Wellington to New Plymouth (WLG–NPL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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QF8599cs
QF Qant
DH3
8:55 AM
NZST
9:55 AM
NZST
1h
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5792+1
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
8:55 AM
NZST
9:55 AM
NZST
1h
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NZ5798
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
7:30 PM
NZST
8:30 PM
NZST
1h
M T W T F S S
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NZ5791
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:55 AM
NZST
7:50 AM
NZST
0h 55m
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NZ5793+1
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
10:25 AM
NZST
11:20 AM
NZST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5795
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
4:15 PM
NZST
5:10 PM
NZST
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Wellington to New Plymouth
1 carrier, 20 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 164 mi 1h nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

WLG–NPL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 164 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop WLG–NPL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: QF 13 DH3 1h Star Alliance QF
Aircraft on this route
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ, QF
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (13 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, WLG to NPL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WLG to NPL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~18h
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 New Plymouth from Wellington

Nearby airports with service to New Plymouth Airport.
Metric WLG→NPL CHC→NPL
Distance from WLG 189 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 20 13
Flight time 1h 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of WLG with service to New Plymouth Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Wellington, it's 6:00 PM in New Plymouth.
Distance & Flight Time
164 mi / 263 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.

WLG–NPL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wellington to New Plymouth route.
Route details
Distance164 mi / 263 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights20 out / 19 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: WLG
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m
Destination: NPL
IATA / ICAONPL / NZNP
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WLG to NPL flights.
Nonstop flights from Wellington International Airport to New Plymouth Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 164 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from WLG to NPL. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKL and CHC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NPL to WLG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHC. 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 WLG to NPL

Wellington International Airport (WLG) and New Plymouth Airport (NPL) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

WLG to NPL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WLG to NPL ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 164 miles (263 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via AKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Christchurch (CHC).