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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Auckland International Airport? If you want to travel to Auckland International Airport next month, return fares start from $384. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Auckland.$289 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Sat, 20 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar and Qantas.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Qantas departs from Auckland International on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $289, select.
Auckland.$372 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $372, select.
Auckland.$372 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $372, select.
Auckland.$372 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $372, select.
Auckland.$372 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $372, select.
Auckland.$374 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $374, select.
Auckland.$374 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $374, select.
Auckland.$376 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $376, select.
Auckland.$377 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $377, select.
Auckland.$384 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $384, select.
Auckland.$384 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $384, select.
Auckland.$387 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sunshine Coast on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $387, select.
Auckland.$389 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $389, select.
Auckland.$391 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $391, select.
Auckland.$393 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $393, select.
Auckland.$410 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Sun, 19 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Gold Coast on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $410, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Auckland International

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Auckland International.
Jun
from $289
Jul
from $384
Aug
from $372
Sep
from $389
Oct
from $372
Nov
from $374
Dec
from $374
Jan
from $411
Feb
from $377
Mar
from $376
Apr
from $430
May
from $488

Airports near Auckland

Compare routes to Auckland below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Auckland International

18km from central Auckland
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from $289
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Whitianga

81km from central Auckland
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Direct flights to Auckland International

Frequently asked questions

Air New Zealand, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia, Etihad Airways, Air China, IndiGo and China Airlines all fly direct to Auckland International.
The cheapest month to fly to Auckland International is usually June.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Auckland International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Auckland International is $289. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Auckland International Airport is Tuesday, 16 June 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Auckland is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Auckland International.

Flying to Auckland International

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$289
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineAir New Zealand
Average flights per week1,930

Discover Auckland International

How to find cheap flights to Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Auckland Airport is $163. A round-trip plane ticket to AKL right now is $289.

  • Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to AKL changes.

  • About one month before taking off is an ideal time to book tickets to Auckland, where Auckland Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for finding the lowest fares.

  • Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of securing cheap flights to Auckland. This will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, as well as different prices.

  • Search for plane tickets to Auckland Airport that come with a stop or two. Indirect routes are often cheaper. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.

Best time to go to Auckland

  • June is usually the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Auckland.

  • To find the cheapest month for flights to AKL, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.

  • Travel to Auckland in March if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to AKL, but also when fares are likely to cost more.

  • The quietest time of the year to go is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Auckland then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.

  • Check the weather before travelling. February is the warmest time of year in Auckland, averaging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

  • Ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 14ºC (57ºF), July is when temperatures are lowest.

  • With four days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Auckland.

  • August brings the wettest weather. You can expect around nine days of rainfall if that's when you'll be there.

Flying to Auckland Airport (AKL): What you need to know

  • Offering direct flights to Auckland Airport, these leading airlines make travelling to Auckland nice and easy:

  • If you want to travel with the most punctual carrier, book your AKL plane ticket with Sichuan Airlines. Up to 100% of its flights to this airport arrive as planned.

  • The timezone at AKL is UTC+13.

  • Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Auckland Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to AKL:

  • Auckland Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure shows how often flights from AKL touch down when expected.

  • Auckland Airport is located in Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand.

Getting to central Auckland from Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • The distance from AKL to central Auckland is about 19 kilometres.

  • Once you've touched down from your flight to AKL, driving to the centre will take around 25 minutes.

  • Expect the ride to take roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.

  • If you're eager to stay near all the action in Auckland, drop your bags at one of these comfy options:

Auckland highlights

  • Put these major attractions at the top of your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Auckland:

    • Rangitoto Island: Offering a great first impression of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 11 kilometres northeast of the centre.

    • Eden gardens: Take a moment to sit and rest here while exploring Auckland. This park is roughly 8 kilometres south of the centre.

    • Mt. Wellington: This will also be a trip highlight. A memorable landmark, it's around 8 kilometres southeast of the centre of Auckland.

How to get to Manukau City from Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • AKL is a gateway to the nearby city of Manukau City, which is about 8 kilometres away. The most convenient way into the centre will vary depending on when you travel, so check your options first.

Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Papakura

  • If Papakura is where you're travelling to, public transport should take around 1 hour from Auckland Airport. This city is about 14 kilometres from AKL.

  • It takes 25 minutes or so to drive to Papakura.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • Another city in New Zealand that belongs on your itinerary is Hamilton. From Auckland, it's around 97 kilometres southeast and offers top sights like Hamilton Gardens and St Peter's Cathedral. Add a stop at Eden Park too. Hamilton Airport (HLZ) is the city's main airport.

  • About 145 kilometres southeast of Auckland, Tauranga makes for a memorable detour. Big reasons to visit include Mauao / Mount Maunganui summit, Maunganui Beach and Mount Maunganui Lookout.

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