Flights to New Zealand

Flights to New Zealand

New Zealand has a total of 25 airports, 2 of which handle intercontinental flights, 6 of these airports handle international flights. With domestic flights available at every airport, traveling by plane offers a fast and efficient way to explore the country. 19 of these airports exclusively serve domestic flights. All airports in New Zealand together handle 16,149 flights this month, departing from 68 airports in 25 countries, operated by 28 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers. You can fly to New Zealand in Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to New Zealand. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to New Zealand.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class and First Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Star Alliance, Oneworld or SkyTeam. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in New Zealand

Explore New Zealand!

Discover all 25 destinations in New Zealand. The most popular airports are in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Nelson. Collectively, the top 4 airports in these cities handle over 72% of all arriving flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in New Zealand, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to New Zealand

When planning your trip to New Zealand, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 28 airlines offer direct flights to the country — including 2 low-cost carriers. The most popular airline is Air New Zealand, they handle 75% of all flights arriving here: a total of 12,070 flights this month.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity. If you are mainly interested in low-cost carriers, check out the next section a little further down this page.

Low-cost carriers flying to New Zealand

To find cheap airfare, consider flights operated by one of the airlines listed below when planning your trip. At the moment, there are 2 budget airlines to choose from. If you're looking for affordable flights, Jetstar provides the widest range of route options. They serve 98% of all flights operated by a low-cost airline (to a total of 6 destinations located throughout New Zealand).

What is the best time to visit New Zealand?

All 25 destinations in New Zealand are oceanic / maritime destinations, which you will find here — making it easy to plan your trip to New Zealand.

🌊 🌧️  Oceanic / Maritime destinations

Oceanic destinations in New Zealand have mild summer temperatures, typically ranging from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F), while winters are pleasantly cool without being freezing. You can enjoy beautiful green surroundings, a variety of flora and fauna, and plenty of outdoor adventures. Ideally suited for anyone who enjoys the temperate weather.

At the moment there are 25 oceanic / maritime destinations accessible by plane. These destinations are best to visit in the summer months from November to February. During this period, temperatures are pleasant to warm, while precipitation often falls in autumn and winter, from March to August.

Countries with direct flights to New Zealand

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 24 countries that have non-stop flights to New Zealand, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to New Zealand

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to New Zealand. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 43 airports across 24 countries and 4 continents offer direct flights to 25 airports in New Zealand.

Flying First Class to New Zealand

Which airports offer First Class flights?

If you're looking for a luxurious flight, you can choose to depart from a total of 6 airports (located in 6 different countries), and arrive at one of 2 First Class airports in New Zealand : Auckland or Christchurch Airport. Discover below all airports that have First Class options:

Departure airports with First Class flights

First Class airports in New Zealand

Flying Business Class to New Zealand

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 37 airports across 22 countries that provide business class flights to New Zealand. As of today, you can arrive at 4 airports in Business Class. (Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington or Queenstown Airport).

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in New Zealand

Domestic flights across New Zealand

With a total of 96 domestic routes, there are many flights within New Zealand that make it easy to travel around the country. Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch have the most domestic connections, helpful to know when planning your trip.

Air New Zealand is responsible for 82% of these domestic flights (10,968 in May) and is therefore a very suitable airline for flying domestically. The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Oceania to New Zealand

There are 19 cities spread across 10 countries in Oceania that offer international flights to New Zealand. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 6 airports in the country. As of today the best direct connections out of Oceania are from Australia, Fiji and Cook Islands.

Auckland is the most popular airport for international travelers from Oceania with 1,232 flights in May, representing 61% of all flights arriving from Oceania. The majority of those flights are operated by 2 airlines: Air New Zealand and Qantas.

Currently, 2 low-cost carriers out of 13 airlines offer direct flights on a total of 41 international routes from Oceania.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from Australia to New Zealand

From Australia you can fly non-stop from 10 airports, and arrive at 6 different destinations in New Zealand. In total there are 28 direct routes from Australia, operated by 9 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Jetstar and Virgin Australia).

