How to find cheap flights to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Currently, $67 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Wellington International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to WLG for $140.
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Around one month before taking off is an ideal time to book tickets to Wellington, where Wellington International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for finding the lowest fares.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Wellington by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you browse prices for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
If you're not in a hurry to get to Wellington, consider taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Wellington International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Wellington
June is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Wellington.
If your travel dates are flexible, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to WLG.
March is the most popular month for flights to WLG. It's the perfect time to experience Wellington at its liveliest.
The quietest time of the year to go is December. Book your plane tickets to Wellington then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 14ºC and 20ºC, February is when Wellington is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
Ranging from 7ºC to 12ºC, July has the lowest temperatures.
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? February is the driest month in Wellington, averaging four days of rain.
August has the wettest weather. You can expect around eight days of rainfall if you're visiting then.
Travelling to Wellington International Airport (WLG): What you need to know
Travel to Wellington in a single journey. These are some of the airlines offering direct flights to Wellington International Airport:
If you want to fly with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your WLG plane ticket with Fiji Airways. Up to 86% of its flights into this hub land when expected.
Your flight will touch down in the UTC+13 timezone at WLG.
Crawl into bed not long after your flight to WLG. Choose one of these hotels near Wellington International Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Wellington International Airport has an on-time rating of 74%, which shows how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand.
Getting to central Wellington from Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The distance from WLG to central Wellington is about 8 kilometres.
If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to WLG, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Wellington:
Wellington highlights
Step off your flight to Wellington and head straight for these must-visit attractions:
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa: The perfect place to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 5 kilometres east of the city centre.
Lady Norwood Rose Garden: Take a breather here while exploring Wellington. This park is roughly 3 kilometres east of the centre.
Skyline Walkway: Take on this landmark next. Around 6 kilometres northeast of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Wellington experience.
How to get to Lower Hutt from Wellington International Airport (WLG)
WLG serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Lower Hutt, which is about 13 kilometres away. The most convenient way into the centre will depend on when you're travelling, so plan ahead accordingly.
Travelling from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Porirua
If Porirua is on your itinerary, public transport takes around 2 hours 40 minutes from Wellington International Airport. This city is about 27 kilometres from WLG.
Explore more of New Zealand
There's a whole lot more to see and do in New Zealand, starting with Lower Hutt. Sugarloaf Rock Lookout, Matiu / Somes Island and Days Bay are must-sees in this city, which is around 13 kilometres northeast of Wellington.
Another city in New Zealand that earns its place on your itinerary is Palmerston North. From Wellington, it's roughly 129 kilometres northeast and offers top sights like Willowbank Reserve and New Zealand Rugby Museum. Make time for Victoria Esplanade Gardens too.
Or take off to Hastings, about 257 kilometres northeast of Wellington. Hastings City Art Gallery, Splash Planet and Pekapeka Wetlands are among the many reasons to visit.