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— AKL
5 Mar — 12 Mar3
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3 travellers, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to New Zealand in 2026

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Cheapest flights to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 February 2026.

Tue 3/307:05
SYD
-
HLZ
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Tue 17/313:05
HLZ
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$328
Tue 17/207:05
SYD
-
HLZ
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Sat 21/213:05
HLZ
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 1/2$351
Thu 26/207:05
SYD
-
HLZ
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 2/313:05
HLZ
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 31/1$394
Sat 7/207:05
SYD
-
HLZ
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Mon 9/213:05
HLZ
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 3/2$398
Wed 11/309:00
SYD
-
AKL
Nonstop3h 10m
Jetstar
Thu 19/316:45
AKL
-
SYD
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$428
Sat 14/1106:15
SYD
-
HLZ
Nonstop3h 00m
Jetstar
Wed 18/1113:40
HLZ
-
SYD
1 stop10h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 2/2$449

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Find the latest flights to New Zealand in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 3 February 2026.

Return from

$428

One-way from

$288

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$522

Good round-trip deal

$225 or less

Good one-way deal

$222 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 11/3-19/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Sydney to Auckland
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  • Jetstar
  • 28/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 10m total
  • Sydney to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

SydneyHamilton

SYD - HLZ

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

07:05-12:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Tue 10/3

13:05-14:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$328

SydneyHamilton

SYD - HLZ

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

07:05-12:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Tue 17/3

13:05-14:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$328

SydneyHamilton

SYD - HLZ

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

07:05-12:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Sat 21/2

13:05-14:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$351

SydneyHamilton

SYD - HLZ

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/5

07:05-12:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Sat 30/5

13:05-14:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$351

SydneyHamilton

SYD - HLZ

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

07:05-12:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Mon 2/3

13:05-14:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$394

SydneyHamilton

SYD - HLZ

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

07:05-12:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Thu 12/3

13:05-14:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$398

SydneyHamilton

SYD - HLZ

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/4

07:05-12:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Thu 30/4

13:05-14:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$468

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/4

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$468

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/4

09:05-14:10

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/4

17:20-19:10

Nonstop3h 50m

$468

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/7

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/8

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$471

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Best time to book a flight to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New Zealand

How long is the flight to New Zealand?

On average, a flight from Sydney to New Zealand takes 7 hours 3 minutes. Flights to New Zealand from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to New Zealand?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to New Zealand should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to New Zealand

The most flights from Sydney to New Zealand are scheduled on a Monday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (77 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to New Zealand are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $65
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $97
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $56
Sounds Air
Sounds Air
From $109

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to New Zealand are Jetstar, China Eastern and LATAM Airlines.

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in New Zealand?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to New Zealand in the last few years. This data was updated on 3 February 2026.
The most popular places in New Zealand to fly to are Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington and Dunedin.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Zealand. Reviews last updated 3 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to New Zealand to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
578 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
984 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,918 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
514 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,495 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

FAQs about flying to New Zealand

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New Zealand if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Zealand on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New Zealand?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Zealand.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand?

    Blenheim is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Blenheim typically cost $53, while return flights cost around $56.

  • How much is a return flight to New Zealand?

    A return flight to New Zealand will typically cost around $1,705, however they can be found for as little as $91.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New Zealand depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New Zealand, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 25 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to ASB Showgrounds?

    f being close to ASB Showgrounds is important to you, you’ll want to land at Auckland Intl Airport.

  • Does Auckland Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Auckland Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Auckland Intl?

    Yes. Auckland Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Auckland Airport is the closest property to Auckland Intl (0.0 km away from Auckland Intl).

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