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$45+ Cheap flights to Wellington

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— WLG
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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Flights to Wellington in 2025

Find the latest flights to Wellington in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Return from

$98

One-way from

$45

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$157

Good round-trip deal

$115 or less

Good one-way deal

$56 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/3-5/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 05m total
  • Auckland to Wellington
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 05m total
  • Auckland to Wellington
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Wellington.
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Cheapest flights to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Wellington. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 3/316:00AKL - WLG
Nonstop1h 05mJetstar
Wed 5/321:05WLG - AKL
Nonstop1h 00mJetstar
Deal found 19/2$98
Fri 19/1206:00AKL - WLG
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1211:55WLG - AKL
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$181
Sat 22/1121:00AKL - WLG
Nonstop1h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 16/1213:00WLG - AKL
Nonstop1h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$192

Find flights to Wellington within your budget

Locate flights to Wellington that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandWellington

AKL - WLG

AKLWLG

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/3

16:00-17:05

Nonstop1h 05m

Wellington

Wed 5/3

21:05-22:05

Nonstop1h 00m

$98

AucklandWellington

AKL - WLG

AKLWLG

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/8

06:45-07:50

Nonstop1h 05m

Wellington

Mon 18/8

18:55-08:05

1 stop13h 10m

$246

AucklandWellington

AKL - WLG

AKLWLG

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/5

14:10-15:20

Nonstop1h 10m

Wellington

Mon 5/5

17:45-07:25

1 stop13h 40m

$286

AucklandWellington

AKL - WLG

AKLWLG

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/3

16:00-17:05

Nonstop1h 05m

$45

AucklandWellington

AKL - WLG

AKLWLG

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

06:25-10:45

1 stop4h 20m

$187

AucklandWellington

AKL - WLG

AKLWLG

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/4

17:50-08:25

1 stop14h 35m

$227

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Best time to book a flight to Wellington

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Travel insights for flights to Wellington

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Wellington including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Wellington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 27 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Wellington. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Wellington?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Wellington takes 1 hour 5 minutes. Flights to Wellington from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Wellington?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Wellington should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Wellington

The most flights from Auckland to Wellington are scheduled on a Friday (112 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (60 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Wellington?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Wellington are Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $56

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $87

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wellington?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Wellington are Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wellington ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Wellington when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wellington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Wellington. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wellington?

    Most people fly into Wellington (WLG) if they book a flight to Wellington. Wellington is conveniently located just 5.3 km from Wellington’s city centre. Booking flights from Auckland to Wellington should be relatively easy as there are 90 daily flights from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Wellington if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Wellington on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Wellington?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Wellington.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Wellington?

    Wellington is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Wellington. One-way flights to Wellington typically cost $45, while return flights cost around $71.

  • How much is a return flight to Wellington?

    A return flight to Wellington will typically cost around $89, however they can be found for as little as $41.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wellington depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wellington, Nelson offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Wellington have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Wellington can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Wellington?

    Yes. Wellington has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Rydges Wellington Airport is the closest property to Wellington (0.0 km away from Wellington).

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