Airlines operating flights from Auckland to Wellington

Choose from 2 airlines flying from Auckland to Wellington, including Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways and . Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Air New Zealand logo Air New Zealand
Jetstar Airways logo Jetstar Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Auckland to Wellington according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Auckland to Wellington over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £28 and round-trip tickets from £48.

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 details for Auckland to Wellington

The distance between Auckland and Wellington is 495.97km. It takes around 1 hour 9 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£28
Cheapest return ticket price£48
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance495.97km
Average flight time1 hour 9 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Auckland to Wellington?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Auckland to Wellington in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Wellington is August, with an average price of £53. The most expensive month is usually January, with average prices reaching £81.

£81
£67
£53
£39
    Cheapest
  • £64
    Jun
  • £64
    Jul
  • £53
    Aug
  • £72
    Sep
  • £67
    Oct
  • £71
    Nov
  • £72
    Dec
  • £81
    Jan
  • £79
    Feb
  • £62
    Mar
  • £79
    Apr
  • £64
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Auckland to Wellington?

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

Based on Trip.com's historical data, August is often the cheapest month for fly from Auckland to Wellington, with an average price of £84. December is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £148.

£148
£116
£84
£52
    Cheapest
  • £90
    Jun
  • £109
    Jul
  • £84
    Aug
  • £118
    Sep
  • £143
    Oct
  • £136
    Nov
  • £148
    Dec
  • £135
    Jan
  • £144
    Feb
  • £131
    Mar
  • £144
    Apr
  • £96
    May

During the Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day), which day is cheapest to fly from Auckland to Wellington?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Auckland to Wellington during Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) in the Trip.com database over the past three days.

Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day) is scheduled for Jul 13. The lowest flight fares from Auckland to Wellington are available on Jul 13, starting from £37.

£64
£51
£37
£24
    Cheapest
  • £64
    9
    Jul
  • £53
    10
  • £55
    11
  • £57
    12
  • £37
    13
  • £38
    14
  • £38
    15

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as £28 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AKL to WLG on Fri, Jul 24), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £48 departing on Wed, Jul 22 and returning on Wed, Jul 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Auckland to Wellington with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 9 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 111 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 -- NZ405 (07:11)
  • 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, Jul 24, with one-way flights priced at just £28.
    · 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 June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Wellington on June 23, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at £31.
  • 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 cancelled 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.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed 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 visit the customer support pages.