Cheap flights to Wellington
17 cities have regular scheduled flights to Wellington (WLG). 22 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson, Hamilton, Sydney. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Auckland — Wellington
Christchurch — Wellington
Queenstown — Wellington
Blenheim — Wellington
Nelson — Wellington
Napier — Wellington
Rotorua — Wellington
Hamilton — Wellington
Gisborne — Wellington
New Plymouth — Wellington
Dunedin — Wellington
Tauranga — Auckland
Popular departure cities to Wellington
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AustraliaFlight insights to Wellington
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Wellington — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Wellington come from Auckland, Christchurch and Nelson. Auckland leads with around 293 flights a week.
- Auckland293 flights/week
- Christchurch258 flights/week
- Nelson111 flights/week
- Hamilton76 flights/week
- Sydney71 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Wellington depart from New Zealand, Australia and Fiji. New Zealand alone accounts for about 87% of all direct routes.
- New Zealandavg $75
- Australiaavg $260
- Fijiavg $332
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Wellington range from Christchurch at $32 to Sydney at $251 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Aucklandfrom $39
- Christchurchfrom $32
- Nelsonfrom $84
- Hamiltonfrom $80
- Sydneyfrom $251
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Wellington from right now are Christchurch from $32, Auckland from $39 and Blenheim from $72.
- Christchurchfrom $32
- Aucklandfrom $39
- Blenheimfrom $72
- Queenstownfrom $75
- Rotoruafrom $76
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Wellington?
- There are 17+ cities with regular flights to Wellington, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Wellington depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Wellington from Auckland, Christchurch, Nelson, Hamilton, Sydney. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Wellington?
- 22 airlines operate flights to Wellington, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Wellington?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Wellington?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.