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11 Jul — 18 Jul1
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Flights to Wellington in 2025

Find the latest flights to Wellington in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 6 July 2025.

Return from

£1,054

One-way from

£524

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,571
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 9/9-7/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 05m total
  • London to Wellington
26/8
  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • London to Wellington
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£106 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Wellington. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 6 July 2025.

Tue 4/1122:00LHR - WLG
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1116:45WLG - LHR
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7£1,016
Tue 9/920:55LHR - WLG
2 stops40h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 7/1015:50WLG - LHR
2 stops32h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/7£1,054
Mon 29/1217:00LGW - WLG
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/115:55WLG - LGW
2 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7£1,062
Tue 4/1120:25LGW - WLG
2 stops29h 55mEmirates
Thu 27/1116:00WLG - LGW
2 stops32h 40mEmirates
Deal found 4/7£1,083
Tue 4/1120:15STN - WLG
2 stops30h 05mEmirates
Thu 27/1116:00WLG - STN
2 stops33h 05mEmirates
Deal found 5/7£1,153
Tue 4/1120:10LHR - WLG
1 stop38h 40mQantas Airways
Thu 27/1106:05WLG - LHR
1 stop37h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/7£1,225
Thu 25/914:15LHR - WLG
2 stops37h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1015:55WLG - LHR
2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7£1,236
Sun 23/1120:15STN - WLG
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1220:05WLG - STN
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7£1,253
Tue 23/916:50LHR - WLG
2 stops40h 45mEmirates
Sun 5/1006:05WLG - LHR
2 stops44h 20mEmirates
Deal found 5/7£1,305
Thu 25/909:00LGW - WLG
2 stops28h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 5/1006:00WLG - LGW
2 stops43h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/7£1,322
Wed 10/1217:00LGW - WLG
2 stops41h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 24/106:05WLG - LGW
2 stops61h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/7£1,412
Fri 17/1010:15LGW - WLG
2 stops38h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 3/1106:40WLG - LGW
2 stops36h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/7£1,505

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonWellington

LHR - WLG

LHRWLG

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

22:00-23:50

2 stops36h 50m

Wellington

Thu 27/11

16:45-18:15

2 stops38h 30m

£1,016

LondonWellington

LHR - WLG

LHRWLG

London Heathrow

Tue 9/9

20:55-00:05

2 stops40h 10m

Wellington

Tue 7/10

15:50-12:45

2 stops32h 55m

£1,054

LondonWellington

LGW - WLG

LGWWLG

London Gatwick

Mon 29/12

17:00-22:10

2 stops40h 10m

Wellington

Mon 19/1

15:55-06:30

2 stops51h 35m

£1,062

LondonWellington

LGW - WLG

LGWWLG

London Gatwick

Tue 4/11

20:25-15:20

2 stops29h 55m

Wellington

Thu 27/11

16:00-11:40

2 stops32h 40m

£1,083

LondonWellington

STN - WLG

STNWLG

London Stansted

Tue 4/11

20:15-15:20

2 stops30h 05m

Wellington

Thu 27/11

16:00-12:05

2 stops33h 05m

£1,153

LondonWellington

LHR - WLG

LHRWLG

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

20:10-14:50

2 stops29h 40m

Wellington

Thu 27/11

06:05-06:15

1 stop37h 10m

£1,225

LondonWellington

LHR - WLG

LHRWLG

London Heathrow

Thu 25/9

14:15-14:45

2 stops37h 30m

Wellington

Sun 5/10

15:55-11:35

2 stops31h 40m

£1,236

LondonWellington

STN - WLG

STNWLG

London Stansted

Sun 23/11

20:15-13:30

2 stops28h 15m

Wellington

Sun 7/12

20:05-12:05

2 stops29h 00m

£1,253

LondonWellington

LHR - WLG

LHRWLG

London Heathrow

Tue 23/9

16:50-20:35

2 stops40h 45m

Wellington

Sun 5/10

06:05-14:25

2 stops44h 20m

£1,305

LondonWellington

LGW - WLG

LGWWLG

London Gatwick

Thu 25/9

09:00-00:05

2 stops28h 05m

Wellington

Sun 5/10

06:00-13:25

2 stops43h 25m

£1,322

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Best time to book a flight to Wellington

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Wellington

When is the best time to book a flight to Wellington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Wellington. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Wellington?

