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

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Wellington to Auckland 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 Wellington to Auckland is currently $78
Cheapest one-way flight	$39	Jetstar Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Feb 25	The cheapest one-way flight from Wellington to Auckland is currently $39
Last-minute weekend getaway	$156	Jetstar Nonstop 1 hr Fri, Feb 6 — Mon, Feb 9	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Wellington to Auckland is currently $156
Cheapest business class flights	$1,621	Qantas 1 stop 9 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Wellington to Auckland is currently $1,621

Fastest flight	1 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Wellington to Auckland takes 1 hr
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 Wellington to Auckland is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $65–110
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $105–265

Popular airlines from Wellington to Auckland

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $108

Typical price: $105–240

89 weekly nonstop flights

WLG - AKL Every day

673 weekly connecting flights

WLG - AKL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $78

Typical price: $70–170

37 weekly nonstop flights

WLG - AKL Every day

28 weekly connecting flights

WLG - AKL Every day
Qantas

from $661

Typical price: $650–1,100

29 weekly connecting flights

WLG - AKL Every day
Air Chathams

4 weekly connecting flights

WLG - AKL Every Wed, Thu, Fri
Fiji Airways

from $947

Typical price: $1,050–1,750

4 weekly connecting flights

WLG - AKL Every Thu, Sat

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Wellington to Auckland

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Auckland 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 Wellington to Auckland is $108, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Wellington to Auckland is $78, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Wellington to Auckland is $661, flying from Mar 14 to Mar 15.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Wellington to Auckland is $947, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Auckland 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 is the shortest flight time from Wellington to Auckland.

Auckland has a subtropical climate with heavy rainfall May–Dec. Most visitors arrive during summer and fall (Nov–Apr). Hotels can also be crowded during the school holidays (Jun–Jul and Sep–Oct). Popular events include Waitangi Day (Feb 6), commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi; the Auckland Cup horse race (Mar); the Pasifika Festival, honoring Pacific Island cultures (Mar); Matariki, the Maori New Year (Jun–Jul); and New Zealand Fashion Week (Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Wellington to Auckland.
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 Wellington to Auckland 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 to Auckland.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 89 nonstop flights and 673 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Wellington to Auckland are:

Jetstar offers 37 nonstop flights and 28 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Qantas offers 29 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Air Chathams offers 4 connecting flights per week. Air Chathams flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .
Fiji Airways offers 4 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Auckland Airport (AKL) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Wellington to Auckland 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 Wellington to Auckland is $108, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 15.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Wellington to Auckland is $78, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 8.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Wellington to Auckland is $661, flying from Mar 14 to Mar 15.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Wellington to Auckland is $947, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.

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

There are 89 Air New Zealand direct flights from Wellington to Auckland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 37 Jetstar direct flights from Wellington to Auckland 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 Wellington and Auckland at price $156 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, Feb 6 to Mon, Feb 9.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Wellington and Auckland 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 Wellington to Auckland, 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 Wellington and Auckland start at $1,621 from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, Apr 26 with Qantas.

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

To book business class trips from Wellington to Auckland, 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 Wellington and Auckland starts at $156 from Fri, Feb 6 to Mon, Feb 9 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Wellington and Auckland at price $156 is offered by Jetstar from Fri, Feb 6 to Mon, Feb 9.

To find last-minute flight deals from Wellington to Auckland, 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.