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$182+ Cheap flights to New Zealand

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— AKL
23 Jun — 30 Jun1
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Flights to New Zealand in 2025

Find the latest flights to New Zealand in 2025, 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 18 June 2025.

Return from

$339

One-way from

$182

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$504

Good round-trip deal

$209 or less

Good one-way deal

$190 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/7-23/7
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 55m total
  • Sydney to Auckland
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Sydney to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to New Zealand.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to New Zealand.

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Thu 31/706:15SYD - HLZ
Nonstop3h 00mJetstar
Thu 7/812:15HLZ - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/6$288
Fri 18/706:20SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Wed 23/706:15AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Deal found 16/6$339
Tue 23/915:00SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Tue 30/920:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 16/6$413
Tue 4/1119:15SYD - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/1107:00ZQN - SYD
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/6$416
Sat 26/709:05SYD - AKL
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/710:40AKL - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$473
Sat 26/720:45SYD - WLG
1 stop15h 10mJetstar
Wed 30/715:00WLG - SYD
1 stop7h 05mJetstar
Deal found 15/6$544

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Sydney

Route

Departure

Return

Price

SydneyHamilton

SYD - HLZ

SYDHLZ

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

06:15-11:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Hamilton

Thu 7/8

12:15-13:45

Nonstop3h 30m

$288

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 18/7

06:20-11:25

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/7

06:15-08:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$339

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/9

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 30/9

20:50-21:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$413

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/11

19:15-11:25

1 stop14h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 9/11

07:00-21:45

1 stop16h 45m

$416

SydneyAuckland

SYD - AKL

SYDAKL

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

09:05-14:10

Nonstop3h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 28/7

10:40-12:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$473

SydneyWellington

SYD - WLG

SYDWLG

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

20:45-13:55

1 stop15h 10m

Wellington

Wed 30/7

15:00-20:05

1 stop7h 05m

$544

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/7

09:05-17:35

1 stop6h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 29/7

20:30-08:05

1 stop13h 35m

$565

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/8

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 10/8

06:35-08:15

Nonstop3h 40m

$569

SydneyDunedin

SYD - DUD

SYDDUD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/7

20:45-14:45

1 stop16h 00m

Dunedin

Tue 5/8

15:45-22:15

1 stop8h 30m

$570

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/8

06:15-20:15

1 stop12h 00m

Christchurch

Sat 9/8

16:30-08:05

1 stop17h 35m

$573

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight to New Zealand

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Cheapflights Insights

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 9 hours 27 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 15 June 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to New Zealand should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday at midday, 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 (85 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (64 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to New Zealand are Jetstar, Virgin Australia 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 18 June 2025.
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 18 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways to New Zealand. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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?

    Auckland Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Auckland Intl typically cost $44, while return flights cost around $78.

  • How much is a return flight to New Zealand?

    A return flight to New Zealand will typically cost around $199, however they can be found for as little as $47.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to New Zealand, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 20 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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