Auckland to Wellington (AKL–WLG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AKL–WLG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air New Zealand and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 298 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Air New Zealand Also: BR, CA, EY, OZ, QF, SA, SQ, TK, UA, VS | 97 | 32A, 32Q | 1h10 | – | Star Alliance | BR, CA, EY, OZ, QF, SA, SQ, TK, UA, VS |
| JQ Jetstar Also: EK, FJ, LA, QF | 27 | 320 | 1h05 | – | – | EK, FJ, LA, QF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Wellington from Auckland
| Metric | AKL→WLG | HLZ→WLG | TRG→WLG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AKL | – | 66 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 468 | 25 | 24 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 15m | 1h 25m |
Travel Essentials
AKL: NZST · WLG: NZST
When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 6:00 PM in Wellington.
AKL–WLG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Auckland to Wellington: Business Shuttle to the Capital
AKL-WLG is New Zealand's highest-frequency domestic route in the reverse direction, with Air New Zealand and Jetstar combining for 14 to 20 daily nonstops. The 485 km flight takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. Air New Zealand's A320 jets handle peak departures while ATR 72 turboprops fill midday and evening slots. The route is anchored by government travel, with Wellington hosting Parliament, ministries, and the public service sector that generates constant weekday demand from Auckland-based organizations.
Wellington Airport sits on a narrow coastal strip with hills on both sides, which concentrates wind effects on the runway. Southerly changes can arrive quickly, so on-time performance fluctuates more than on most New Zealand domestic routes. For travelers connecting from international arrivals at Auckland, the separate domestic terminal requires a shuttle transfer. Morning flights from AKL land in Wellington in time for a full working day in the capital.