Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Wellington is 13 hours ahead of Cardiff and is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CWL to WLG flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Wellington International Airport flight is £664. A return ticket right now is £1,561. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CWL to WLG if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Cardiff Airport to Wellington International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CWL to WLG.
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Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Of all flights departing from Cardiff Airport, 66.16% land on time at their destination.
Cardiff Airport is around 17 miles from central Cardiff. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Wellington International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to CWL:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cardiff Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Wellington International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and explore beyond Wellington's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Wellington International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport to central Wellington has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cardiff Airport to Wellington International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Wellington. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Wellington International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Wellington, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CWL to WLG in July. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Wellington. Around 310 miles away to the north, popular attractions include Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in New Zealand, head for Christchurch, about 200 miles south-west of Wellington. Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden are the start of reasons to visit.
