Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand is currently October ; with November being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand?

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At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand is currently October; with November being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

What is the best airline to fly to New Zealand?

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

Question 5

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

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Auckland Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Auckland Intl typically cost $40, while return flights cost around $82.

Question 6

How much is a return flight to New Zealand?

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A return flight to New Zealand will typically cost around $1,197, however they can be found for as little as $57.

Question 7

Where does the fastest flight to New Zealand depart from?

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

Question 8

Does Auckland Intl have rental cars?

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

Question 9

Are there hotels close to Auckland Intl?

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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).

Question 10

When is the cheapest time to fly to New Zealand?

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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 Tuesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

How long is the flight to New Zealand?

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On average, a flight from Sydney to New Zealand takes 11 hours 50 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.

Question 13

Weekly flight availability to New Zealand

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The most flights from Sydney to New Zealand are scheduled on a Monday (96 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (66 on average).

Question 14

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

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

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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.

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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).

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One-way from	$255
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Average price	$609
Good round-trip deal	$223 or less
Good one-way deal	$274 or less

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