Cheapest 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.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Auckland to Wellington according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Auckland to Wellington in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$31, and round-trip direct flights start at US$55.

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.

Auckland to Wellington Flight Details

The distance between Auckland and Wellington is about 495.97 km. The average flying time from Auckland to Wellington is around 1 hour 9 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$31
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$55
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance495.97 km
Average flight time1 hour 9 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 US$64; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Sep, with an average price of up to US$94.

US$94
US$79
US$64
US$49
    Cheapest
  • US$76
    Jan
  • US$64
    Feb
  • US$67
    Mar
  • US$80
    Apr
  • US$76
    May
  • US$70
    Jun
  • US$83
    Jul
  • US$68
    Aug
  • US$94
    Sep
  • US$87
    Oct
  • US$92
    Nov
  • US$94
    Dec

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Auckland to Wellington?

The average price of round-trip 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 Aug, with an average price of US$109; while the month with the highest flight price is usually Dec, with an average price of up to US$193.

US$193
US$151
US$109
US$67
    Cheapest
  • US$139
    Jan
  • US$144
    Feb
  • US$110
    Mar
  • US$137
    Apr
  • US$113
    May
  • US$112
    Jun
  • US$142
    Jul
  • US$109
    Aug
  • US$153
    Sep
  • US$186
    Oct
  • US$177
    Nov
  • US$193
    Dec

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

Average weekly flight prices from Auckland to Wellington by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

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

US$130
US$104
US$79
US$53
  • US$93
    Mon
  • US$78
    Tue
  • US$79
    Wed
  • US$81
    Thu
  • US$90
    Fri
  • US$102
    Sat
  • US$129
    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 US$31 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. AKL to WLG on Tue, Mar 3), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$55 departing on Tue, Jan 27 and returning on Wed, Jan 28.
  • 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 about 1 hour 9 minutes to fly from Auckland to Wellington.
  • 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 104 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 -- NZ409 (08:30)
  • 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 Tue, Mar 3, with one-way flights priced at just US$31.
    · 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 January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland to Wellington on January 27, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$23.
  • 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.