$269+ Cheap flights to Auckland

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.

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

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.

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.

If you book a flight to Auckland, you will be flying into Auckland Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Auckland Intl (AKL) is located 17.9 km from the centre of Auckland. 8 airlines have flights to Auckland Intl from Sydney on a daily basis. Booking flights to Auckland Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 69 flights from Sydney per day.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Auckland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Auckland.

Auckland Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Auckland. One-way flights to Auckland Intl typically cost $65, while return flights cost around $111.

A return flight to Auckland will typically cost around $478, however they can be found for as little as $73.

For those looking to save time traveling to Auckland, Coolangatta Gold Coast offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 0 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Auckland Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Auckland Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Auckland Airport is the closest property to Auckland Intl (0.0 km away from Auckland Intl).