AKL - WLG

Find cheap flights from Auckland to Wellington from $42

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from Auckland to Wellington.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often in flight searches from Auckland to Wellington.

How much is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Wellington?

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Auckland to Wellington that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
02:00 - 20:05AKL-WLG
1h 05mdirect
04:30 - 05:35WLG-AKL
1h 05mdirect
$86Jetstar
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Thu, 26 Oct - Thu, 2 Nov
02:55 - 21:00AKL-WLG
1h 05mdirect
03:45 - 04:50WLG-AKL
1h 05mdirect
$91Jetstar
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Sun, 15 Oct - Mon, 16 Oct
03:40 - 21:45AKL-WLG
1h 05mdirect
12:35 - 13:40WLG-AKL
1h 05mdirect
$94Jetstar
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Sun, 22 Oct - Wed, 25 Oct
02:00 - 20:05AKL-WLG
1h 05mdirect
13:45 - 14:50WLG-AKL
1h 05mdirect
$102Jetstar
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Wed, 11 Oct - Sat, 14 Oct
08:00 - 02:05AKL-WLG
1h 05mdirect
17:10 - 18:10WLG-AKL
1h 00mdirect
$104Jetstar
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Sat, 28 Oct - Sat, 4 Nov
02:00 - 20:05AKL-WLG
1h 05mdirect
03:45 - 04:50WLG-AKL
1h 05mdirect
$109Jetstar
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Mon, 9 Oct - Tue, 10 Oct
12:00 - 07:10AKL-WLG
1h 10mdirect
13:55 - 15:00WLG-AKL
1h 05mdirect
$139Air New Zealand
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Sat, 13 Jan - Mon, 15 Jan
10:00 - 05:10AKL-WLG
1h 10mdirect
06:45 - 07:50WLG-AKL
1h 05mdirect
$163Air New Zealand
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Wed, 10 Jan - Sun, 21 Jan
01:45 - 20:50AKL-WLG
1h 05mdirect
05:45 - 06:50WLG-AKL
1h 05mdirect
$165Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 4 Jan - Sun, 7 Jan
12:00 - 07:10AKL-WLG
1h 10mdirect
14:40 - 03:20WLG-AKL
12h 40m1 stop
$233Air New Zealand
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Sat, 13 Jan - Mon, 15 Jan

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$42
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 35% lower on average.
Flight from Auckland to Wellington

When to book flights from Auckland to Wellington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Wellington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.
Average price per month
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Auckland to Wellington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
Flight prices as travel date approaches
To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Auckland to Wellington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Auckland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $78 or less one-way and $138 or less round-trip.
  • The cheapest flight from Auckland to Wellington was found, on average, 85 days before departure.
  • Book at least 4 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is June.
  • Morning departure is around 56% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
  • If you are flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington Airport (WLG) for a short trip, take public transport to the airport and save yourself some money. Papatoetoe train station can be reached from any of Onehunga, Eastern and Southern train lines. From there you can catch the 380 Airporter bus, which has a scheduled service that departs every 15 minutes.
  • If you are flying in economy with Air New Zealand between Auckland and Wellington, you will receive a complimentary inflight snack. It is not a substantial meal however, so you may want to ensure that you have eaten before you get on the plane.
  • An express bus shuttle called the Airport Flyer operates services from Wellington Airport to the Wellington Railway Station and Queensgate. Buses depart from the airport every 20 minutes and have onboard Wi-Fi. An adult ticket to Wellington Railway Station will cost NZ$ 12 approx., while to go to Queensgate the fare is NZ$ 18 approx.
  • Both Auckland and Wellington Airports are adequately serviced for people with disabilities, with identified drop off and pick up zones for those with special requirements. Wheelchair and mobility assistance can be provided upon request throughout the terminals of the airport and onto the aircraft.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Wellington

  • Are there public showers available at Wellington Airport?

    There are free showers located on Level 1 near the duty free shop at Wellington Airport. Keep in mind that these facilities do not provide any accessories such as towels or soap, so you will need to bring your own.

  • How much will a taxi to Wellington city cost?

    You can expect to pay NZ$ 30-40 approx. for a taxi to the central business district. There is a taxi rank on Level 0 of Wellington Airport, directly in front of the baggage claim area and the trip should take roughly 25 minutes.

  • How long does a flight from Auckland to Wellington take?

