Flying from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Wellington International Airport to Auckland Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Wellington and Auckland follow the same timezone, UTC+13.
Take your pick of 887 weekly Wellington International Airport to Auckland Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest flight available. Jetstar operates the last service of the day at 21:10.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your WLG to AKL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetstar has direct flights from Wellington International Airport to Auckland Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Auckland — and maybe even more of New Zealand if you have time.
Jetstar is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
With 76.51% of services landing as planned, Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier offering WLG to AKL flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
At the moment, AED 154 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Wellington International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 309. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from WLG to AKL, reserve your trip nine months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Wellington International Airport to Auckland Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
72.62% of flights that take off from Wellington International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Wellington to Wellington International Airport is around 13 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near WLG. Whether you've booked an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Auckland Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you have a late Wellington International Airport to Auckland Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near AKL:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and explore beyond Auckland's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is roughly 27 kilometers from central Auckland. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Wellington International Airport to Auckland Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Auckland in April.
Book your flight from Wellington International Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you want to go to Auckland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from WLG to AKL in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand just waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometers south of Auckland, a trip to Wellington will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Manukau City is another well-known destination in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometers south-east of Auckland. No trip is complete without dropping by Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.