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Cheapest return flight
£841
Typical prices: £973-£1,524
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Thu 27/12Sat 20/1
LHR - AKL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£361
Typical prices: £571-£966
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Sat 3/3
MAN - AKL • 2 stops
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Recent return flight deals to Auckland

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
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10:30 - 18:25LGW  London Gatwick-AKL Auckland Intl
42h 55m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane
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22:00 - 14:00AKL  Auckland Intl-LGW London Gatwick
29h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£841Multiple Airlines
Sun, 27 Dec - Wed, 20 Jan
China Southern Logo
17:15 - 16:15LHR  London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl
34h 00m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
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22:25 - 18:35AKL  Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow
33h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£841China Southern
Sun, 14 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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17:00 - 16:35LGW  London Gatwick-AKL Auckland Intl
34h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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22:00 - 14:00AKL  Auckland Intl-LGW London Gatwick
29h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£842China Eastern
Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
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21:00 - 18:40LHR  London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl
32h 40m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl
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16:30 - 20:30AKL  Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow
41h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£842Multiple Airlines
Tue, 29 Dec - Tue, 26 Jan
China Southern Logo
22:00 - 16:15LHR  London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl
29h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
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22:25 - 18:35AKL  Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow
33h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£842China Southern
Wed, 17 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar
China Eastern Logo
21:00 - 16:35LHR  London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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22:00 - 17:30AKL  Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow
32h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£843China Eastern
Fri, 25 Dec - Sun, 24 Jan
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 18:40LHR  London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl
32h 40m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl
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22:20 - 18:15AKL  Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow
32h 55m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl
£846Hainan Airlines
Sun, 6 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
Air China Logo
20:25 - 12:00LHR  London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl
26h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
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14:15 - 17:50AKL  Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow
40h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
£879Air China
Thu, 31 Dec - Wed, 20 Jan
Air China Logo
20:25 - 17:35LHR  London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl
32h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
14:15 - 15:55AKL  Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow
38h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital
£886Air China
Wed, 17 Feb - Sun, 14 Mar
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:05 - 18:40LHR  London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl
32h 35m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:20 - 18:15AKL  Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow
32h 55m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
£917Hainan Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Auckland

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Auckland?

London Heathrow Airport to Auckland is the cheapest route at £841 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Auckland?

On average, a return flight from the United Kingdom to Auckland costs £1,220, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from London average £1,165, while Belfast Intl Airport runs a bit higher at £1,200.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Auckland?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Auckland at £1,219 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at £1,295.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Auckland?

•May is the cheapest month to fly to Auckland with an average price of £962 return.
•December (£1,385) and July (£1,345) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Auckland?

Night flights to Auckland are the cheapest at £1,117 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at £1,338.

What is a good deal for flights to Auckland?

Flights under £973 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Auckland at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Belfast Intl Airport £819
•London £928.

When are flights to Auckland the cheapest?

Flights to Auckland are cheapest 8 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 14% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Auckland

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Emirates and British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on China Southern

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Qatar Airways

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on China Eastern and AKL

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Key details for flights to Auckland

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£361
Beat the crowds with an average 54% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 97% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights to Auckland

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Your questions about flights to Auckland, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Auckland is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Auckland is around £973 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Auckland?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Auckland are from London, starting at £841 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Auckland?

    Last-minute fares to Auckland (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 7% higher than the average return fare of £1,220.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Auckland?

    Korean Air operates the most flights from the United Kingdom to Auckland at 0 per week, while Emirates is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United Kingdom to Auckland. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Does the Auckland Airport offer free Wi-Fi?

    Auckland Airport provides free Wi-Fi for 2 hours; however, members of the Strata Club can use the internet longer. If 2 hours is not sufficient for you, you can either join the Strata Club or pay for more internet connection as you need it.

  • Are there any onsite hotels at Auckland Airport?