    The duration of a direct flight to Wellington from Auckland is typically 1h 05m. The journey crosses a distance of 773 km.

  • How many flights are there between Auckland and Wellington?

    There are 281 direct flights per day travelling from Auckland to Wellington, for an average of 1,973 flights per week.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Wellington?

    In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Wellington from Auckland were found on Jetstar ($42) and Air New Zealand ($65), and the lowest return tickets were found on Jetstar ($86) and Air New Zealand ($139).

  • Which airlines fly most frequently between Auckland and Wellington?

    In normal times, EVA Air flies from Auckland to Wellington up to 50 times per day, Etihad Airways up to 48 times per day, and Air New Zealand up to 45 times per day.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Wellington?

    Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Wellington on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Auckland, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

  • What’s the earliest departure time from Auckland to Wellington?

    The earliest flight leaves Auckland at 06:00 and lands in Wellington at 07:05.

  • What’s the latest departure time from Auckland to Wellington?

    The last flight leaves Auckland at 21:10 and lands in Wellington at 22:20.

  • Which airlines fly direct between Auckland and Wellington?

    All the following airlines operate direct flights between Auckland and Wellington: American Airlines, Air Canada, EVA Air, Air China, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, LATAM Airlines, ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Wellington?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Wellington flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Wellington?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Wellington, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Wellington?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Wellington, Air New Zealand or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Wellington are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $322 and an overall rating of 8.4, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $184 and an overall rating of 6.1.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Auckland to Wellington due to COVID-19?

    Air New Zealand, EVA Air and Etihad Airways have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Auckland to Wellington. Confirm policies on booking site.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Wellington?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Wellington.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Wellington?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wellington from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Wellington?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Wellington with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Wellington?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Wellington from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top airlines flying from Auckland to Wellington

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Wellington. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Wellington? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.4
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 2844 reviews
89crew
85entertainment
81food
86boarding
83comfort
86overall
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Pros: "The crew were very friendly and responsive to all requests."
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Pros: "The crew were very friendly and responsive to all requests."
Pros: "Food was delicious and warm. Water was provided throughout the flight. Entertainment was excellent."
Cons: "There were large black box type items underneath certain seats which impacted personal item stowage and leg room."
Pros: "The food in Premium Economy was good and there are plenty of movies to choose from. The staff were lovely."
Cons: "I had paid for Premium Economy and was seated in Row 30. The passengers were boarded up to row 28, then from to back of the plane forward then I was boarded with the last remaining passengers. That was not what I feel should have happened. I did not like the footrest on the seats."
Pros: "Crew was very nice"
Cons: "Foot rest and seat recline was broken. Food was also just okay."
Pros: "They took care of you. Meals were good. Excellent airline"
Pros: "Bulk head seats were great."
Cons: "It would have been nice if it had not been almost 2 hours late!"
Cons: "Boarding and take off was delayed by about one hour, with no proactive communication from crew about the delay. Passengers waiting to board individually questioned why we had not started boarding yet when information screens in the airport displayed otherwise. We did not start boarding for a 12 hour international flight until ten minutes to scheduled take off. The first time we were informed about the delay as a group was after we had entered the aircraft."
Pros: "The option to gate check strollers for easy access with a toddler"
Cons: "The stroller wasn't delivered to the gate by Air New Zealand"
Cons: "For the $s paid for this flight the crew could be a little bit friendlier and having a smile on their face."
Pros: "The crew were pleasant and professional, and the aircraft was in excellent condition."
Cons: "Boarding through the rear door during the rain -- with an elderly couple ahead who had problems negotiating the stairs, leaving them and all behind them in the rain. The airline could have allowed everyone to board through the airbridge in light of the weather."
Pros: "I always worry about Jetstar, bad experiences in the past. Just glad me and my luggage got to where we were meant to be!"
Pros: "tons of leg room in emergency aisle + fast on/off loading of plane"
Cons: "weird boarding via bus that was kinda annoying"
Pros: "boarding has been delayed however there is poor communication between the staff regarding estimated of delay..."
Cons: "My luggage didn't make it to Wellington, which was disappointing since they now want to charge to have it sent from Auckland."
Cons: "Long delays, unfriendly staff, really uncomfortable seats that barely recline, no food or drinks other than water and no entertainment."
Cons: "Baggage policies were not clear. I thought you got one carry on and one checked bag up to 20 kg. But then when checking in online, it appeared you needed to pay for baggage based on weight. I tried to do it online, but wouldn't accept my payment. Got to airport, long line, tried to use kiosk to complete check in, wouldn't allow me to. Waited in line, only to be told I had a payment due and had to go to service desk. My friend was checking in with me, and did not have to pay for luggage. Meanwhile the gate agent changed her mind, said she could accept my payment there, then we had to go through the exercise of lightening our carry ons (which we had made heavier to avoid excess baggage fee). So I ended up paying for bags, friend did not, yet we had the same bags/weights. Flight was delayed 15 minutes per the kiosk, when asked gate agent, she said it was not, but in reality it was. not a pleasant experience, policies not clear and not uniformly enforced. Flight itself was ok. I probably will not fly Jetstar again."
Pros: "I liked that they eventually told me I was going to be late."
Cons: "That I was late by a whole 1.5 hours and delayed twice."
Cons: "We were charged $225 nzd for our luggage at the airport which was much more than our plane tickets."
Pros: "The trip was seamless for the most part."
Cons: "The jet star staff at the Auckland airport were rude when checking me and my bag in. Also both the domestic and international Auckland airports are awful."
Pros: "No redeeming factors with awful customer service. I missed my connecting flight due to another flight being late. As a result, I called them to notify them I would not be able to make the flight and asked to switch flights. After explaining the situation, they refused to waive the flight change fee and even charged additional fees even though I had no control of the situation. They took advantage of the situation I was forced into and have no ethics. Absolute garbage."
Cons: "See above. A terrible airline who treats paying customers with disrespect and takes advantage of the situation. I will never fly with this airline again."

