Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Plymouth to Wellington flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from New Plymouth to Wellington delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between New Plymouth and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 78 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Plymouth to Wellington flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How popular is this New Plymouth to Wellington flight route?

This flight path from New Plymouth to Wellington was viewed by 171 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Wellington?

Departing from New Plymouth to Wellington will take you 55m. There are 264 km between New Plymouth and Wellington. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington round-trip?

Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Wellington, with prices starting at $179. Air New Zealand is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Weekly flight availability from New Plymouth to Wellington

The most flights from NPL to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wellington ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Wellington when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wellington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

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When flying from New Plymouth to Wellington, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New Plymouth to Wellington flights typically cost between $255 and $444 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $212 on Air New Zealand (18 Oct–15 Nov).

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How popular is this New Plymouth to Wellington flight route?
This flight path from New Plymouth to Wellington was viewed by 171 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Wellington?
Departing from New Plymouth to Wellington will take you 55m. There are 264 km between New Plymouth and Wellington. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Plymouth to Wellington round-trip?
Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Wellington, with prices starting at $179. Air New Zealand is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from New Plymouth to Wellington that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Plymouth to Wellington flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Plymouth to Wellington?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Plymouth to Wellington.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Plymouth to Wellington?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Plymouth to Wellington 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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When flying from New Plymouth to Wellington, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New Plymouth to Wellington flights typically cost between $255 and $444 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $212 on Air New Zealand (18 Oct–15 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from New Plymouth to Wellington

The most flights from NPL to WLG are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from New Plymouth to Wellington delayed?

About 11% of weekly flights between New Plymouth and Wellington have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 78 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Plymouth to Wellington flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Plymouth to Wellington flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

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New Plymouth to Wellington flights typically cost between $255 and $444 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $212 on Air New Zealand (18 Oct–15 Nov).