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?

Christchurch is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Christchurch typically cost $68, while return flights cost around $83.

How much is a return flight to New Zealand?

A return flight to New Zealand will typically cost around $323, however they can be found for as little as $138.

Where does the fastest flight to New Zealand depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to New Zealand, Coolangatta Gold Coast offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 5 minutes).

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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How long is the flight to New Zealand?

On average, a flight from Sydney to New Zealand takes 3 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.

Weekly flight availability to New Zealand

The most flights from Sydney to New Zealand are scheduled on a Monday (104 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (68 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Zealand?

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

Rainfall in New Zealand 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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to New Zealand?

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to New Zealand. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

When is the cheapest time to fly to New Zealand?

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

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

The most popular places in New Zealand to fly to are Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington and Dunedin.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

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.

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Jodie,Aug 2026

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Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

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Air New Zealand

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670 reviews

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Jodie,Aug 2026

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Qantas Airways

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Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

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China Eastern

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244 reviews

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Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

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Jetstar

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Okay

571 reviews

Emirates

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3,672 reviews

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6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

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?
Christchurch is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Christchurch typically cost $68, while return flights cost around $83.
How much is a return flight to New Zealand?
A return flight to New Zealand will typically cost around $323, however they can be found for as little as $138.
Where does the fastest flight to New Zealand depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to New Zealand, Coolangatta Gold Coast offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 5 minutes).
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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On average, a flight from Sydney to New Zealand takes 3 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.

Weekly flight availability to New Zealand

The most flights from Sydney to New Zealand are scheduled on a Monday (104 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (68 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Zealand?

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

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.

When is the best time to book a flight to New Zealand?

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to New Zealand. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 3 October 2026.

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

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 8 October 2026.

The most popular places in New Zealand to fly to are Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington and Dunedin.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

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