How long is the flight from Wellington to Riverside?

There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Riverside in 15h 50m. Fly via Fiji Airways or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 10786 km between Wellington and Riverside. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riverside ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Riverside when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riverside, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to Riverside?

When booking a flight from Wellington to Riverside, you may want to consider flying on Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways or Fiji Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to R1V?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wellington to Riverside as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Riverside?

For a flight from Wellington to Riverside, you will be flying from Wellington. Wellington (WLG) is just 5.3 km from the centre of the city. Wellington is the only Wellington airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Riverside per day. 3 airlines have flights to Riverside from Wellington on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Riverside that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Riverside flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Riverside?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Riverside.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Riverside?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Riverside by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$1,376
One-way from	$647
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,223

Qantas Airways
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2 total stops
34h 50m total
Wellington to Riverside

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15h 50m total
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How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Riverside?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Wellington to Riverside flights typically cost between $1,122 and $1,673 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,376 on Qantas Airways (16 Feb–16 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Wellington to Riverside by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Riverside?
For a flight from Wellington to Riverside, you will be flying from Wellington. Wellington (WLG) is just 5.3 km from the centre of the city. Wellington is the only Wellington airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Riverside per day. 3 airlines have flights to Riverside from Wellington on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Riverside?
There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Riverside in 15h 50m. Fly via Fiji Airways or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 10786 km between Wellington and Riverside. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Riverside that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Riverside flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Riverside?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to Riverside.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Riverside?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Riverside by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Riverside?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Wellington to Riverside flights typically cost between $1,122 and $1,673 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,376 on Qantas Airways (16 Feb–16 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Wellington to Riverside by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Wellington to Riverside flights typically cost between $1,122 and $1,673 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,376 on Qantas Airways (16 Feb–16 Feb).