    There are a few onsite hotels to choose from for travellers who have a layover or just want to go to sleep immediately after their flight to Auckland, such as Novotel Auckland Airport and Ibis Budget Auckland Airport which are within a short walk from the international terminal. Sudima Hotel Auckland Airport and Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport are alternatives located a few minutes from the airport and offer free shuttle buses to reach the terminal.

  • Is there any luggage storage available at Auckland Airport?

    If you wish to store some of your bags, you can do so long-term at SmarteCarte storage counters located in both Arrivals and Departures areas. It is advisable to check the airport’s website in order to determine the cost of storage and whether your bag fits the allowed measurements.

  • Does the Auckland Airport offer any services for families with kids?

    Auckland Airport provides families with Parent’s Rooms where babies can be comfortably fed or changed. There is also Games Arcade & Rides which will help the kids burn off some energy and avoid boredom, as well as shops with toys, for example Around NZ.

  • Can my child fly solo with American Airlines?

    Larger commercial airlines often provide an Unaccompanied Minors service for children flying alone. American Airlines cater for 5 to 14 year olds, ensuring children are safely collected, monitored and delivered to their destination. The service is charged at the usual adult airfare and is well worth the peace of mind.

  • Can my service animal fly with me in the cabin on China Southern Airlines?

    Passengers needing service animals will be happy to hear that China Southern Airlines do allow service animals to join them in the cabin for no extra charge. The animal will need to be booked in ahead of time, have appropriate inoculations and paperwork, and be on a lead.

  • How much will my baby's ticket cost me on Air New Zealand?

    If your child is under the age of 2 years, you'll only have to pay 10% of the adult ticket price. This is because the child will be sat on your lap during the flight and not require a seat. You'll be fitted with an infant safety belt. If the child needs to have a seat, you will have to pay 75% of the ticket price.

  • Can I get a healthy meal on my flight to Auckland (AKL)?

    If you fly with Air New Zealand, you can book from a wide variety of meals. Diabetic, low salt, gluten-free, avo-lacto, vegetarian, vegan, fruit platter and of course, Kosher, Jain, Hindu and Muslim meals are all available to enjoy. You're even welcome to bring your own meals along if you are on a restricted diet plan.

Your guide to booking Auckland flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Auckland, book around 8 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 14% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Auckland, a good return fare is around £973. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Auckland in May. Return fares historically average £962, making May the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to £221 on a return flight. Evening flights to Auckland average £1,117 compared to £1,338 for morning flights.
  • Once you arrive in Auckland, a few great places to start are New Zealand Maritime Museum, Mount Richmond, and Aotea Centre. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • If you want to freshen up after your long flight to Auckland, you can use showers in the arrivals area that are free of charge. If you are departing from Auckland Airport and wish to use a shower before your flight, there are showers available in the airport lounges.
  • Although more expensive, hiring a taxi or a shuttle is the easiest way to get to your destination from Auckland Airport. For convenience you can also check if the hotel you booked offers an airport shuttle service. Those who prefer a more budget-friendly option can take SkyBus which runs 24/7 and will transport you to the city in about 45 minutes.
  • Travellers who want to relax in comfortable surroundings while waiting on their flight at Auckland Airport can use one of the three lounges, for example the Strata Lounge which comes with TVs, magazines, showers and drinks. Economic passengers who do not have an automatic pass to use the lounges can access them for a fee.
  • Auckland Airport has a Pharmacy, First Aid Room and airport doctors for health emergencies, if you need medical assistance or professional help before or after your flight. Feeling tender or having minor back pain? For a small price you can also use massage chairs situated in the international terminal.
  • If you want to satisfy your appetite after the flight to Auckland, you can pick something up at the 24-hour convenience store located in the arrivals area or have a feast at Italian 400 Gradi or at 1958 Bar & Eatery which specialises in Kiwi dishes.
  • American Airlines is the world’s most sustainable airline. Their proactive approach toward reaching for green initiatives has inspired them to set goals to net zero carbon emissions through fuel-efficient engines, green fuels, waste reduction and more.
  • To reach Central Auckland from the airport, hop directly onto the Skydrive. This express shuttle operates from 5:00am until 22:30pm every day of the week and leaves every 30 minutes. You could also catch a taxi from outside the Arrivals Terminal.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Auckland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Auckland? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3678 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.4Crew
8.2Entertainment
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The staff were fantastic and the food was tasty. My check in experience was good too.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2026
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The staff were fantastic and the food was tasty. My check in experience was good too.

