New Zealand Flight Tips

  Top Airlines That Fly To New Zealand

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to New Zealand. Jetsetz is an airline ticket consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to New Zealand. As a consolidator, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to New Zealand. Some of the top airlines that fly to New Zealand are Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Fiji Airways, Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines, Air Canada and Virgin Australia and Cathay Pacific to name a few.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to New Zealand as well as direct flights to New Zealand through various airports located in the United States, Canada, Fiji and China.  Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to New Zealand.

   Largest Airports In New Zealand

The best way to find cheap flights to New Zealand is to book your flights to the Auckland International Airport (AKL)  The Auckland International Airport is the largest airport in New Zealand and is the primary gateway into the North Island of the country. The large number of airlines that fly to the Auckland International Airport makes it one of the best airports to search for cheap flights to New Zealand.  If you are searching for flights to the Auckland International airport, please enter the airport code AKL into the arrival city search box.  This will narrow your flight search to the Auckland International Airport.

The second largest airport in New Zealand is the Christchurch International Airport.  The Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is one of the best airports to search for cheap flights to the South Island of New Zealand. If you are searching for flights to the Christchurch International Airport, please enter the airport code CHC into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the Christchurch International Airport.  For more information on the Auckland International Airport and the Christchurch International Airport, please visit the Airport Information section below.

   Best Time To Fly To New Zealand

The best time to fly to New Zealand is between February – June, as the weather is pleasant, and the summer tourist season has ended. July - September is the low season in New Zealand and is the best time to find cheap flights to New Zealand. September is the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand. If you are planning to fly during the summer vacation period in New Zealand, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare. Summer is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to New Zealand.

   Cheap Flights From New Zealand

The Auckland International Airport’s central location makes it a great airport to find cheap flights from New Zealand. There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights departing from the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and the Christchurch International Airport (CHC). If you plan to fly within New Zealand, you will need to catch a domestic flight departing from the Auckland International Airport, or the Christchurch International Airport. Most domestic flights throughout New Zealand are handled by Air New Zealand and Jetstar. To catch your flight from the Auckland International Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal. Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   New Zealand Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the Auckland International Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation.  The Auckland International Airport is located 21 km south-east of Auckland's city center.  The Auckland City Airport Train takes about an hour minutes to travel from the Auckland Airport to the city center of Auckland. Taxi’s, SkyBus, shuttles, rental cars and limousines for transit into Auckland. The public transportation system in general, is great in Auckland. You can get anywhere by bus, taxi or train once you are in the city center. If you are planning on traveling to other cities within New Zealand, you will probably want to hire a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the Auckland International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Auckland.

The Christchurch International Airport is located 21 km south-east of Auckland's city center. The Shuttle Bus takes about 30 minutes to travel from the Christchurch Airport to the city center of Christchurch.  Taxi’s, hotel shuttles, rental cars and limousines for transit into Christchurch. The public transportation system in general, is great in Christchurch.  You can get anywhere by bus, taxi or rental car once you are in the city center.  If you are planning on traveling to other cities within New Zealand, you will probably want to hire a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the Christchurch International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Christchurch.

   New Zealand Tourist Information 

The city of Auckland is also referred to as the "City of Sails" as evidenced by its rich sailing culture.  Although relatively small by other city standards, for its size, Auckland is one of the most vibrant, bustling and multicultural cities in the world. The city's landscape is dominated by volcanic hills, twin harbors, bays, beaches and islands. The Sky Tower in the Central Business District of Auckland has become the physical icon of the city, most notably to outsiders. The liveliest road in town, Karangahape Road (also K’ Rd) never stops offers an exciting nightlife and dining experience both day and night. Auckland sprawls over a narrow isthmus between the sparkling waters of the Waitemata and Harbors. Two of the best island getaways are Waiheke island and the Great Barrier island. Activities include surfing, mountain biking, diving, golf and kayaking.  The ability to tour world class wine producers and vineyards near a major urban area is a rare treat.  From the trailblazer West Coast to relative new comer, Matakana, Auckland has much to offer wine lovers. As evidenced by its nickname, the City of Sails, Auckland is a great city for boat lovers. The marina of record south of the equator, Westhaven is a great place to explore and admire these super boats. Auckland is a complete vacation destination with so much to offer any type of traveler.

Queenstown, New Zealand is the adventure capital of the world where tourists come to enjoy adventure from bungy jumping off the Kawarau Bridge, mountain biking in Ben Lomond Track, hiking in Like Wakatipu, skiing in Coronet Peak, boating and cruising in Skippers Canyon to Kayaking in Able Tasman National Park. After a fun day of sports, visit the Onsen Hot Pools for some soaking in one the indoor or outdoor pools. Take the Bob’s Peak Skyline Gondola to check out the best views of Queenstown. If you enjoy wine, the Gibbston Valley makes some exceptional wines in New Zealand. For a special experience, drive the Milford Sound it’s worth the time, because of the stunning scenery from glacial valleys, clear rivers to waterfalls, you will be in awe the entire time, taking lots of pictures for your travel diary.