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Cheap flights to Auckland
| Most popular in | December | High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
| Average price | $452 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | $278 | From Sydney to Auckland |
Cheapest prices for Auckland flights by month
January
$470
February
$374
March
$388
April
$452
May
$397
June
$399
July
$403
August
$406
September
$438
October
$444
November
$395
December
$592
Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Auckland is February. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.
When is the best time to fly to Auckland?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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Price
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375 - 789 AUD
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Temperature
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14.4 - 23.6 °C
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Rainfall
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19.9 - 56.5 mm
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Peak Season
Known as the ‘City of Sails’ for its nautical lifestyle and harbour setting, cosmopolitan Auckland is a jumping off point for people wishing to explore the rest of New Zealand. But there are plenty of attractions in this lively city to warrant a stopover, so factor in a few days when booking your cheap flights to Auckland. Peak tourist season is December through March, with the influx of overseas visitors and summer school holidays making this a busy time of year to book flights to Auckland. January and February are best months for beach weather and you’re spoiled for choice with many beautiful beaches and parks within an hour’s drive of the city, you can also jump on the downtown ferry and visit the offshore islands in the Hauraki Gulf.
Off season
Auckland’s winter (June to August) is mild with temps usually above 10C. June and July can produce some stunning clear blue sky days but the odd Antarctic southerly blast can send temperatures plummeting, so wrap up warmly when out and about. August is generally the wettest month but this doesn’t usually put people off from booking cheap flights to Auckland.
When is the best time to book flights to Auckland?
To get the best deals and cheapest flights to Auckland book at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance. Easter, Christmas, New Years and January are the busiest times for travelling to Auckland so expect the price of flight tickets to reflect this. December is the most expensive month for flights to Auckland. The shoulder months, March to May, and October, are when you’re most likely to get the cheapest flights to Auckland.
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Which day is cheapest to fly to Auckland?
Wednesday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Auckland. Flying on Sunday will result in higher flight prices.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
Auckland flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the morning. Booking a flight in the evening will likely mean higher prices.
How long is the flight to Auckland?
Flights from Sydney to Auckland – 3 hrs 1 min
Flights from Melbourne to Auckland – 3 hrs 25 mins
Flights from Brisbane to Auckland – 3 hrs 4 mins
Flights from Perth to Auckland – 6 hrs 20 mins
Which airlines operate flights to Auckland?
Virgin Australia operates daily direct flights to Auckland from Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Melbourne and, in partnership with Air New Zealand, from Adelaide. Air New Zealand offers nonstop flights from most major Australian cities, including the Sunshine Coast, Cairns and Perth. You may also be able to pick up a cheap flights to Auckland flying with Qantas.
How to get from Auckland airport to the city centre?
After disembarking from your flight at Auckland International Airport (AKL), there are plenty of public transport options for travellers to easily reach the city centre.
Bus service: Airbus services leave regularly from the airport (every 15 minutes during the day, every 30 minutes at night) for the city centre. Tickets cost $16 for a single ticket and $28 for a return. Shuttle buses are another transport option and can be cheaper if you book a shared ride.
Taxi: Taxis are also available and ranks are located outside the arrivals terminal. The average cost of a taxi ride into the city is $50.