The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

The barcode on the boarding pass could be made for everyone not just the wechat user.

Seats not comfortable. We had requested vegan meal and it wasn’t given.

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

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.

Flight canceled, but they didn't notify me. They arranged a nearby hotel and 4 meals for me to stay for 24 hours before I could board.

Wuhan - Dubai. Old plane: 1. Only USB charger. No power outlet to plug in.. 2. Super narrow seat layout 3. Toilet cover consistently fell down and hit my back when sitting on it.. :( 4. Entertainment system touch screen not sensitive, and need to press hard or use finger tips to hit. Crew were very nice and accommodating though.

1. I got very poor check in experience with the counter lady . This is the first airline I ever experienced that no combine check in weight allow . Even we have 4 of us but weight counter by piece . So we wasted lot of time argue and repack . This is super crazy 2. Next I left my Samsung tablet on the plane . And I started to escalate and finally spoke to southern airline lost and found in Malaysia and the amazing answer she give is : system nothing found and please try to call southern airline in china 🧐 . I have been flying many other airlines but this is my first encounterment with such irresponsible airline response and no empathy given to customer . My feeling is nobody bother whether how customer like me feel and I’m just too small for the management to take note .

The flight was okay it was the kayak customer service that was poor, I have been trying to change my name on my flight ticket 3 days before my flight and nothing got done about it even tho I messaged so many times and phoned, all I got in return was that is was being processed and still to this day nothing has been done about it, I think it’s disgusting and un needed stress to the trip.

The food was perfect. The boarding process is a bit long. Given the late boarding time, I felt very tired by the time I was seated.

Very lovely aircraft and crew. Seats were comfortable and the food was great and served swiftly. Delayed flight due to a passenger coming off the flight but overall a great experience

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

Lovely aircraft and I flight entertainment. Good leg room. Full flight crew struggled a bit

Food not good as good as last time flew with them

Seats very uncomfortable, impossible to sleep. Food average, bakery items not fresh. Pockets in seats not large enough to hold a book and a few other items. Cabin temperature too cold, even with blanket. Good selection of movies. Other than that 12 hours of torture!

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

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

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!

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

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

How do you run out of beer after one hour of a twelve hour flight?!

Flight was fine, however we were not able to check in online, this adds to travel stress. Luckily check-in at Heathrow was quick, but we did not get the seats we paid extra for. We paid for a window and 2 aisle seats from Shanghai to Tokyo leg, but they changed us to middle seats. Not good :(

I will never fly through China again. Maybe it was the mandatory retinal scan just to transfer to another flight or the complete set of fingerprints they require. There are many better and inexpensive flights to Asia if you look.

Food was good but only 1 meal and 1 pie, instead of 2 meals. Both legs were late.

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.

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

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.

The cabin was quite noisy as there were lots of children travelling for the school holidays. Found the selection of movies limited.

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

My first course flight (Aor-Kul) was cancelled in the morning, and they asked me to board the night flight hence I need to transit overnight for the 2nd flight (Kul-Myy) that supposed to be on the same day. The overnight stay was not provided, (I'm traveling with my spouse, a daughter (5 y.o.) and an infant (2 months old). Hence I booked Sama Sama Hotel at my own expense (fortunately using my enrich miles points). Other than this issue, all services is good.

Elderly individual shud be given priority to board the plane together with passengers with children and disabled. Otherwise things are OK.

I enjoy traveling with Malaysia Airlines. The Asian food they serve is pretty good and the red wine was also good. They did run out of beer and only did a couple of water rounds during the flight but the staff were very friendly.

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