Which day is cheapest to fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest day to fly to New Zealand is usually Wednesday. At the moment, Sunday is the most expensive.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to New Zealand?

At the moment, flights in the afternoon are likely to offer the best value for money for your New Zealand trip. A flight at noon will more often than not be of higher cost.

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

Booking 36 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.

Cheap Flights to New Zealand from $624

COVID Restrictions

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Can I fly to New Zealand right now?

There are current restrictions for travel to New Zealand at this time. These restrictions are for the safety of New Zealand citizens and travelers alike and are as follows: Entry restrictions

New Zealand has restricted entry to all travelers with the exception of nationals of New Zealand (including Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau), residents and their family members, nationals of Australia ordinarily resident in New Zealand, Samoan and Tongan citizens making essential travel, travelers entering as essential health workers, other essential workers, New Zealand-based partners and dependent children (aged 19 years and under) of a work or student visa holder who is in New Zealand and humanitarian flights. Essential workers who are specifically agreed to by the New Zealand Government (see here for specific details). From 4 p.m. NZST on Sunday, April 11, 2021 through Wednesday, April 28, 2021, travelers seeking to enter New Zealand from India will no longer be permitted to do so. This is a temporary measure in light of a high number of arrivals to NZ with COVID-19 and applies to all travelers including citizens and residents of New Zealand. This measure does not apply to those who left India before the Prime Minister's announcement on April 8, 2021. Visa restrictions or suspensions are not envisaged. Travelers should be able to use their valid visas in future once the suspension has been lifted.

Entry requirements

All travelers, except those from Australia, Antarctica, and most Pacific islands, must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure. Travelers are required to obtain a Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher confirming their place in a managed isolation facility before boarding a flight.

Quarantine requirements

Travelers are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days. Travelers arriving from the Cook Islands, and are eligible to enter are no longer required to enter a managed isolation facility for 14 days and therefore don’t need a voucher for managed isolation.

Transiting rules

Travelers are not allowed to transit with the exception of nationals and residents of New Zealand and nationals of Australia, travelers with a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) or transit visa issued by New Zealand. Transit is only allowed at Auckland (AKL) for maximum 24 hours.

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Airline crew must use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Effective on November 3, travelers must have a voucher confirming their allocation to a place in managed isolation.

If you must travel during this time and are allowed to based on current restrictions, please stay informed about updated travel safety tips.

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Cheapest Prices for New Zealand flights by month

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.

January

$1,107

February

$1,021

March

$997

April

$1,044

May

$1,046

June

$1,071

July

$1,107

August

$1,076

September

$1,079

October

$1,075

November

$1,067

December

$1,165

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to New Zealand. Flying to New Zealand in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to New Zealand?

Average Auckland Intl flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month.

LAS - AKL Price	$997 - $1,794
AKL Temperature	57.2 - 75.2 °F
AKL Rainfall	0.79 - 2.24 inches

March is typically the best time to fly to New Zealand, but there are other times where great deals are available. February sees the temperatures in New Zealand peak to their warmest. July tends, on average, to see the most amount of rainfall.

Best Time to Fly to New Zealand

Peak season:
December, January and February (New Zealand’s summer months) are the best time to travel. Average temperatures are between 68 and 86 degrees (F). The autumn months of March through May are good times to book trips to New Zealand. The temperatures are slightly cooler than summer, but the weather can still be excellent and this is the time of year for beautiful autumn foliage.

Off season:
Traveling is cheaper during July and August and visitors can likely find cheap flights to New Zealand during this time. Average winter temperatures are 50-59 degrees (F).

Why you should take a flight to New Zealand

New Zealand is surrounded by mountains, fast-flowing rivers, lakes, forests, and miles-long beaches. Travelers seeking peace, nature, and paradise book flights to New Zealand to gain tranquility from the general chaos of everyday life. Thanks to an excess in tourism, the country’s economy continues to grow at a steady pace. Add tourism to New Zealand’s main export business — meat, wool, and dairy — and the country continues to thrive and produce.

Travelers booking trips to New Zealand will find there is plenty to taste. Dine on a dozen different varieties of fish and shellfish fresh from the New Zealand waters. The vast land mass and farming gives diners some of the best prime beef, lamb, venison, and ostrich. And what meal is complete without a glass of wine. New Zealand wines are revered around the world and continue to be praised by some of the best sommeliers in the world.

