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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 another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Hamilton to Wellington range from $243 to $446, with an average of $317 over the past 12 months. Anything below $243 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 51% above the $317 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $314 return, compared with $458 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–$178 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 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, 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 $253 to $2,033. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Hamilton to Wellington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $370, which is 84% above the typical average for this route.

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Mode
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Snap Rentals

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 30m.

Most connecting flights from Hamilton to Wellington pass through Christchurch (CHC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Hamilton to Wellington. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $274 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $394, a difference of $119.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

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