - Hamilton (HLZ)

Air New Zealand

NZ$203

NZ$295

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Hamilton

Wellington (WLG) - Hamilton (HLZ)

Air New Zealand

NZ$202

NZ$355

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Hamilton

Wellington (WLG) - Hamilton (HLZ)

Air New Zealand

NZ$182

NZ$385

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Hamilton

Wellington (WLG) - Hamilton (HLZ)

Air New Zealand

NZ$202

NZ$386

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - Hamilton

Wellington (WLG) - Hamilton (HLZ)

Air New Zealand

NZ$202

NZ$468

One-way

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

14 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 25

NZ$231 → NZ$232

14 nights

Jan 8 - Jan 22

NZ$188 → NZ$222

18%

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

NZ$201 → NZ$241

20%

14 nights

Mar 12 - Mar 26

NZ$179 → NZ$247

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Hamilton

Wellington - Hamilton route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Wellington to Hamilton are above the typical level, with a median of $107.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September, November, and August offer the cheapest median fares at $70-$71.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 15m

The typical direct flight from Wellington to Hamilton takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Direct flights make up 99.9% of routes, with frequent deals available over 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand is a key airline providing direct connections from Wellington to Hamilton.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance for deals

Deals appear frequently, with 19% of recent fares considered good prices.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport (WLG) is a convenient departure point for flights to Hamilton.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$227

Hamilton main airports to arrive at

Hamilton (HLZ)

Cheapest

Hamilton Airport is a great choice for direct access to Hamilton and the surrounding Waikato region.

📍 ~10 km from Hamilton (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$225

Airports nearby Hamilton used as alternative

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport offers significantly more flight frequencies and airline choices than Hamilton, despite potential traffic.

📍 ~90 minutes drive from Hamilton (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$139

Hamilton, New Zealand

30% AI deal score

$3,943

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Hamilton

Cheap Flights from Wellington to Hamilton

Today’s best flight deals from Wellington to Hamilton

Wellington to Hamilton: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Hamilton

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Hamilton

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Hamilton

Direct flights from Wellington to Hamilton

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Hamilton

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Hamilton

Wellington - Hamilton route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 15m

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Consider booking in advance for deals

Wellington main airports to depart from

Hamilton main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Hamilton used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Hamilton

Best Elite deals to Hamilton

Oct 08

Dec 25

Nov 17

Oct 08

Dec 25

Dec 11

Dec 30

Nov 14

Nov 17

Nov 18

Nov 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Hamilton

When should I buy Wellington to Hamilton tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Wellington to Hamilton?

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

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

How long is the flight from Wellington to Hamilton?

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

Related routes

More routes from Wellington

Flights to Hamilton from other cities

Wellington to Hamilton: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to Hamilton

How much is a round trip from Wellington to Hamilton

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Hamilton

Direct flights from Wellington to Hamilton

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to Hamilton

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

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to Hamilton

Wellington - Hamilton route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 15m

Direct flights are dominant on this route

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Consider booking in advance for deals

Wellington main airports to depart from

Hamilton main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Hamilton used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Hamilton

Best Elite deals to Hamilton

Oct 08

Dec 25

Nov 17

Oct 08

Dec 25

Dec 11

Dec 30

Nov 14

Nov 17

Nov 18

Nov 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Hamilton

When should I buy Wellington to Hamilton tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Wellington to Hamilton?

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

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

How long is the flight from Wellington to Hamilton?