How long does a flight from Wellington to Auckland take?

The duration of a direct flight to Auckland from Wellington is typically 1h 00m . The journey crosses a distance of 298 miles.

How many flights are there between Wellington and Auckland per day?

Each day, there are between 15 and 20 direct flights that take off from Wellington and land in Auckland, with an average flight time of 1h 04m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 127 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Auckland?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Auckland was £35 for a one-way ticket and £68 for a return.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wellington to Auckland?

For Wellington to Auckland, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Auckland back to Wellington, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What’s the earliest departure time from Wellington to Auckland?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Wellington at 06:00 and will be landing in Auckland at 07:05.

What’s the latest departure time from Wellington to Auckland?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Wellington to Auckland jets off at 21:35 and lands at 22:35.

Which airlines fly direct between Wellington and Auckland?

There is just one airline that flies from Wellington to Auckland direct and that is Jetstar . The best return deal found from Jetstar for the route is £42.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Wellington to Auckland?

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Wellington to Auckland flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Wellington to Auckland?

There are direct flights from Wellington to Auckland on a daily basis.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Auckland?

The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Auckland is March , where tickets cost £71 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £116 and £113 respectively.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Wellington to Auckland?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Wellington to Auckland.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Wellington to Auckland?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from Wellington is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Wellington to Auckland?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Auckland with an airline and back to Wellington with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Wellington to Auckland?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Auckland from Wellington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from Wellington to Auckland delayed?

Weekly flights between Wellington and Auckland historically see delays in approximately 17% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 87 minutes.

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

Based on our data, Jetstar have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 17% of their flights encountering any delays.

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

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

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

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Wellington and Auckland?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Wellington to Auckland?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Wellington to Auckland were found on Jetstar (£68) and Air New Zealand (£144).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington to Auckland?

To get a below average price on the flight from Wellington to Auckland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure , which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

How much is a return flight from Wellington to Auckland?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now. Flights to Auckland from Wellington usually cost between £70 and £148 in November. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £68 on Jetstar (10 Nov–17 Nov).

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20:10 - 21:15WLG Wellington-AKL Auckland Intl

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£68Jetstar

Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec

13:40 - 14:45WLG Wellington-AKL Auckland Intl

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06:00 - 07:05AKL Auckland Intl-WLG Wellington

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£68Jetstar

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

13:40 - 14:45WLG Wellington-AKL Auckland Intl

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18:30 - 19:35AKL Auckland Intl-WLG Wellington

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£68Jetstar

Tue, 2 Mar - Thu, 18 Mar

13:40 - 14:45WLG Wellington-AKL Auckland Intl

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08:00 - 09:05AKL Auckland Intl-WLG Wellington

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£68Jetstar

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

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£68Jetstar

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06:00 - 07:05AKL Auckland Intl-WLG Wellington

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07:40 - 08:45WLG Wellington-AKL Auckland Intl

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07:40 - 08:45WLG Wellington-AKL Auckland Intl

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How much is a return flight from Wellington to Auckland? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Wellington to Auckland departing in November.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wellington to Auckland? The average price of all round-trip flights from Wellington to Auckland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.: For Wellington to Auckland, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Auckland back to Wellington, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Auckland? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Wellington to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: The cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Auckland is March, where tickets cost £71 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £116 and £113 respectively.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington to Auckland? To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Wellington to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.: To get a below average price on the flight from Wellington to Auckland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest flight from Wellington to Auckland?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wellington to Auckland was £35 for a one-way ticket and £68 for a return.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Wellington to Auckland?
The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Wellington to Auckland flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Wellington to Auckland?
There are direct flights from Wellington to Auckland on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Wellington to Auckland?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Wellington to Auckland.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Wellington to Auckland?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from Wellington is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Wellington to Auckland?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Auckland with an airline and back to Wellington with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Wellington to Auckland?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Auckland from Wellington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight from Wellington to Auckland? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £365 or less one-way and £107 or less round-trip.

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How much is a return flight from Wellington to Auckland?

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Auckland?

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington to Auckland?

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Wellington to Auckland?

Which airlines fly direct between Wellington and Auckland?

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

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Wellington and Auckland?

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