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Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Hamilton and Wellington.

Flights from Hamilton to Wellington usually depart from Hamilton (HLZ) and arrive at Wellington (WLG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Hamilton to Wellington.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $176 round-trip, compared to $257 via a layover through Christchurch (CHC).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Most connecting flights from Hamilton to Wellington pass through Christchurch (CHC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Hamilton to Wellington route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $162 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $201, a difference of $39. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hamilton to Wellington route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 29 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Hamilton to Wellington flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are New Zealand Cricket Museum, New Zealand Film Archive and St Paul's Cathedral. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hamilton to Wellington:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:15 am
• Latest: departs at 6:10 pm and lands at 7:25 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 47% above the route average of $176. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Hamilton to Wellington takes 1h 15m, covering 241 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Hamilton to Wellington are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $129, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Hamilton to Wellington flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Mode
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Hamilton to Wellington range from $131 to $250, with an average of $176 over the past 12 months. Anything below $131 counts as a good deal.