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Cheapest return flight
$159
Typical prices: $170-$366
Jetstar
Sun 21/10Thu 25/10
ZQN - WLG • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
$159
Typical prices: $168-$351
Jetstar
Mon 8/10Thu 11/10
CHC - WLG • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Air New Zealand, Sounds Air, and others. Average duration is 1h 00m.
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Most flights • 432 per week
Best reviews • 10.0 score
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Cheapest • 44% average savings
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Wellington

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Wellington

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Jetstar Logo
11:15 - 12:30ZQN  Queenstown Intl-WLG Wellington
1h 15mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 10:35WLG  Wellington-ZQN Queenstown Intl
1h 25mdirect
$159Jetstar
Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 07:50AKL  Auckland Intl-WLG Wellington
1h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
13:05 - 14:10WLG  Wellington-AKL Auckland Intl
1h 05mdirect
$159Jetstar
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:05AKL  Auckland Intl-WLG Wellington
1h 05mdirect
Jetstar Logo
13:10 - 14:15WLG  Wellington-AKL Auckland Intl
1h 05mdirect
$159Jetstar
Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Originair Logo
13:20 - 14:00NSN  Nelson-WLG Wellington
0h 40mdirect
Originair Logo
14:30 - 15:10WLG  Wellington-NSN Nelson
0h 40mdirect
$194Originair
Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:10AKL  Auckland Intl-WLG Wellington
1h 10mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:05 - 14:10WLG  Wellington-AKL Auckland Intl
1h 05mdirect
$194Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 - 12:35ZQN  Queenstown Intl-WLG Wellington
1h 20mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:25 - 10:50WLG  Wellington-ZQN Queenstown Intl
1h 25mdirect
$197Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
16:05 - 17:25ZQN  Queenstown Intl-WLG Wellington
1h 20mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
13:55 - 15:20WLG  Wellington-ZQN Queenstown Intl
1h 25mdirect
$199Air New Zealand
Fri, 26 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
Sounds Air Logo
07:00 - 07:30BHE  Blenheim-WLG Wellington
0h 30mdirect
Sounds Air Logo
19:30 - 20:00WLG  Wellington-BHE Blenheim
0h 30mdirect
$201Sounds Air
Tue, 2 Feb - Fri, 5 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
13:15 - 14:20CHC  Christchurch-WLG Wellington
1h 05mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
07:00 - 07:55WLG  Wellington-CHC Christchurch
0h 55mdirect
$206Air New Zealand
Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
Sounds Air Logo
20:10 - 20:55NSN  Nelson-WLG Wellington
0h 45mdirect
Sounds Air Logo
15:40 - 16:30WLG  Wellington-NSN Nelson
0h 50mdirect
$206Sounds Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to Wellington flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to Wellington with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Wellington?

Queenstown to Wellington is the cheapest route at $159 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Auckland to Wellington is the most popular connection with return deals from $194.

How much is a flight to Wellington?

A return flight to Wellington costs $232 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Auckland average $200, while Christchurch runs a bit higher at $200.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Wellington?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Wellington at $225 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $292.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Wellington?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly to Wellington with an average price of $196 return.
  • April ($277) and September ($268) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Wellington?

Night flights to Wellington are the cheapest at $234 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $282.

What is a good deal for flights to Wellington?

Flights under $170 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Wellington at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Auckland $156
  • Christchurch $161
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When are flights to Wellington the cheapest?

Flights to Wellington are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 46% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Wellington

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$78
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flights from Christchurch to Wellington

When to book flights to Wellington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Wellington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Wellington, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Where do I pick up my rental car at Wellington Airport?

    The offices of car rental agencies are located on the Ground Floor of the terminal, directly next to the domestic baggage claim. You can choose from a range of major global companies such as Europcar, Budget, Thrifty and Avis. It is recommended that you reserve your rental car online before arriving, as this will speed up the process when you land.

  • Are there any hotels at Wellington Airport?

    Unfortunately, there are no hotels located within the grounds of Wellington Airport, however Airport Motor Lodge is located only 650 m away, and provides free shuttles from 07:30 until early in the morning. The most affordable room is the Lite Studio which has a queen size bed and private ensuite bathroom. Booking this room or any other in the hotel will give you access to cable television and complimentary cooked breakfast.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Wellington?

    Air New Zealand operates the most flights from New Zealand to Wellington at 432 per week, while Jetstar is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Wellington. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long are direct flights to Wellington from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Wellington varies depending on your departure city:

    • from Nelson: 0h 40m
    • from Timaru: 1h 20m
    • from Napier: 1h 00m
    • from Gisborne: 1h 20m
    • from Blenheim: 0h 30m

  • How many flights serve Wellington?

    Wellington receives 82 flights per day and 572 per week from across the world. Auckland has the most flights to Wellington with 122 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Wellington is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Wellington is around $170 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Wellington?

    Last-minute fares to Wellington – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 35% above the average return fare of $232.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Wellington?

Your guide to booking Wellington flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Wellington, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 46% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Wellington, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $170 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Wellington in November. Return fares historically average $196 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $48 per return. Evening flights to Wellington average $234 compared to $282 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Wellington, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Jetstar includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Air New Zealand includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Sounds Air includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Wellington, a few great places to start are Waitangi Park, Victoria University of Wellington, and Sacred Heart Cathedral. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • For those travelling with young children, a Parent’s Room is located on Level 1 of Wellington Airport (WLG) so that you can care for your child in private once you disembark. The room is equipped with a changing table, nappy disposal facilities and toilets.
  • The Airport Flyer provides an express bus service which links Wellington Airport to the city. The bus takes passengers to Wellington Railway Station in the heart of the city in roughly 25 min and costs NZ$ 12. To reach the bus station at the airport, turn right after you have collected your baggage and head outside to see the designated Airport Flyer pick up area.
  • All airports operating from Wellington Airport provide accessibility services to aid people with reduced mobility off the plane. Disabled car parking spaces are conveniently located on Level 1 of the P120 Express parking bay, which has direct ramp access from the airport terminal.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to Wellington

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 669 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.5Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Not up to their standard . After checking in my bag and having made a tight connection off NZ 29, they tried to bump me off the flight at the gate. In they end I argued myself onto the plane but my bag followed on a later plane. After over 24 hours of flying and despite being an Air NZ Platinum card holder being put in this position was unnaceptable

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Not up to their standard . After checking in my bag and having made a tight connection off NZ 29, they tried to bump me off the flight at the gate. In they end I argued myself onto the plane but my bag followed on a later plane. After over 24 hours of flying and despite being an Air NZ Platinum card holder being put in this position was unnaceptable

More comfortable seats. Even after an hour of travel, they are very hard to sit on. Enforce the amount of stuff that travellers can carry on. Some have up to three bags and take over other passengers' overhead locker space.

Crew members are so courteous and easy to talk to. My flight ticket was expensive from Chicago to Rotorua at $2800 usd. Everything else is very nice!

Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Great. Seats are a little cramped with only a very small recline. Service was great. Food was fine.

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Flight departing too early at 06.15 Difficult to get to airport

Plane was more than 3 hrs delayed as the only plane on that day. Had to wait 1 hrs in the plane which was very unpleasent.

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