Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Wellington (AKL - WLG)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Auckland to Wellington and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$78	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Sun, Mar 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Wellington is currently $78
Cheapest one-way flight	$39	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Feb 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Auckland to Wellington is currently $39
Last-minute weekend getaway	$175	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Feb 5 — Mon, Feb 9	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Auckland to Wellington is currently $175
Cheapest business class flights	$1,670	Qantas 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Auckland to Wellington is currently $1,670

Fastest flight	1 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Auckland to Wellington takes 1 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Wellington is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $65–110
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $85–225

Popular airlines from Auckland to Wellington

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $109

Typical price: $105–245

89 weekly nonstop flights

AKL - WLG Every day

650 weekly connecting flights

AKL - WLG Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $78

Typical price: $70–165

37 weekly nonstop flights

AKL - WLG Every day

30 weekly connecting flights

AKL - WLG Every day
Qantas

from $691

Typical price: $640–1,100

32 weekly connecting flights

AKL - WLG Every day
Fiji Airways

from $1,466

Typical price: $1,100–1,900

5 weekly connecting flights

AKL - WLG Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Air Chathams

2 weekly connecting flights

AKL - WLG Every Sun

Popular airports near Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland New Zealand 26 min 11 mi
Tauranga Airport (TRG)

Tauranga New Zealand 2 hr 42 min 97 mi
Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)

Hamilton New Zealand 1 hr 29 min 76 mi
Rotorua Airport (ROT)

Rotorua New Zealand 2 hr 49 min 121 mi

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 44 min 29 mi
Whanganui Airport (WAG)

Whanganui New Zealand 2 hr 23 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Auckland to Wellington

The cheapest flights from Auckland to Wellington are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $65 to $110.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Wellington recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $78. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $39.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Wellington is $109, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Auckland to Wellington is $78, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Auckland to Wellington is $691, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Auckland to Wellington is $1,466, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 6.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Wellington starts at $78 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $39 and departs on Wed, Feb 25.

1 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Auckland to Wellington.

Famed for its strong winds, the city is breezy year-round with particularly strong gusts in the winter. Otherwise, the climate is moderate. Peak travel coincides with the warmer months of Dec–Apr. The Wellington Sevens (Jan/Feb) is a popular rugby gathering. The month-long biennial New Zealand Festival (Feb–Mar, even-numbered years) features diverse cultural events around town. Wellington on a Plate (Aug) features pop-up bars, night markets and more.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Auckland to Wellington.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Auckland to 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 Auckland to Wellington.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 89 nonstop flights and 650 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Auckland to Wellington are:

Jetstar offers 37 nonstop flights and 30 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
Qantas offers 32 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
Fiji Airways offers 5 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .
Air Chathams offers 2 connecting flights per week. Air Chathams flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Auckland and Wellington.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Wellington recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $78. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $39.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Wellington is $109, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Auckland to Wellington is $78, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Auckland to Wellington is $691, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Auckland to Wellington is $1,466, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 6.

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Auckland to Wellington.

There are 89 Air New Zealand direct flights from Auckland to Wellington per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 Jetstar direct flights from Auckland to Wellington per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Wellington at price $175 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9.

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly direct from Auckland to Wellington.

There are 89 Air New Zealand direct flights from Auckland to Wellington per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 Jetstar direct flights from Auckland to Wellington per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Auckland to Wellington on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Auckland and Wellington start at $78 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Auckland to Wellington, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Auckland and Wellington start at $1,670 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Auckland and Wellington start at $78 from Thu, Mar 5 to Sun, Mar 8.

To book business class trips from Auckland to Wellington, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Auckland and Wellington starts at $175 from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Wellington at price $175 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, Feb 5 to Mon, Feb 9.

To find last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Wellington, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.