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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hamilton to Wellington:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 08:15
• Latest: departs at 18:10 and lands at 19:25.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Hamilton to Wellington.

A direct flight from Hamilton to Wellington takes 1h 15m, covering 623 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Hamilton to Wellington range from $231 to $442, with an average of $310 over the past 12 months. Anything below $231 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 47% above the route average of $310. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $310 return, compared with $453 via a stopover through Christchurch (CHC).

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Hamilton to Wellington flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$176 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Hamilton to Wellington flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $235 to $2,220. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Hamilton to Wellington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $385, which is 98% above the typical average for this route.

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Mode
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Hamilton to Wellington usually depart from Hamilton (HLZ) and arrive at Wellington (WLG).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hamilton to Wellington route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Hamilton to Wellington pass through Christchurch (CHC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Hamilton to Wellington route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $286 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $355, a difference of $69. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Hamilton and Wellington.

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are Waitangi Park, St James Theatre, and Basin Reserve Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.