Does Virgin Australia usually have the lowest fares for flights to New Zealand?

Jetstar frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to New Zealand, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

What other airlines fly to New Zealand besides Virgin Australia?

In addition to Virgin Australia, airlines such as Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar also operate flights to New Zealand. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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Low season	May
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Cheapest flight	$313
Average price round-trip	$717

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Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to New Zealand

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Prices

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New Zealand is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as $643. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, when return prices are $704 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to New Zealand?

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to New Zealand is May, when tickets cost $430 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $758 and $693 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to New Zealand?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to New Zealand, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Does Virgin Australia usually have the lowest fares for flights to New Zealand?
Jetstar frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to New Zealand, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.
What other airlines fly to New Zealand besides Virgin Australia?
In addition to Virgin Australia, airlines such as Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Jetstar also operate flights to New Zealand. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

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Mark, Oct 2025

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Diana, Oct 2025

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Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to New Zealand

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to New Zealand to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to New Zealand?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New Zealand is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as $643. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, when return prices are $704 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to New Zealand?

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to New Zealand is May, when tickets cost $430 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $758 and $693 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to New Zealand?

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to New Zealand, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

How many airports are there in New Zealand?

There are 4 airports in New Zealand. The busiest airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), with 60% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to New Zealand?

An average direct flight from Australia to New Zealand takes 6h 24m, covering a distance of 4411 km. The shortest route is Sydney (SYD) to Queenstown (ZQN) with an average flight time of 2h 55m.

How many direct flights to New Zealand are there each day?

There are around 30 direct flights from within Australia to New Zealand every day. Most flights (67%) depart in the morning.

How many direct flights to New Zealand are there each week?

Each week there are around 210 direct flights from within Australia to New Zealand. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to New Zealand each week?

Each week, there are 17 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 193 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to New Zealand. There aren’t any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

How many cities have direct flights to New Zealand?

From Australia, there are direct flights to New Zealand from 7 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Sydney, with 67 direct flights each week.

What are the most popular destinations in New Zealand?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Auckland (43% of total searches to New Zealand). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (22%) and Christchurch (20%). Searches for flights to Wellington (10%), to Dunedin (2%), and to Hamilton (1%) are also popular.

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