Once your flight to New Zealand arrives, take in some hiking, rafting, swim with the dolphins, whale-watch, and, of course, take a turn at bungee-jumping. New Zealand is a country of adventures just waiting for travelers to set foot and explore.

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New Zealand climate

The New Zealand climate changes throughout the year. There are mild winters and warm, humid summers on the North Island, while the South Island is colder and has huge glaciers and snowfields. The mountains get snow in the winter and the west coast sees most of the rain. Summer lasts from November to April.

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Getting around New Zealand

Air New ZealandThe following chart gives approximate journey times from Wellington (in hours and minutes) to other major cities and towns in New Zealand.

	Air	Road	Rail
Auckland	1.00	9.00	10.00
N. Plymouth	1.00	8.30	–
Christchurch	0.45	7.20*	5.20*
Dunedin	1.20	12.20*	–

Note: *Plus ferry crossing of three hours.

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New Zealand Travel Information

Kapiti Island, north of Wellington on the North Island, is home to a nature reserve that protects some of the rarest birds in the world. These include Robin, Saddleback, Stitchbird, Kaka, Kakariki, Weka, Kereru, Bellbirds and the extremely rare flightless Takahe. The nocturnal Kiwi, the emblem of New Zealand, also lives here.
Rotorua in central North Island, is a geothermal area. There are several geysers including the spectacular 20-metre Pohutu geyser at Whakarewarewa (the thermal village) and hot mud pools. It is also the heartland of Maori culture. There are 16 lakes around Rotorua, 11 are fishable and stock trout (rainbow, brown, brook and tiger).Major fishing lakes are Rotorua, Rotoiti, Tarawera, Okataina and Rotoma. Ask your Rotorua hotel for sight-seeing recommendations, as you’ll like get a couple discounts if you book in bulk.
Larnach Castle is New Zealand’s only castle and Dunedin’s (South Island) top visitor attraction. The castle was built in 1871 by William Larnach for his first wife. It is owned by the Barker family, but it is open for tours and celebrations. The views over the Otago Peninsula are breathtaking. Dunedin is also home to the Cadbury Factory, which features a unique chocolate fall in a five-storey high silo.
Queenstown is the birthplace of commercial bungee-jumping. The city lies on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, and is surrounded by the Remarkables mountain range, the youngest ski area in the region. The Lindauer Queenstown Winter Festival takes place in late June and July, so be sure to book your Queenstown hotels well in advance if you plan on attending the festival.
The Lord of the Rings trail: Mount Aspiring National Park, named for one of New Zealand’s highest peaks, is part of Te Wahipounamu, the South West New Zealand UNESCO World Heritage Area. The park, to the south of the Southern Alps, is popular for walking and mountaineering. Many locations around Glenorchy village (Lothlorien, Amon Hen, Orthanc, and Isengard) were used in the films.
Hotels in Auckland City are a great starting point for first-time New Zealand travelers, and available for all budgets and personalities.

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How popular are flights to New Zealand this year?

New Zealand flights are currently seeing a 77% decrease in searches when contrasted with this time last year.

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Cheapest flights to New Zealand

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Honolulu to Auckland flights from $719 pp

San Francisco to Christchurch flights from $832 pp

Los Angeles to Auckland flights from $834 pp

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Los Angeles to Christchurch flights from $889 pp

Honolulu to Queenstown flights from $905 pp

Los Angeles to Wellington flights from $960 pp

William P. Hobby to Auckland flights from $1,048 pp

Houston to Auckland flights from $1,048 pp

Seattle to Auckland flights from $1,101 pp

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New York to Auckland flights from $1,122 pp

Philadelphia to Auckland flights from $1,122 pp

Portland to Auckland flights from $1,128 pp

Los Angeles to Queenstown flights from $1,133 pp

Hilo to Auckland flights from $1,141 pp

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Cheapest in	June	Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average price	$834	Average for round-trip flights in May 2021
Round-trip from	$1,151	From Las Vegas to New Zealand
One-way from	$10	One-way flight from Las Vegas to New Zealand

Cheap flights to New Zealand

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