Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Wellington is two hours ahead of Canberra and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your CBR to WLG flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Canberra Airport to Wellington International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CBR and WLG:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
R 5,018 is currently the best price for a one-way Canberra Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 8,719. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CBR to WLG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport to Wellington International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CBR to WLG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Canberra Airport to Wellington International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
72.61% of flights that depart Canberra Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Canberra Airport from central Canberra, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Canberra Airport to Wellington International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CBR:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Consider booking a hotel close to WLG if you're catching a late Canberra Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Wellington International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and venture far and wide through Wellington and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Wellington International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Wellington. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Canberra Airport to Wellington International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Wellington. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Wellington is January, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Book your flights from Canberra Airport to Wellington International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CBR to WLG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Wellington. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in New Zealand, consider Christchurch, roughly 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington. Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden are among the biggest draws.