New Zealand Β· 168 miles (271 km)

Wellington (WLG) to Napier (NPE) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Wellington (WLG) to Napier (NPE): Air New Zealand. The two airports are 168 miles (271 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Auckland and Christchurch.

Airlines flying nonstop from WLG to NPE

  • Air New Zealand logo
    Air New ZealandStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it

Book WLG to NPE with points

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

WLG to NPE with one stop

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

  • Via Auckland (AKL)Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Air New Zealand logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Christchurch (CHC)Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Air New Zealand logo
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WLG to NPE: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from WLG to NPE?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Wellington (WLG) to Napier (NPE).

How far is Wellington from Napier by plane?

Wellington (WLG) and Napier (NPE) are 168 miles (271 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book WLG to NPE award flights?

12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does WLG to NPE cost?

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

Where can I connect between Wellington and Napier?

The most direct connections are through Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air New Zealand through Auckland.

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.