Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Wellington to Auckland

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Wellington to Auckland, including Jetstar Airways, Air New Zealand, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Jetstar Airways.
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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.

Explore the cheapest flights from Wellington to Auckland in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 44, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 69.

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

Wellington to Auckland Flight Details

The distance between Wellington and Auckland is approximately 495.97km. It takes around 1 hour 4 minutes on average to fly from Wellington to Auckland. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 44
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 69
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance495.97km
Average flight time1 hour 4 minutes
Popular airlineJetstar Airways
Flight statistics for the Wellington–Auckland route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Wellington to Auckland

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

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Wellington to Auckland is Feb, with an average price of AU$ 83. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Dec, with an average price of up to AU$ 166.

AU$ 166
AU$ 125
AU$ 83
AU$ 42
  • AU$ 83
    Feb
  • AU$ 106
    Mar
  • AU$ 126
    Apr
  • AU$ 107
    May
  • AU$ 116
    Jun
  • AU$ 102
    Jul
  • AU$ 112
    Aug
  • AU$ 125
    Sep
  • AU$ 138
    Oct
  • AU$ 145
    Nov
  • AU$ 166
    Dec
  • AU$ 115
    Jan

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

Average price of round-trip flights from Wellington to Auckland 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 Wellington to Auckland are found during Jun, with an average price of AU$ 172. Conversely, the highest prices are found during Sep, with an average price of up to AU$ 507.

AU$ 507
AU$ 340
AU$ 172
AU$ 5
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 179
    Feb
  • AU$ 219
    Mar
  • AU$ 274
    Apr
  • AU$ 240
    May
  • AU$ 172
    Jun
  • AU$ 270
    Jul
  • AU$ 384
    Aug
  • AU$ 507
    Sep
  • AU$ 237
    Oct
  • AU$ 255
    Nov
  • AU$ 328
    Dec
  • AU$ 322
    Jan

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

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

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

AU$ 158
AU$ 124
AU$ 89
AU$ 55
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 109
    Mon
  • AU$ 92
    Tue
  • AU$ 89
    Wed
  • AU$ 130
    Thu
  • AU$ 158
    Fri
  • AU$ 141
    Sat
  • AU$ 150
    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 AU$ 44 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. WLG to AKL on Wed, Mar 18), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 69 departing on Mon, Mar 23 and returning on Tue, Mar 24.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Wellington to Auckland 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 4 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 125 flight per week flying from Wellington to Auckland. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ456 (20:18)
  • 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 Wed, Mar 18, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 44.
    · 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 February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Wellington to Auckland on February 16, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at AU$ 45.
  • 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 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Wellington toAuckland

Which airlines operate the most flights from Wellington to Auckland?

Data is based on the number of flights from Wellington to Auckland 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 Wellington to Auckland, with 89 flight per week.

26
47
68
89
Air New Zealand
89
Air New Zealand
Etihad Airways
89
Etihad Airways
EVA Air
89
EVA Air
Air China
64
Air China
Qantas Airways
55
Qantas Airways
Singapore Airlines
47
Singapore Airlines

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

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Wellington to Auckland within the Trip.com database over the past month.

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

423
373
323
273
Highest
323
Mon
354
Tue
332
Wed
344
Thu
423
Fri
355
Sat
360
Sun