Find cheap airlines flights from Auckland to Wellington

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Auckland to Wellington, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Auckland to Wellington according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Auckland to Wellington: One way flights from $34, round trip flights from $56. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Auckland to Wellington are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Auckland to Wellington

The distance between Auckland and Wellington is approximately 495.97 km. It takes around 1 hour 8 minutes on average to fly from Auckland to Wellington. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$34
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$56
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance495.97 km
Average flight time1 hour 8 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Auckland–Wellington route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Auckland to Wellington

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Auckland to Wellington?

The average price of one-way flights from Auckland to Wellington purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Wellington is Feb, with an average price of $64; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Jan, with an average price of up to $106.

$106
$85
$64
$43
  • $64
    Feb
  • $67
    Mar
  • $80
    Apr
  • $77
    May
  • $71
    Jun
  • $84
    Jul
  • $69
    Aug
  • $95
    Sep
  • $88
    Oct
  • $93
    Nov
  • $95
    Dec
  • $106
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Auckland to Wellington?

Average price of round-trip flights from Auckland to Wellington purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Auckland to Wellington are found during Aug, with an average price of $110. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Dec, with an average price of up to $195.

$195
$153
$110
$68
    Cheapest
  • $172
    Feb
  • $111
    Mar
  • $138
    Apr
  • $114
    May
  • $113
    Jun
  • $143
    Jul
  • $110
    Aug
  • $154
    Sep
  • $187
    Oct
  • $179
    Nov
  • $195
    Dec
  • $177
    Jan

What's the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Wellington?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Auckland to Wellington on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Wellington is Wed, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sun, as prices are usually highest then.

$122
$98
$74
$50
    Cheapest
  • $90
    Mon
  • $75
    Tue
  • $74
    Wed
  • $79
    Thu
  • $88
    Fri
  • $90
    Sat
  • $122
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Wellington (AKL-WLG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as $34 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AKL to WLG on Fri, Mar 6), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $56 departing on Mon, Mar 2 and returning on Thu, Mar 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Auckland to Wellington with the following airlines, including: Jetstar Airways Air New Zealand Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 8 minutes to fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Auckland to Wellington is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 128 flight per week flying from Auckland to Wellington. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ417 (10:29)
  • To find best deals on flights from Auckland to Wellington, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Mar 6, with one-way flights priced at just $34.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Wellington travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Wellington is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Wellington on February 18, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at $32.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Wellington, with Auckland Airport to Wellington International Airport (AKL-WLG) is by far the most common option on this route: Wellington International Airport (WLG).
  • The time difference between Wellington and Auckland is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Auckland to Wellington

Which airlines operate the most flights from Auckland to Wellington?

Data is based on the number of flights from Auckland to Wellington operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Air New Zealand operates the most flights from Auckland to Wellington, with 89 flight per week.

28
48
69
89
Air New Zealand
89
Air New Zealand
Etihad Airways
89
Etihad Airways
EVA Air
89
EVA Air
Air China
74
Air China
Qantas Airways
50
Qantas Airways
Singapore Airlines
48
Singapore Airlines

How many flights are there each day from Auckland to Wellington?

Data is based on the number of flights from Auckland to Wellington for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Auckland to Wellington depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Saturday.

470
406
342
278
Highest
350
Mon
355
Tue
353
Wed
362
Thu
470
Fri
342
Sat
394
Sun