On average, a flight from London to Wellington takes 31 hours 57 minutes. Flights to Wellington from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Wellington?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Wellington should consider flying on Saturday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Wellington?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Wellington are Etihad Airways, Air New Zealand and Emirates.

Rainfall in Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wellington ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Wellington when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Wellington by month

Plan your trip to Wellington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wellington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Wellington. Reviews last updated 6 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways to New Zealand. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

FAQs about flying to Wellington

Getting around Wellington

Most of Wellington’s attractions can be reached on foot, but there is plenty of public transport too. Trolleys can take you around inside the city, as can bright yellow City Circular hop-on hop-off buses that stop at major attractions. You can take cable cars, ferries and the After Midnight Bus Service to a number of areas and Stagecoach buses reach out to the suburbs. Biking is a popular way to enjoy the scenery. With all the public transport options, you don’t really need a car unless you’re leaving the city.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Wellington International Airport (WLG) is situated 5 miles east of Wellington. Stagecoach Flyer bus, a shuttle service and taxis all go to the city centre from the airport.

What is good to know if travelling to Wellington?

  • Te Papa Tongarewa is New Zealand’s national museum. Through amazing exhibits and displays and cutting-edge technology, it tells the story of the country and its people. The Discovery Centers and StoryPlace are very popular with children.
  • The Government Buildings at Lambton Quay, now home to the Victoria University School of Law, were designed to resemble an Italian stone palace, despite being made of wood. It is the largest wooden building in the southern hemisphere and the second-largest wooden building in the world. There is public access to the grounds and some of the rooms are open to visitors including the Cabinet room. Parliament House and the Beehive (the Executive Wing, shaped like a beehive) – the offices of the prime minister and the cabinet – are landmarks too and can be visited.
  • Mount Victoria offers the best views of Wellington. See the harbour, downtown, town belt and airport from the top. The land was set aside for the people of Wellington in 1841. The walk up from Courtenay Place, a lively, buzzy area with lots of restaurants and pubs, takes about an hour.
  • Take the Wellington Cable Car from Lambton Quay, in the central business district, to the top of the Botanic Garden. The Gardens comprise 25 hectares (62 acres) of protected native forest, plant collections and floral displays. The gardens are in Thorndon, New Zealand’s oldest suburb.
  • Visit Katherine Mansfield’s birthplace. The famous short-story writer was born in Thorndon in 1888. The house where she spent her early childhood years has been restored and is open to the public.

Wellington airport overview

Wellington International Airport was upgraded in recent years, just in time for the New Zealand Rugby World Cup (2011). The airport is situated in the Rongotai suburb of Wellington, just 8km (5 miles) from central Wellington, and commands spectacular views of the surrounding hills as well as the Cook Strait, which separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

There are only three international carriers offering flights to Wellington International; however the airport is well-serviced by domestic carriers with many flights connecting the airport to both Christchurch and Auckland. Wellington International is well-connected to the rest of New Zealand and is well-serviced by a public bus connecting it to various parts of the city.

As the third-busiest airport in New Zealand, Wellington is a great airport to use when arriving in New Zealand, particularly for passengers wishing to avoid the rush and bother of Auckland after a long flight.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wellington?

    If you book a flight to Wellington, you will be flying into Wellington, which is the city’s only airport. Wellington (WLG) is located 3.3 mi from the center of Wellington.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Wellington if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Wellington on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Wellington?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Wellington.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Wellington?

    Wellington is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Wellington. One-way flights to Wellington typically cost £26, while return flights cost around £52.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Wellington depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Wellington, London offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Wellington have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Wellington can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Wellington?

    Yes. Wellington has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Rydges Wellington Airport is the closest property to Wellington (0.0 mi away from Wellington).

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