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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.

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

• Air New Zealand
• Jetstar

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

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

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $160 return, compared with $439 via a stopover through Christchurch (CHC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$139 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.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Auckland to Wellington route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $137 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $195, a difference of $58. 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 Auckland to Wellington route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Wellington flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 23%, and Night flights for 5%.

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are New Zealand Film Archive and Victoria University of Wellington. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

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.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 37% above the route average of $160. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Auckland to Wellington are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $68, which is 29% 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.

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
· Hertz

Return flights from Auckland to Wellington range from $125 to $227, with an average of $160 over the past 12 months. Anything below $125 counts as a good deal.