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Auckland to Wellington found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/10Tue
directJetstar
1h 05mAKL-WLG
$42
26/10Thu
directJetstar
1h 05mAKL-WLG
$47
4/11Sat
directJetstar
1h 05mAKL-WLG
$49
15/10Sun
directJetstar
1h 05mAKL-WLG
$50
7/2Wed
directJetstar
1h 05mAKL-WLG
$57
22/12Fri
directAir New Zealand
1h 10mAKL-WLG
$65
22/12Fri
directAir New Zealand
1h 10mAKL-WLG
$69
9/2Fri
1 stopMultiple Airlines
10h 50mAKL-WLG
$166
26/10Thu
2 stopsMultiple Airlines
7h 30mAKL-WLG
$237
13/12Wed
3 stopsEmirates
51h 20mAKL-WLG
$2,363

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Last minute flights from Auckland to Wellington

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Auckland to Wellington that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/10Mon
directJetstar
1h 05mAKL-WLG
9/10Mon
directJetstar
1h 00mWLG-AKL
$185
29/9Fri
directJetstar
1h 05mAKL-WLG
4/10Wed
directJetstar
1h 05mWLG-AKL
$208
1/10Sun
directJetstar
1h 05mAKL-WLG
2/10Mon
directJetstar
1h 05mWLG-AKL
$250
29/9Fri
directJetstar
1h 05mAKL-WLG
1/10Sun
directJetstar
1h 05mWLG-AKL
$300
28/9Thu
directJetstar
1h 05mAKL-WLG
6/10Fri
directJetstar
1h 05mWLG-AKL
$307
29/9Fri
directJetstar
1h 05mAKL-WLG
1/10Sun
directJetstar
1h 00mWLG-AKL
$311
28/9Thu
multi-stopAir New Zealand
5h 00mAKL-WLG
28/9Thu
directAir New Zealand
1h 05mWLG-AKL
$334
28/9Thu
directAir New Zealand
1h 10mAKL-WLG
28/9Thu
directAir New Zealand
1h 05mWLG-AKL
$349
2/10Mon
directMultiple Airlines
1h 05mAKL-WLG
9/10Mon
multi-stopMultiple Airlines
13h 25mWLG-AKL
$364
28/9Thu
multi-stopAir New Zealand
5h 55mAKL-WLG
28/9Thu
directAir New Zealand
1h 05mWLG-AKL
$386

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Auckland - Wellington Flights

Departure:

Auckland (AKL)New Zealand

Destination:

Wellington (WLG)New Zealand

Return flight deals:

Wellington - Auckland

Cabin classes:

$96

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