Cheap flights to New Zealand from $1,198

Flights from Auckland to Christchurch – 1 hours 25 minutes. Flights from Christcuhrch to Wellington – 55 minutes. Flights from Dunedin to Auckland – 1 hours 45 minutes. Flights from Nelson to Dunedin– 1 hours 35 minutes. Flights from Queenstown to Wellington – 1 hours 40 minutes.

Air New Zealand is the main airline for flights to New Zealand, servicing almost all destinations across both the South and North Islands. Many of the major routes are also serviced by Jetstar, a low-cost carrier which operates some of the cheapest flights to New Zealand as part of the Australian airline, Qantas. Flight tickets for some of the more regional routes can also be found with Sounds Air, a smaller airline which flies Wellington to Nelson and Blenheim to Napier, while Kiwi Regional Airlines also services smaller towns and cities across the country, including Hamilton, Nelson, Tauranga and Dunedin. If you are looking for flight tickets between Wellington, Nelson and Palmerston North, Originair is another small operator that offers some good flight deals.

Most New Zealand airports offer a range of both private and public ground transportation services to get you from the airport to the city centre, with the private services tending to be slightly faster, but more expensive. Some public bus routes travel via the airports, dropping off and picking up passengers before returning to the city centre. Alternatively, many New Zealand airports also offer private shuttle bus services which will travel express into the city, then either drop passengers at designated points or provide door-to-door transport. Usually the fastest means of travelling from New Zealand’s airports into the city centre is with a metered taxi which wait in designated ranks outside the airport terminal. While this is the most expensive ground transportation option, it will get you to where you want to go with little hassle. Almost all of New Zealand’s airports offer rental car services for those who are planning to self-drive, with bookings best made prior to arrival if you want to get the best deals.

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.

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

Blenheim Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Blenheim Airport typically cost $42, while return flights cost around $43.

A return flight to New Zealand will typically cost around $1,059, however they can be found for as little as $67.

For those looking to save time traveling to New Zealand, Sydney offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 55 minutes).

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

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