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Find the cheapest month to fly from Wellington to London

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Wellington to London flights are currently cheapest in June.

Alternative Wellington to London routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Wellington to London? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Wellington to London: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$2,084
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flights per week0

Finding cheap flights from Wellington to London: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in London: London City, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, and London Southend.
The best price we found for a return flight from Wellington to London is $2,084. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Wellington to London. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,084.
As of April 2024, there are no flights flying from Wellington to London.
The cheapest month to fly from Wellington to London is usually June.
If you're flying from Wellington Airport, the cheapest airport near London is London Heathrow – which is 22.9 km away from the centre of London. We've found flights into this airport from $2,084.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Wellington Airport to London on Sunday, 2 June 2024.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Wellington Airport and London. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 9°C. August is typically the warmest month in London, when it usually averages around 22°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October.
Currently, Air New Zealand offers the cheapest flight tickets to London.

Which airlines fly from Wellington to London? 

  • Air New Zealand, Etihad, Virgin Australia, American Airlines, Jetstar, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates operate connecting flights from Wellington to London.
  • Usually this route requires two layovers, typically in Auckland (AKL), Los Angeles (LAX), Sydney (SYD), and Hong Kong (HKG).
  • Use price alerts to keep an eye on fares, so you can book the most affordable flights to London available.

How easy is it to depart on flights from Wellington to London?

Wellington Airport is the primary hub for Wellington city, with 1 main terminal. There are domestic and international flights available at this airport, and passengers can find connecting flights to London from here. 

  • Main terminal – all connecting flights to London fly from the main terminal.

The terminal has currency exchange services, VIP lounges, free WiFi, restaurants and bars, and helpful information desks.

If you’re flying via Auckland, arrive at Wellington Airport at least 1 hour before your flight is due to depart. If you are flying via an international layover, like Sydney (SYD), please arrive at Wellington Airport 2 hours before your flight is due to depart.

What do I need before I fly from Wellington to London?

  • All international travel requires passengers to carry a valid passport.
  • Currently, New Zealand citizens can enter the UK for up to 6 months without a visa, but for trips longer than this, you will need to apply to the British Embassy for a visa.

What are the London Airports like?

Whilst London has 5 airports altogether, you’ll find that in general flights from New Zealand are directed to London Heathrow or London Gatwick Airports.

  • London Heathrow Airport – Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand flights to London are usually directed to Terminal 2, all other airlines are typically directed to Terminal 3.
  • London Gatwick Airport – Cathay Pacific flights to London from Wellington arrive in the South Terminal, Emirates flights to London arrive in the North

Gatwick and Heathrow have everything you’ll need when you arrive: bureau de change services, free WiFi, restaurants and bars, duty-free shops, information desks, payphones, and charging outlets. Free shuttle services connect the terminals at both airports.

What is the weather like in London?

  • London has similar summer temperatures to Wellington sitting at around 20-23°C. You can expect the shoulder seasons to hover between 6-18°C, and the winter season (December-February) averages around 4°C.

Is there a time difference between Wellington and London? 

  • London is 12 hours behind Wellington during Standard Time (ST) and 13 hours behind Wellington during Daylight Savings Time (DST).

Is Wellington cheaper than London? 

London more expensive than London across most costs (thought grocery shopping is surprisingly cheaper), but you can find lots of cheap hotels in London with help from Skyscanner’s search tools. As this is a long-haul flight, you can read our guide on how to get some shut-eye on the way over. 

  Wellington London
Average cost of a meal for 2 people $80 50GBP ($94)
Average cost of a coffee $4.40 2.70GBP ($5)
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD $20-30 25-100GBP ($47-188)

What about return flights from London to Wellington?

Click the Return button to view outbound flight fares, or you can go to our London to Wellington page.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of January 2019


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