Australia to New Zealand with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 92 airports in Australia offer flights to 6 destinations in New Zealand with a single stop:

Flights from Fiji to New Zealand

From Fiji you can fly non-stop from Nadi Airport, and visit any of the 3 destinations in New Zealand. In total there are 3 direct routes from Fiji, operated by 2 different airlines — Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand.

Fiji to New Zealand with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 6 airports in Fiji offer flights to 3 destinations in New Zealand with a single stop:

Flights from Cook Islands to New Zealand

From Cook Islands you can fly non-stop from Rarotonga Island Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in New Zealand. In total there are 2 direct routes from Cook Islands, operated by 2 different airlines — including Jetstar, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Cook Islands to New Zealand with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Aitutaki Airport offers 1-stop flights to 2 destinations in New Zealand:

Flights from Samoa to New Zealand

From Samoa you can fly non-stop from Apia Airport, and arrive at the only destination in New Zealand: Auckland. This is the only non-stop flight route from Samoa to New Zealand, operated by 2 different airlines — Air New Zealand and Qantas.

Flights from Tonga to New Zealand

From Tonga you can fly non-stop from Nukuʻalofa Airport, and arrive at the only destination in New Zealand: Auckland. This is the only non-stop flight route from Tonga to New Zealand, operated by Air New Zealand.

Tonga to New Zealand with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Tonga offer flights to 3 destinations in New Zealand with a single stop:

Flights from French Polynesia to New Zealand

From French Polynesia you can fly non-stop from Tahiti Airport, and arrive at the only destination in New Zealand: Auckland. This is the only non-stop flight route from French Polynesia to New Zealand, operated by 2 different airlines — Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui.

French Polynesia to New Zealand with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 36 airports in French Polynesia offer flights to Auckland Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Vanuatu to New Zealand

From Vanuatu you can fly non-stop from Port Vila Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in New Zealand. In total there are 2 direct routes from Vanuatu, operated by Solomon Airlines.

Vanuatu to New Zealand with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 9 airports in Vanuatu offer flights to 4 destinations in New Zealand that require just one stop:

Flights from New Caledonia to New Zealand

From New Caledonia you can fly non-stop from Noumea Airport, and arrive at the only destination in New Zealand: Auckland. This is the only non-stop flight route from New Caledonia to New Zealand, operated by 2 different airlines — Aircalin and Air New Zealand.

New Caledonia to New Zealand with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in New Caledonia offer flights to Auckland Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Niue to New Zealand

From Niue you can fly non-stop from Alofi Airport, and arrive at the only destination in New Zealand: Auckland. This is the only non-stop flight route from Niue to New Zealand, operated by Air New Zealand.

Flights from Papua New Guinea to New Zealand

From Papua New Guinea you can fly non-stop from Port Moresby Airport, and arrive at the only destination in New Zealand: Auckland. This is the only non-stop flight route from Papua New Guinea to New Zealand, operated by Air Niugini.

Papua New Guinea to New Zealand with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in Papua New Guinea offer flights to Auckland Airport with a single stop:

Intercontinental flights to New Zealand

There are 3 continents beyond Oceania that have direct flights to New Zealand. A total of 14 different countries across Asia, North America and South America offer flights to the country. With 28 direct flight routes, connecting 24 intercontinental airports to 2 destinations, New Zealand is well-connected to various parts of the world. 18 different airlines are operating these long-haul flights.

United States, China and Singapore have the best intercontinental flight connections to New Zealand.

All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.

Non-stop flights from Asia to New Zealand

From Asia, 10 countries have direct flights to New Zealand. 18 non-stop routes are available, operated by 11 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from China to New Zealand

If you'd like to fly non-stop from China you can do so from 6 airports. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 5 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

China to New Zealand with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach New Zealand, as 191 departure airports in China offer 1-stop flights to 5 destinations in New Zealand:

Flights from Singapore to New Zealand

Looking to fly directly from Singapore? This is possible from Singapore only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Hong Kong to New Zealand

Looking to fly directly from Hong Kong? This is possible from Hong Kong only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Malaysia to New Zealand

Looking to fly directly from Malaysia? This is possible from Kuala Lumpur only. You will arrive at Auckland — currently the only direct route connecting New Zealand and Malaysia. Flights are operated by Malaysia Airlines.

