Flying from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Wanganui Airport to Auckland Airport take 1 hour. Auckland and Whanganui are in the same timezone (UTC+13), so you won't need to change your watch after you land.
Every week, there are 28 flights from Wanganui Airport to Auckland Airport. The first flight from WAG to AKL is at 06:30 and the latest is at 18:00.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like October and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You don't need your passport or a visa to travel within New Zealand. You will need a valid proof of identity though, like a driver's license or an ID card. Put them on your packing list once you've got your cheap ticket from WAG to AKL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wanganui Airport (WAG) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Wanganui Airport to Auckland Airport is $48. The cheapest price for a return flight is $108. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from WAG to AKL, book your trip 1 month before your planned departure.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from Wanganui Airport to Auckland Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Wanganui Airport (WAG)
The journey from central Whanganui to Wanganui Airport takes around 1 hour and 36 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometers in 7 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a handy hotel close to WAG? If you've booked an early flight from Wanganui Airport to Auckland Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Wanganui Airport to Auckland Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the center driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 24 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Wanganui Airport to Auckland Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Auckland in April.
Book your flight from Wanganui Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you want to go to Auckland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from WAG to AKL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Auckland
Once you've locked in your flights from WAG to AKL, you'll need to find a hotel in Auckland. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
Sky Tower and Auckland Museum Atrium are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Auckland itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Complete your Auckland trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Auckland Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Auckland.
