How to find cheap flights to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Right now, $180 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Auckland Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to AKL for $258.
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To pick up cheap tickets to Auckland, where Auckland Airport is located, book seven months before you travel. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Auckland. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes can often save you money. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Auckland Airport.
Best time to go to Auckland
June is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Auckland.
If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to AKL.
If you want to experience Auckland at its liveliest, lock in your flights to AKL for July. Holidaying during peak seasons typically means more to see and do than at other times.
April is the quietest period of the year to travel if you want a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Auckland then.
Check the weather before you travel. February brings the warmest days in Auckland, averaging between 15ºC and 24ºC.
July sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 9ºC to 14ºC.
Flying to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Auckland in a single hop. Lock in a direct flight to Auckland Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Want to get some sleep or just freshen up after your flight to AKL? These hotels close to Auckland Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Getting to central Auckland from Auckland Airport (AKL)
AKL is located about 27 kilometres from central Auckland.
Once you've touched down from your flight to AKL, expect a drive to the centre of around 30 minutes.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
If you want to stay close to all the action in Auckland, drop your bags at one of these comfy hotels:
Auckland highlights
Sky Tower
Put this at the top of your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Auckland Airport. You'll find it around 0.16 kilometres north of the city centre in Auckland CBD.
Auckland Museum Atrium
Cross off one of the best attractions in Auckland with a visit to Auckland Museum Atrium. It's in Newmarket about 2 kilometres south-east of the centre.
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Auckland War Memorial Museum will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. From the heart of Auckland, it's located in Parnell around 2 kilometres to the south-east.
Complete your trip with an Auckland car hire
Choose from a variety of car rentals in Auckland and go wherever the road takes you. With one quick search, compare rates and find the best deal after securing your hotel and cheap flight to Auckland Airport.