Malaysia to New Zealand with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in Malaysia offer flights to 2 destinations in New Zealand with a single stop:

Flights from Japan to New Zealand

Looking to fly directly from Japan? This is possible from Tokyo only. You will arrive at Auckland — currently the only direct route connecting New Zealand and Japan. Flights are operated by Air New Zealand.

Japan to New Zealand with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach New Zealand, as 37 departure airports in Japan offer 1-stop flights to 5 destinations in New Zealand:

Flights from Indonesia to New Zealand

Looking to fly directly from Indonesia? This is possible from Denpasar only. You will arrive at Auckland — currently the only direct route connecting New Zealand and Indonesia. Flights are operated by Air New Zealand.

Indonesia to New Zealand with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 30 airports in Indonesia offer flights to 5 destinations in New Zealand with a single stop:

Flights from United Arab Emirates to New Zealand

Looking to fly directly from United Arab Emirates? This is possible from Dubai only. You will arrive at Auckland — currently the only direct route connecting New Zealand and United Arab Emirates. Flights are operated by Emirates.

United Arab Emirates to New Zealand with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in United Arab Emirates offer flights to 5 destinations in New Zealand with a single stop:

Flights from South Korea to New Zealand

Looking to fly directly from South Korea? This is possible from Seoul only. You will arrive at Auckland — currently the only direct route connecting New Zealand and South Korea. Flights are operated by Korean Air.

South Korea to New Zealand with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach New Zealand, as 5 departure airports in South Korea offer 1-stop flights to 2 destinations in New Zealand:

Flights from Taiwan to New Zealand

Looking to fly directly from Taiwan? This is possible from Taipei only. You will arrive at Auckland — currently the only direct route connecting New Zealand and Taiwan. Flights are operated by Air New Zealand.

Taiwan to New Zealand with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach New Zealand, as 3 departure airports in Taiwan offer 1-stop flights to 2 destinations in New Zealand:

Flights from Qatar to New Zealand

Looking to fly directly from Qatar? This is possible from Doha only. You will arrive at Auckland — currently the only direct route connecting New Zealand and Qatar. Flights are operated by Qatar Airways.

Non-stop flights from North America to New Zealand

From North America, 2 countries have direct flights to New Zealand. 8 non-stop routes are available, operated by 7 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from United States to New Zealand

If you'd like to fly non-stop from United States you can do so from 6 airports. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 6 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

United States to New Zealand with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 228 airports in United States offer flights to 5 destinations in New Zealand with a single stop:

Flights from Canada to New Zealand

Looking to fly directly from Canada? This is possible from Vancouver only. You will arrive at Auckland — currently the only direct route connecting New Zealand and Canada. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Air New Zealand and Air Canada, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Canada to New Zealand with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 46 airports in Canada offer flights to 2 destinations in New Zealand with a single stop:

Non-stop flights from South America to New Zealand

From South America, 2 countries have direct flights to New Zealand. 2 non-stop routes are available, operated by 2 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Chile to New Zealand

Looking to fly directly from Chile? This is possible from Santiago de Chile only. You will arrive at Auckland — currently the only direct route connecting New Zealand and Chile. Flights are operated by LATAM.

Chile to New Zealand with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 16 airports in Chile offer flights to Auckland Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Argentina to New Zealand

Looking to fly directly from Argentina? This is possible from Buenos Aires only. You will arrive at Auckland — currently the only direct route connecting New Zealand and Argentina. Flights are operated by China Eastern.

Argentina to New Zealand with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 36 airports in Argentina offer flights to Auckland Airport with a single stop:

Most popular routes to New Zealand

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of New Zealand, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to New Zealand with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to New Zealand, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to New Zealand!

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