Flight Information for Wellington to Auckland Flights

The distance between Wellington and Auckland is approximately 495.97km. The average flight time between Wellington and Auckland is 1 hour 5 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. October is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
CAD 56
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways WLG-AKL 1h 5m · Direct Thu, Aug 20
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Cheapest return
CAD 100
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways WLG-AKL 1h 5m · Direct Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Aug 30
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Best time to book
March
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
495.97km
Flight distance
1h 5m
Average flight time

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Wellington to Auckland over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 56 and round-trip tickets from CAD 100.

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Wellington to Auckland

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Wellington to Auckland, including Jetstar Airways, and . Jetstar Airways currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Wellington to Auckland according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Wellington to Auckland

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

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

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to Auckland is March, with an average price of CAD 109. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching CAD 192.

CAD 192
CAD 151
CAD 109
CAD 68
    Cheapest
  • CAD 112
    Aug
  • CAD 126
    Sep
  • CAD 139
    Oct
  • CAD 146
    Nov
  • CAD 167
    Dec
  • CAD 116
    Jan
  • CAD 133
    Feb
  • CAD 109
    Mar
  • CAD 168
    Apr
  • CAD 135
    May
  • CAD 147
    Jun
  • CAD 192
    Jul

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

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

Based on Trip.com's historical data, March is often the cheapest month for fly from Wellington to Auckland, with an average price of CAD 179. September is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as CAD 511.

CAD 511
CAD 345
CAD 179
CAD 13
    Cheapest
  • CAD 290
    Aug
  • CAD 511
    Sep
  • CAD 239
    Oct
  • CAD 257
    Nov
  • CAD 331
    Dec
  • CAD 325
    Jan
  • CAD 199
    Feb
  • CAD 179
    Mar
  • CAD 392
    Apr
  • CAD 424
    May
  • CAD 260
    Jun
  • CAD 271
    Jul

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

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Wellington to Auckland on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Auckland is Tuesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Friday as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 173
CAD 141
CAD 108
CAD 76
  • CAD 126
    Mon
  • CAD 108
    Tue
  • CAD 120
    Wed
  • CAD 147
    Thu
  • CAD 173
    Fri
  • CAD 154
    Sat
  • CAD 170
    Sun

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as CAD 56 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. WLG to AKL on Thu, Aug 20), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 100 departing on Sun, Aug 23 and returning on Sun, Aug 30.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Wellington to Auckland with the following airlines, including: 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 5 minutes to fly from Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Wellington to Auckland 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 107 flight per week flying from Wellington to Auckland. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Jetstar Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- JQ258 (15:58)
  • To find best deals on flights from Wellington to Auckland, 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 Thu, Aug 20, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 56.
    · 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 Auckland travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Wellington to Auckland is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Wellington to Auckland on August 18, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at CAD 54.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Auckland, with Wellington International Airport to Auckland Airport (WLG-AKL) is by far the most common option on this route: Auckland Airport (AKL).
  • The time difference between Auckland and Wellington is 0m.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Wellington to Auckland is CAD 116. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Wellington to Auckland is CAD 199. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Wellington and Auckland, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetstar Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Wellington to Auckland. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Wellington to Auckland

Which airlines operate the most flights from Wellington to Auckland?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Wellington to Auckland on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Wellington to Auckland is Etihad Airways/Air New Zealand/EVA Air, operating 98 flights per week.

17
44
71
98
Etihad Airways
98
Etihad Airways
Air New Zealand
98
Air New Zealand
EVA Air
98
EVA Air
Air China
56
Air China
Qantas Airways
48
Qantas Airways
Singapore Airlines
44
Singapore Airlines

How many flights fly from Wellington to Auckland each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Wellington to Auckland on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Wellington to Auckland are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Monday.

407
347
287
227
Highest
287
Mon
289
Tue
316
Wed
315
Thu
407
Fri
319
Sat
344
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.