Cheap flights from Auckland to Wellington from $46 AKL → WLG
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The cheapest return found recently is $141 with Jetstar, 14 Dec – 14 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $46 with Jetstar, 30 Dec, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $46, Jetstar, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $141, 14 Dec to 14 Dec
- Usual return price
- $141 to $160
- Cheapest month to fly
- April 2027, return fares from $106 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Jetstar, Air New Zealand
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 5 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $141 to $160.
Cheapest return found recently
$141
14 Dec – 14 Dec · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · Return leaves 8:10 p.m. · 2 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$141
14 Dec – 14 Dec · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · Return leaves 8:10 p.m. · 2 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$141 14 Dec – 14 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$106 20 Apr 2027 – 29 Apr 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $83 to $145.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 20 Nov to 20 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 0-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
16 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov – 22 Nov | $156 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 5 Dec | $167 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 14 Dec | $141 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 30 Dec | $160 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Apr 2027 – 29 Apr 2027 | $106 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $106.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $46 to $75.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$46
30 Dec · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 1 h 5 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$46
30 Dec · Jetstar
Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Leaves 6:00 a.m. · 1 h 5 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$46 30 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$43 5 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $36 to $47.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates from 18 Nov to 4 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 30 Dec, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
15 fares on 13 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | $44 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $95 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 24 Nov | $45 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $91 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $47 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Dec | $48 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Dec | $43 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Dec | $60 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Dec | $75 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Dec | $46 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 2 Jan 2027 | $91 | Air New Zealand | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Feb 2027 | $47 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Mar 2027 | $48 | Jetstar | Auckland Airport (AKL) → Wellington International Airport (WLG) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $43.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Jetstar, Air New Zealand.
Premium cabin fares from Auckland to Wellington
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 14 Dec – 14 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 30 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Auckland to Wellington?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 71% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $335 | $96 | +249% | 16 |
| 7–13 days | $153 | $96 | +59% | 30 |
| 14–29 days | $132 | $83 | +38% | 36 |
| 30–59 days | $103 | $87 | +7% | 37 |
| 60–89 days | $99 | $87 | +3% | 31 |
| 90–179 days | $106 | $103 | +10% | 36 |
| 180+ days | $96 | $96 | Cheapest seen | 13 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 33% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $66 | $43 | +49% | 28 |
| 7–13 days | $44 | $36 | Cheapest seen | 31 |
| 14–29 days | $46 | $36 | +3% | 48 |
| 30–59 days | $47 | $40 | +7% | 47 |
| 60–89 days | $52 | $42 | +18% | 48 |
| 90–179 days | $50 | $48 | +14% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $52 | $51 | +18% | 28 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Auckland → Blenheim
80 km from Wellington
$81
$35 more than flying to Wellington
9 Feb 2027 · AKL → BHE · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Hamilton → Wellington
114 km from Auckland
$146
$100 more than flying from Auckland
4 Dec · HLZ → WLG · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 14 Dec – 14 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Auckland to Wellington?
The cheapest return found recently is $141 with Jetstar, 14 Dec to 14 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $106 with Jetstar, 20 Apr 2027 to 29 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $141 to $160.
How much is a one-way flight from Auckland to Wellington?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $46 with Jetstar, 30 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $43 with Jetstar, 5 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 13 departure dates is usually $46 to $75.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Wellington?
April 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $106, 20 Apr 2027 to 29 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $43, 5 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Wellington?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 71% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 33% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Auckland to Wellington?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $141 with Jetstar, 14 Dec to 14 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $46 with Jetstar, 30 Dec, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Wellington?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 30 Dec, takes 1 h 5 min from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Auckland to Wellington?
Between 20 Nov and 20 Apr 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest return on all 5 departure dates we hold. Between 18 Nov and 4 Mar 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 11 of the 13 departure dates we hold, and Air New Zealand on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work