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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to New Zealand

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Auckland1 stop£776
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops£1,006
Wellington
Wellington2 stops£962
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops£912
Nelson
Nelson2 stops£1,148
Dunedin
Dunedin2 stops£1,365
New Plymouth
New Plymouth2 stops£1,823
Napier
Napier2 stops£1,498
Palmerston North
Palmerston North2 stops£1,549
Blenheim
Blenheim2 stops£1,677
Hamilton
Hamilton2 stops£1,730
Auckland
Auckland1 stop£776
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops£1,006
Wellington
Wellington2 stops£962
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops£912
Nelson
Nelson2 stops£1,148
Dunedin
Dunedin2 stops£1,365
New Plymouth
New Plymouth2 stops£1,823
Napier
Napier2 stops£1,498
Palmerston North
Palmerston North2 stops£1,549
Blenheim
Blenheim2 stops£1,677
Hamilton
Hamilton2 stops£1,730

Book Cheap Heathrow to New Zealand Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Heathrow to New Zealand that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to New Zealand

Tue, 14 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 16:45LHR-AKL
31h 25m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
22:00 - 17:30AKL-LHR
32h 30m1 stop
£776China Eastern
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Thu, 25 Dec - Thu, 15 Jan
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 16:15LHR-AKL
29h 45m2 stops
China Southern Logo
10:00 - 18:15AKL-LHR
45h 15m1 stop
£783China Southern
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Tue, 18 Nov - Sat, 13 Dec
China Southern Logo
21:30 - 16:15LHR-AKL
29h 45m2 stops
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 17:55AKL-LHR
32h 45m2 stops
£785China Southern
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Sun, 31 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
China Eastern Logo
21:20 - 15:45LHR-AKL
31h 25m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
21:00 - 18:40AKL-LHR
32h 40m1 stop
£791China Eastern
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Wed, 10 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
13:05 - 14:35LHR-DUD
38h 30m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
12:20 - 11:10DUD-LHR
33h 50m2 stops
£1,710Air New Zealand
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Tue, 4 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
21:45 - 16:20LHR-HLZ
29h 35m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
07:40 - 07:40HLZ-LHR
37h 00m2 stops
£1,747Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 7 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:35 - 16:20LHR-HLZ
30h 45m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
07:40 - 05:55HLZ-LHR
35h 15m2 stops
£1,851Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
Emirates Logo
09:05 - 15:30LHR-ZQN
42h 25m2 stops
Emirates Logo
16:50 - 12:25ZQN-LHR
31h 35m2 stops
£1,898Emirates
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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
Emirates Logo
09:05 - 15:30LHR-ZQN
42h 25m2 stops
Emirates Logo
17:25 - 16:10ZQN-LHR
34h 45m2 stops
£1,977Emirates
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Fri, 14 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
21:45 - 10:30LHR-HLZ
47h 45m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
19:00 - 07:40HLZ-LHR
49h 40m2 stops
£2,037Air New Zealand
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to New Zealand flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand is May, when tickets cost £863 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,380 and £1,328 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New Zealand on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight£479
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • Can I access lounges at London airports before I fly?

    Before you take-off on a long flight from London to New Zealand, you can relax at an airport lounge so that you’re all set for your journey. For instance, at Heathrow Airport (LHR) you can visit the Aspire Lounge, which costs approximately £32.50 per person. Here you will be able to enjoy a tranquil environment, as well as free food and drink.

  • Can I reduce my CO2 by taking specific flights?

    You can choose an airline that emits less carbon dioxide during your journey by searching through the KAYAK website. For example, Cathay Pacific complete this route emitting around 48% less CO2 than the average airline. Rather than emitting 5184 kg CO2 per passenger, this airline emits 2709 kg CO2 per passenger.

  • Can I exchange my currency at Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    Before you take-off for New Zealand, you can change your British Pounds for New Zealand Dollars at the currency exchange bureaux in the terminal building. For example, you will find Travelex offices located throughout the airport in convenient locations.

  • Are there disabled facilities that I can use at London Heathrow Airport?

    If you need help travelling through the airport, you can contact the Assistance Host Areas. This should be pre-arranged at least 48h before you arrive at the airport. They will either meet you upon arrival, or you can go to their desk, which can be found in the check-in zones.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, when retur flights cost £1,189 on average. Morning departures are around 23% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,744.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand

  • Before a long haul flight to New Zealand, it can be helpful if there is some entertainment for your young children. At Heathrow Airport you'll find Mr. Adventure Stay and Play areas in all the terminals, where you kids can expend some energy on the slides and soft play areas. There are also reading materials too if your child just wants to relax.
  • Citizens of the UK will not need to get a visa before they travel to New Zealand, as long as they do not stay in the country for longer than six months. Before you travel you will need to get permission to enter though, which is known as a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA). It’s also important that your passport is valid for a minimum of three months from the date you intend to leave the country too.
  • For those that plan to hire a car at a New Zealand airport, you will need to make sure you are up-to-date with the current rules of the road. For instance, when you depart from the airport you need to ensure that everyone is wearing a seat belt. Whilst children under the age of eight years of age will need to be seated in a child restraint.
  • When you are departing from Heathrow Airport (LHR), you can save time in the duty free areas by pre-ordering your goods via the Reserve and Collect service. This means that you will have more time to relax before take-off.
  • The best airport to fly to if you are going to the north island in New Zealand is Auckland International Airport (AKL), as this tends to have the majority of flights. Whereas Christchurch Airport (CHC) is a good airport in the south island as it is also well connected to London airports.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow to New Zealand? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1347 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.7Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

6.0 GoodLor, Aug 2025SIN - SEA
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The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

The food wasn’t good at all. I skipped meals .

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Good service and food. For buying items on flight should be preordered as they don’t keep much stock on board.

We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

OK seats comfortable, easy boarding/embarking, excellent connection to domestic Malaysia flight with baggage checked through without customs. Catering especially drinks borderline ok luckily less important aspect

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

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