Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Wellington International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Wellington's timezone is UTC+13, making Wellington three hours ahead of Brisbane.
Flights from BNE to WLG start at 08:10 — the earliest with Air New Zealand. The last service of the day is at 18:10 with Air New Zealand. In total, you can take your pick of 34 weekly Brisbane Airport to Wellington International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BNE to WLG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Wellington (and then discovering more of New Zealand!) is a snap with Air New Zealand. This popular airline offers direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Air New Zealand has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 72.88% of its services arriving as scheduled, Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier operating BNE to WLG flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Wellington International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between BNE and WLG:
Auckland Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Queenstown Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
At the moment, R 3,147 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,318. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BNE to WLG, book your trip 11 months before your departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Wellington International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BNE to WLG.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Brisbane Airport to Wellington International Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Of the flights that depart from Brisbane Airport, 66.16% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Brisbane to Brisbane Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Wellington International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BNE:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Brisbane Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Follow your own route with a Wellington International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and see more of Wellington and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Wellington International Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
From Wellington International Airport, Wellington is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Wellington International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Wellington in January.
When booking your flight from Brisbane Airport to Wellington International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Wellington, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNE to WLG in July. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north of Wellington, a visit to Auckland will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Around 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington, Christchurch is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
