Question 1

Are there non-stop flights to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

It is not currently possible to fly directly to New Zealand from the UK, but if you are flying from London, you can limit the number of stopovers you need to make by choosing to fly with airlines such as Air New Zealand, Thai Airways or Cathay Pacific, which all fly from London to New Zealand with only one stopover in South East Asia.

Question 2

I want to visit Lake Tekapo, which airport is the closest?

Accepted Answer

If you wish to visit Lake Tekapo in the Mackenzie Basin on the South Island, you might consider flying into Christchurch Airport and continuing your journey with a 3h journey by road to Lake Tekapo.

Question 3

Is it easy to get New Zealand currency at the airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is. There are foreign currency counters located at all the international airports, so you will easily be able to buy currency for your holiday at the point of arrival. You can bring cash into the country but will need to declare anything over 10,000 NZD (approximately 5,070 GBP).

Question 4

I would like to visit Milford Sound what is the best airport to use?

Accepted Answer

The best route would be to fly into Queenstown Airport and travel 46.93 mi to Milford Sound by road. It is possible to fly from the UK to Queenstown either on a connecting flight from Australia or by flying into one of the international airports in New Zealand and booking a domestic flight.

Question 5

Which New Zealand Airport is closest to Hobbiton?

Accepted Answer

If you're a Tolkien fan visiting New Zealand, the world-renowned recreation of Hobbiton after the movies were shot here is located near Matamata in the Waikato province on North Island. The nearest international airport is Hamilton Airport (HLZ), so make that your destination when you want to find cheap flights to New Zealand.

Question 6

Do all the airports have accessibility facilities?

Accepted Answer

All your international departure airports in the UK are part of the country's national limited mobility assistance programme. You only need to advise the airport 48 hours before you leave in order to get personal assistance no matter which airport you choose. The same goes for the airports in New Zealand. They all have accessible amenities, are wheelchair-friendly, and offer personal assistance if you require it.

Question 7

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

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 the United Kingdom to New Zealand. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

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 the United Kingdom to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

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 the United Kingdom to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-Kingdom-GB0/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New Zealand is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £1,134. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £1,228 on average.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, when round-trip 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.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to New Zealand is May, when tickets cost £974 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,400 and £1,354 respectively.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from the United Kingdom to New Zealand, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Question 15

How long is the flight to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to New Zealand takes 31h 04m, covering a distance of 11535 miles. The shortest route is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Auckland (AKL) with an average flight time of 24h 30m.

Question 16

What are the most popular destinations in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Auckland (81% of total searches to New Zealand). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (11%) and Wellington (8%). Searches for flights to Nelson (0%) and to Tauranga (0%) are also popular.

Find cheap flights to New Zealand – Compare and Save

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to New Zealand

Best New Zealand Flight Deals

Book Cheap New Zealand Plane Tickets

Recent return flight deals to New Zealand

Recent one-way flight deals to New Zealand

Recent last minute flight deals to New Zealand