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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:09
• Latest: departs at 21:10 and lands at 22:19.

The flight takes about 1h 09m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Auckland to Wellington.

A direct flight from Auckland to Wellington takes 1h 09m, covering 773 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Auckland to Wellington range from $136 to $248, with an average of $173 over the past 12 months. Anything below $136 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 40% above the $173 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $172 return, compared with $450 via a stopover through Christchurch (CHC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Wellington flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 6%.

One-way fares from Auckland to Wellington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $229, which is 117% above the typical average for this route.

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Mode
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Snap Rentals

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 Auckland to Wellington route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 32m.

Most connecting flights from Auckland to Wellington pass through Christchurch (CHC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Auckland to Wellington. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $155 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $213, a difference of $58.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

New Zealand Film Archive is one of the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

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

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

There are free showers located on Level 1 near the duty free shop at Wellington Airport. Keep in mind that these facilities do not provide any accessories such as towels or soap, so you will need to bring your own.

You can expect to pay NZ$ 30-40 approx. for a taxi to the central business district. There is a taxi rank on Level 0 of Wellington Airport, directly in front of the baggage claim area and the trip should take roughly 25 minutes.