Non-stop flights to Wellington (WLG)
Wellington International Airport is the third largest airport in New Zealand. It is an international airport. In total there are 20 airports around the world that have direct flights to Wellington, spread around 20 cities in 2 countries. Currently, there are 15 domestic flights to Wellington.
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All direct flights to Wellington Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Wellington Best time to visit Wellington Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 2,682 flights arriving at Wellington Airport, which are 89 flights per day or 4 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 15 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to Wellington are routes from Christchurch (CHC) in New Zealand and Auckland (AKL), also in New Zealand. These two routes together are operated 954 times this month, and make up for 36% of all monthly arrivals at Wellington International Airport.
The longest flight to Wellington WLG is departing from Nadi (NAN). This non-stop flight takes around 3 hours and 50 minutes and covers a distance of 1,635 miles (2,631 km).
List of all direct flights to Wellington
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Wellington, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Wellington.
Airlines flying to Wellington
Currently, there are 6 airlines that fly to Wellington. Most flights to Wellington are operated by Air New Zealand, as they connect 16 airports to WLG. That’s around 4 times as much as Jetstar, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Wellington. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all WLG flights:
What is the best time to visit Wellington?
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime
Wellington is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Wellington is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.
Business class flights to Wellington
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights to Wellington, which is Nadi (NAN).
International flights to Wellington
Flights from Australia to Wellington
There are 4 airports in Australia that have non-stop flights to Wellington.
From Brisbane, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Qantas (Oneworld).
From Gold Coast, the only airline with direct flights is Jetstar.
From Melbourne and Sydney, you can fly with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Qantas (Oneworld).
All flights from Australia
Flights from Fiji to Wellington
Nadi is the only city in Fiji with direct flights to Wellington. From Nadi, direct flights are offered by Fiji Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from Fiji
Domestic flights to Wellington
Flights from New Zealand to Wellington
There are lots of domestic flights to Wellington (WLG). 15 airports in New Zealand have direct flights to the airport.
From Auckland, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Jetstar.
From Blenheim, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Sounds Air.
From Christchurch, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Jetstar.
From Dunedin, Gisborne, Hamilton and Napier / Hastings, all direct flights to Wellington are operated by Air New Zealand (Star Alliance).
From Nelson, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Sounds Air.
From New Plymouth, you can fly non-stop to Wellington with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance).
From Picton, the only airline with direct flights is Sounds Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in August.
From Queenstown, you can fly non-stop with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) or Jetstar.
From Rotorua, Tauranga and Timaru, all direct flights to Wellington are operated by Air New Zealand (Star Alliance).
From Waitangi, you can fly non-stop to Wellington with Air Chathams.
All flights from New Zealand
Alternative airports near Wellington
Flying to an alternative airport near Wellington could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Wellington (WLG) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Paraparaumu Beach (PPQ) and Picton (PCN).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Wellington?
There are 3 airports in Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG), Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) and Picton Aerodrome (PCN).
What is the best airport to fly into Wellington?
The most convenient airport to fly into Wellington is Wellington International Airport (WLG).
How many airlines fly to Wellington?
There are 6 airlines flying to Wellington from 20 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Wellington?
Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Sounds Air operate most flights to Wellington. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Wellington?
Star Alliance and Oneworld are currently the only two alliances that operate flights to Wellington.
How many nonstop flights are there to Wellington?
There are roughly 2,682 flights arriving at Wellington every month (or 623 flights each week), from a total of 20 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Wellington Airport?
The official name of Wellington Airport is Wellington International Airport.
What is the airport code of Wellington Airport?
The airport code of Wellington Airport is WLG.
What are the most popular flights to Wellington?
Christchurch, Auckland and Nelson are the 3 most popular routes to Wellington. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Wellington, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Wellington?
| Christchurch to Wellington | 55m |
| Auckland to Wellington | 1h 5m |
| Nelson to Wellington | 45m |
| Blenheim to Wellington | 30m |
| Hamilton to Wellington | 1h 15m |
