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Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Wellington and Hamilton.

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

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.

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

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at $288 return and stopover options via Christchurch (CHC) at $280.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$171 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 (sharklets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Wellington to Hamilton 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 28% on the Wellington to Hamilton route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $248 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $340, a difference of $92. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 18 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Wellington to Hamilton flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Hamilton are Waikato Stadium, Hamilton New Zealand Temple, and Braemar Hospital. These are among the most viewed places in Hamilton on KAYAK.

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.

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 a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Wellington to Hamilton are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $219, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

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

Evening 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.

Hamilton Airport (HLZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
· EZI
· Thrifty
· Bargain Rental Cars
· Hertz
· Budget

Return flights from Wellington to Hamilton range from $220 to $426, with an average of $290 over the past 12 months. Anything below $220 counts as a good deal.