Cheap flights from Wellington

Popular trips from Wellington

  1. Rome
    $1,281
    Mar 8 — Mar 15
    2 stops 36 hr 45 min Air New Zealand, Qatar Airways
  2. New York
    $856
    Mar 6 — Mar 15
    2 stops 28 hr 53 min Air Canada, Air New Zealand
  3. London
    $1,239
    May 8 — May 16
    2 stops 34 hr 50 min British Airways, Qantas
  4. Auckland
    $77
    Mar 5 — Mar 11
    Nonstop 1 hr 5 min Jetstar
  5. Paris
    $1,304
    May 21 — May 28
    2 stops 34 hr 30 min China Southern, Air New Zealand
  6. Singapore
    $871
    Jun 22 — Jun 30
    2 stops 26 hr 20 min Jetstar

Find cheap flights from Wellington to anywhere

Popular airlines with direct flights from Wellington

  • Air New Zealand
    Fly from Wellington (WLG)
    • Auckland
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 5 min +
    • Christchurch
      Direct flights every day
      55 min +
    • Nelson
      Direct flights every day
      45 min +
    • Hamilton
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Tauranga
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
  • Jetstar
    Fly from Wellington (WLG)
    • Auckland
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 5 min +
    • Christchurch
      Direct flights every day
      50 min +
    • Queenstown
      Direct flights every Wed, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Gold Coast
      Direct flights every Wed, Fri, Sun
      3 hr 45 min +
  • Sounds Air
    Fly from Wellington (WLG)
    • Blenheim
      Direct flights every day
      30 min +
    • Nelson
      Direct flights every day
      30 min +
    • Picton
      Direct flights every day
      30 min +
  • Qantas
    Fly from Wellington (WLG)
    • Sydney
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 40 min +
    • Melbourne
      Direct flights every day
      4 hr +
    • Brisbane
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
      4 hr 5 min +
  • Air Chathams
    Fly from Wellington (WLG)
    • Chatham Island
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
      1 hr +
  • Fiji Airways
    Fly from Wellington (WLG)
    • Nadi
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Sat
      3 hr 50 min +

Popular airports near Wellington

  • Wellington International Airport (WLG)
    Wellington New Zealand 16 min 2 mi
  • Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
    Palmerston North New Zealand 1 hr 50 min 80 mi
  • Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    Paraparaumu New Zealand 43 min 29 mi
  • Whanganui Airport (WAG)
    Whanganui New Zealand 2 hr 22 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Wellington

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Wellington really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Wellington.

In terms of direct flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular, flying directly to 16 cities. Air New Zealand flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Wellington are Jetstar, Sounds Air, Qantas, Air Chathams, Fiji Airways.
  • Jetstar flies directly to 4 cities. Jetstar flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
  • Sounds Air flies directly to 3 cities. Sounds Air flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
  • Qantas flies directly to 3 cities. Qantas flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
  • Air Chathams flies directly to one city. Air Chathams flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
  • Fiji Airways flies directly to one city. Fiji Airways flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
  • Air New Zealand offers direct flights from Wellington to 16 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson, Hamilton and Tauranga.
  • Jetstar offers direct flights from Wellington to 4 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Gold Coast.
  • Sounds Air offers direct flights from Wellington to 3 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Blenheim, Nelson and Picton.
  • Qantas offers direct flights from Wellington to 3 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
  • Air Chathams offers direct flights from Wellington to Chatham Island. The most frequent destinations are: Chatham Island.
  • Fiji Airways offers direct flights from Wellington to Nadi. The most frequent destinations are: Nadi.
Some popular flight destinations from Wellington are Auckland, Christchurch, London, Tokyo, Melbourne and Queenstown.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Wellington to Rome starting at $1,281 for Mar 8 - Mar 15, round trips from Wellington to New York starting at $856 for Mar 6 - Mar 15, and cheap flights from Wellington to London starting at $1,239 for May 8 - May 16. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world .
Wellington is served by only one major airport: Wellington International Airport, 2 mi away from the city center.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
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