Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 $209 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $182 and an overall rating of 6.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Auckland to Wellington take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 1h 00m, covering a distance of 773 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Auckland and Wellington per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 14 and 18 direct flights that take off from Auckland and land in Wellington, with an average flight time of 1h 08m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 109 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Wellington was $78 for a one-way ticket and $140 for a return.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Auckland at 06:00 and will be landing in Wellington at 07:10.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Auckland to Wellington jets off at 21:10 and lands at 22:20.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Auckland and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Auckland to Wellington. They are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best return deal found costing $82. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Wellington flight route.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Auckland and Wellington.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Are there public showers available at Wellington Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

How much will a taxi to Wellington city cost?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Wellington is March, where tickets cost $149 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $233 and $226 respectively.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

How often are flights from Auckland to Wellington delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Auckland and Wellington historically see delays in approximately 12% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 92 minutes.

Question 20

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Wellington flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Air New Zealand have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 11% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Saturday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 22

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Wellington flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Auckland and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Auckland to Wellington were found on Jetstar ($140) and Air New Zealand ($208).

Question 25

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Wellington, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 26

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Wellington from Auckland usually cost between $155 and $284 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $140 on Jetstar (28 Oct–29 Oct).

Question 27

What are the most popular airlines flying to Wellington?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Wellington is Jetstar, followed by Air New Zealand and Air Chathams.

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