Tauranga to Wellington (TRG–WLG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ5251
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:35 AM
NZST
8:00 AM
NZST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5261
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
3:30 PM
NZST
4:55 PM
NZST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8500cs
QF Qant
DH3
8:50 AM
NZST
10:10 AM
NZST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5264+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
8:50 AM
NZST
10:10 AM
NZST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Tauranga to Wellington
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 263 mi 1h 25m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

TRG–WLG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 263 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TRG–WLG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 11 DH3 1h25 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TRG to WLG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TRG to WLG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Wellington from Tauranga

Nearby airports with service to Wellington International Airport.
Metric TRG→WLG ROT→WLG HLZ→WLG
Distance from TRG 31 mi 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 11 12 18
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 15m 1h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of TRG with service to Wellington International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Wellington is 0 hours the same as Tauranga.
TRG: NZST · WLG: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tauranga, it's 6:00 PM in Wellington.
Distance & Flight Time
263 mi / 424 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.

TRG–WLG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tauranga to Wellington route.
Route details
Distance263 mi / 424 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 14 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: TRG
IATA / ICAOTRG / NZTG
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: WLG
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TRG to WLG flights.
Nonstop flights from Tauranga Airport to Wellington International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 263 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from TRG to WLG. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKL and CHC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from WLG to TRG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROT, HLZ and AKL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TRG to WLG

Tauranga Airport (TRG) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TRG to WLG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TRG to WLG ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 263 miles (424 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via AKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rotorua (ROT), Hamilton (HLZ) and Auckland (AKL).