Return fares to Wellington by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Wellington is July 2026, with return fares from $372 — 45% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $678).
Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Wellington, with return fares from $372. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $678.
Across the year, return fares to Wellington average around $499. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, August and February, you'll generally pay up to 25% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Wellington
These are the average prices for return airfares to Wellington
When is the cheapest time to travel to Wellington? The cheapest month to travel is typically August.
How much do return flights to Wellington cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Wellington is $426.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Wellington?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Wellington is 28 August 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Wellington?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Wellington is Jetstar.
Which airlines fly direct to Wellington? Emirates, Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to Wellington take? The shortest direct flight usually takes 3 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for Wellington?The IATA code for Wellington is WLG. It is located in New Zealand at coordinates -41.32931, 174.8122.
When should you book flights to Wellington?From our data, you should book flights to Wellington 60 days out.
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