⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Auckland to Wellington flights

Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG): 298 miles (480 km) great-circle, about 1h 05m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $104 round-trip on Jetstar, nonstop, departing April 29, 2026.

JQJetstarJQ251
Depart
AKL
Auckland, New Zealand
06:00
2026-04-29
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Arrive
WLG
Wellington, New Zealand
Returns 07:40
2026-04-30
Stops
non-stop
Distance
298 mi
Est. nonstop time
1h 05m
Trip type
Round-trip
$104
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Auckland to Wellington fare fly?

$104 round-trip, Jetstar JQ251, departing 2026-04-29 at 06:00, returning 2026-04-30. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Thursday 1 night later; the fare was observed 4 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Auckland from Wellington?

  • Distance: 298 miles (480 km) great-circle, heading south.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 1h 05m.
  • Departure airport: Auckland International Airport (AKL), Auckland, New Zealand, UTC+12 on April 29, 2026.
  • Arrival: Wellington International Airport (WLG), New Zealand, UTC+12 on April 29, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within New Zealand.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 41 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Jetstar JQ251, non-stop, round-trip, 1 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Auckland to Wellington fare compare with other routes from AKL?

At $104, it was the cheapest of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from AKL (median $1,076). That is 34.9 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the AKL median of 18.0 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from AKL of similar length: Christchurch (463 mi) at $141 and Queenstown (636 mi) at $199.

Jetstar had the cheapest fare on 9 of 30 AKL routes. It is the 30th longest of the 30 routes we track from AKL.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Wellington?

The reverse, Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL), was $103 round-trip on Jetstar, nonstop, departing June 3, 2026. Wellington to Auckland flights.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Pacific/Auckland, Pacific/Auckland; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Auckland to Wellington flight questions

How far is Auckland from Wellington by plane?

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Auckland is about 298 miles (480 km) from Wellington on a great-circle line from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG), heading south. It is the 30th longest of the 30 routes we track from AKL. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Wellington?

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About 1h 05m nonstop by our estimate for 298 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Jetstar fare was nonstop. The reverse, Wellington (WLG) to Auckland (AKL), was $103 round-trip on Jetstar, nonstop, departing June 3, 2026.

What is the time difference between Auckland and Wellington?

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On April 29, 2026, Auckland was on UTC+12 (Pacific/Auckland) and Wellington on UTC+12 (Pacific/Auckland), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Auckland was 12:00 in Wellington. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Auckland to Wellington?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $104 per person round-trip on Jetstar flight JQ251, departing April 29, 2026, returning April 30, 2026, nonstop. At $104, it was the cheapest of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from AKL (median $1,076). That is 34.9 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the AKL median of 18.0 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Auckland to Wellington?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop Jetstar flight, JQ251, on April 29, 2026. From AKL, 7 of 30 were. Routes from AKL of similar length: Christchurch (463 mi) at $141 and Queenstown (636 mi) at $199. Jetstar had the cheapest fare on 9 of 30 AKL routes.

Which airports serve flights from Auckland to Wellington?

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It departs Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand, and arrives at Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand. A domestic New Zealand flight. Wellington International Airport (WLG) sits at 41 ft above sea level. More routes from Auckland are on our Auckland flights page.

Where else near Wellington can you fly from Auckland?

Christchurch (CHC) $141Queenstown (ZQN) $199Sydney (SYD) $432Brisbane (BNE) $359Melbourne (MEL) $371Nadi (NAN) $573All flights from Auckland →

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