Are there direct flights from Wellington to New Plymouth?

Yes, direct flights are commonly available for the Wellington to New Plymouth route. Historically, direct flights accounted for approximately 68.7% of all flights observed over a 90-day period. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was typically one.

How many hours is the flight from Wellington to New Plymouth?

The typical direct flight from Wellington to New Plymouth has a median duration of 1 hour. For flights with one stop, the median flight time is approximately 4 hours and 40 minutes. The air distance between Wellington and New Plymouth is 263 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Wellington to New Plymouth?

Historically, good prices on flights from Wellington to New Plymouth have been frequent. This route is consistently categorized as offering frequent good prices, based on observations from the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find competitive fares for this particular route.

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Wellington to New Plymouth: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to New Plymouth

Flights from Wellington to New Plymouth cover a distance of 263 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between the two cities. Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Wellington to New Plymouth, fares are near the typical level, with 3% of recent fares classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wellington to New Plymouth? The data indicates that September and December are typically the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $66. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $67.

For this route, 68.7% of recent fares are for direct flights from Wellington to New Plymouth, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one.

How long is the flight from Wellington to New Plymouth? A typical journey, including any connections, takes approximately 1 hour 0 minutes. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 1 hour 0 minutes, while connecting itineraries typically take around 4 hours 40 minutes.

How much is a round trip from Wellington to New Plymouth

Regular price: NZ$148 - NZ$400

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

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to New Plymouth is NZD 148 to NZD 400. The current lowest deal is NZD 220 with Air New Zealand for travel from Mar 6-Mar 12.

now NZ$220

Low NZ$148

High NZ$400

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to New Plymouth

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to NPL is September, with a median price of $66. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $194. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$66

May

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$194

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to New Plymouth

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to New Plymouth

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - New Plymouth

Wellington (WLG) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$164

NZ$201

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - New Plymouth

Wellington (WLG) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$164

NZ$201

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - New Plymouth

Wellington (WLG) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$164

NZ$211

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - New Plymouth

Wellington (WLG) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$164

NZ$211

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - New Plymouth

Wellington (WLG) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$153

NZ$211

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - New Plymouth

Wellington (WLG) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$155

NZ$211

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 17

NZ$184 → NZ$277

51%

7 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 18

NZ$184 → NZ$277

50%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

NZ$184 → NZ$283

54%

7 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 15

NZ$184 → NZ$323

76%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to New Plymouth

Wellington - New Plymouth route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Wellington to New Plymouth are near the typical level of $127.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September or December for cheapest fares

Historically, the cheapest flights are in September and December, with a median price of $66.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 0m

The typical direct flight from Wellington to New Plymouth takes 1h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

68.7% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 68.7% of flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand provides direct flights on the Wellington to New Plymouth route.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 3% of the time

Historically, good prices for this route are available 3% of the time.

Wellington main airports to depart from

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Wellington to New Plymouth.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$222

New Plymouth main airports to arrive at

New Plymouth (NPL)

Cheapest

New Plymouth Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Wellington to New Plymouth.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$223

Airports nearby New Plymouth used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Hamilton Airport can be a useful alternative with more frequent domestic connections than New Plymouth.

📍 ~135 km from New Plymouth (reachable by car in approximately 2.5 to 3 hours).

💸 Flights from ~NZ$222

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Plymouth

Historically, the best prices for flights from Wellington to New Plymouth have been found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $90. Prices typically increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out averaged $122, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure averaged $239. This trend was observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Wellington to New Plymouth is considered to be $72 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $127. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed prices being $189 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Wellington to New Plymouth have been September and December, both with a median price of $66. November also offered competitive prices, with a median of $67. The annual median price for this route, based on a 270-day trailing period, was $127, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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Wellington to New Plymouth: Overview

Insights for flights from Wellington to New Plymouth

How much is a round trip from Wellington to New Plymouth

Regular price: NZ$148 - NZ$400

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

The regular price range for flights from Wellington to New Plymouth is NZD 148 to NZD 400. The current lowest deal is NZD 220 with Air New Zealand for travel from Mar 6-Mar 12.

now NZ$220

Low NZ$148

High NZ$400

The cheapest time to fly from Wellington to New Plymouth

The cheapest month to fly from WLG to NPL is September, with a median price of $66. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $194. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$66

May

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$194

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Wellington to New Plymouth

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Wellington to New Plymouth

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - New Plymouth

Wellington (WLG) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$164

NZ$201

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - New Plymouth

Wellington (WLG) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$164

NZ$201

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - New Plymouth

Wellington (WLG) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$164

NZ$211

One-way

Sun, Oct 25

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - New Plymouth

Wellington (WLG) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$164

NZ$211

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - New Plymouth

Wellington (WLG) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$153

NZ$211

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

WLG - New Plymouth

Wellington (WLG) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$155

NZ$211

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 17

NZ$184 → NZ$277

51%

7 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 18

NZ$184 → NZ$277

50%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

NZ$184 → NZ$283

54%

7 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 15

NZ$184 → NZ$323

76%

Popular Airports to fly from Wellington to New Plymouth