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2 airlines operate flights between Wellington and Auckland. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

Flights from Wellington to Auckland usually depart from Wellington (WLG) and arrive at Auckland Intl (AKL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air New Zealand: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Fiji Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 163 round-trip, compared to C$ 221 via a layover through Christchurch (CHC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 11–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Wellington to Auckland pass through Christchurch (CHC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Wellington to Auckland route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 129 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 192, a difference of C$ 63. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Wellington to Auckland route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Wellington to Auckland flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 29%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Auckland are Skycity Auckland, Aotea Centre, and Auckland Fish Market. These are among the most viewed places in Auckland on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Wellington to Auckland:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:05 am
• Latest: departs at 9:40 pm and lands at 10:45 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 46% above the route average of C$ 163. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Wellington to Auckland takes 1h 05m, covering 773 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 128 to C$ 634. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Wellington to Auckland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 77, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• Snap Rentals
• EZI
• Mode
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Wellington to Auckland range from C$ 129 to C$ 231, with an average of C$ 163 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 129 counts as a good deal.