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

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 08:15
• Latest: departs at 17:40 and lands at 18:55.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

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

A direct flight from Wellington to Hamilton 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 Wellington to Hamilton range from $243 to $446, with an average of $314 over the past 12 months. Anything below $243 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $289 return via Christchurch (CHC), compared with $314 for direct.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Wellington to Hamilton 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Wellington to Hamilton flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Morning 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 $225 to $1,537. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Wellington to Hamilton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $204, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Hamilton Airport (HLZ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Rental Cars
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Wellington to Hamilton route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 20m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Wellington to Hamilton. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $269 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $410, a difference of $141.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Wellington and Hamilton.

Some of the most popular sights in Hamilton are Waikato Stadium and Hamilton Gardens. These are among the most viewed places in Hamilton 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.