Cheap flights from Auckland to Wellington

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From Auckland to Wellington

What days are direct flights available from Auckland to Wellington?

You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

Flights from Auckland Intl to Wellington have been viewed 11,826 times in the past calendar month.

How long does the flight from Auckland to Wellington take?

A direct flight takes up to 2 hours, covering a distance of 299 kilometres.

How many flights depart from Auckland to Wellington on average per day?

Per day, 284 flights depart from Auckland Intl to Wellington on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 4% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Midday) - 47% of flight departures
Afternoon (Midday - 6pm) - 31% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 18% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Auckland or Wellington?

Expected rainfall in Auckland is same as in Wellington. You can expect this to be the case over the next 6 days.

Is Auckland weather warmer or cooler than Wellington?

Expect the weather to be around 24 °C on average in February. As the temperature peaks, try to get your plans done early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. The climate in Wellington is generally colder than in Auckland.

Cheap, short and frequent – a flight from Auckland to Wellington is one of the easiest domestic journeys in New Zealand. That’s because you’re only hopping to the south edge of North Island.

The spectacular scenery and small-town feel of the capital reel in almost 1.5 million New Zealanders every year. It’s also home to hilly Victorian neighbourhoods and iconic cable cars, along with a breezy waterfront and peninsula lighthouses.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Wellington?

Not long – just 1 hour 5 minutes direct.

Which airlines operate flights from Auckland to Wellington?

Air New Zealand and Jetstar offer direct Auckland to Wellington flights. You could also travel with Qantas Airways, but the flight is indirect.

How frequent are flights between Auckland and Wellington?

There are over 16 direct flights a day, so they depart almost every hour.

Which airports serve Auckland and Wellington?

All flights from Auckland to Wellington take off from Auckland Airport and land in Wellington International Airport.

Which direct flight route between Auckland and Wellington is cheapest?

It’s usually cheapest to hop on Auckland to Wellington flights that jet off in the early morning. National Geographic Traveller recently named Wellington as a city to watch. That’s easy to do – Wellington is extremely easy on the eye, plus cheap flights from Auckland to Wellington are easy to come by. A walkable centre of galleries, craft beer hangouts and trendy coffee shops hugs the harbour. And it’s all watched over by hilly suburbs stacked with colourful Victorian houses. With its compact layout and easy-going nature, you’ll soon forget that you’re exploring a capital city. Fancy a bird’s eye view? Hop aboard the scarlet cable car to Wellington Botanic Gardens or scale Mt Victoria Lookout. Use our smart search engine to find a choice of cheap flights from Auckland to Wellington.