New Zealand Β· 299 miles (481 km)

Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG): Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The two airports are 299 miles (481 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through New Plymouth, Rotorua and Tauranga and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from AKL to WLG

  • Air New Zealand logo
    Air New ZealandStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • Jetstar logo
    JetstarNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book AKL to WLG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

AKL to WLG with one stop

11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via New Plymouth (NPL)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Rotorua (ROT)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Tauranga (TRG)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Blenheim (BHE)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    S8
  • Via Napier (NPE)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Nelson (NSN)Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Air New Zealand logo
    S8
  • Via Gisborne (GIS)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Christchurch (CHC)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Air New Zealand logo
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    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Queenstown (ZQN)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Air New Zealand logo
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Dunedin (DUD)Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Air New Zealand logo
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  • Via Chatham Island (CHT)Air Chathams the whole way
    3C
    3C

AKL to WLG: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from AKL to WLG?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Jetstar fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG).

How far is Auckland from Wellington by plane?

Auckland (AKL) and Wellington (WLG) are 299 miles (481 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book AKL to WLG award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does AKL to WLG cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for AKL to WLG with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Auckland and Wellington?

The most direct connections are through New Plymouth (NPL), Rotorua (ROT), Tauranga (TRG), Blenheim (BHE) and Napier (NPE). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air New Zealand through New Plymouth.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.