How to find cheap flights to Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
$1,027 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Kapiti Coast Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to PPQ, the lowest fare is $506.
Stay updated on fares by setting up a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to PPQ fall, you'll get a notification.
The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to land some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Paraparaumu, where Kapiti Coast Airport is located.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Paraparaumu. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Search for plane tickets to Kapiti Coast Airport that include a stop. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Paraparaumu
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to PPQ.
Head to Paraparaumu in March if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PPQ, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
Travel in November if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Paraparaumu are often cheaper.
With averages of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF), February is when Paraparaumu is warmest. Schedule your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
July sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 7ºC (45ºF) to 12ºC (54ºF).
With four days of rain on average, February is the driest month in Paraparaumu.
The wettest time of year is August. Visit then and you'll likely get around nine days of rainfall.
Travelling to Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and take a direct flight to Kapiti Coast Airport. Sounds Air and Air Chathams fly nonstop to Paraparaumu.
The local timezone at PPQ is UTC+13.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Kapiti Coast Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to PPQ:
Kapiti Coast Airport is located in Paraparaumu, Wellington Region, New Zealand.
Getting to central Paraparaumu from Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
PPQ is located about 3 kilometres from central Paraparaumu.
If you're planning to catch a taxi after your flight to PPQ, it'll take around 10 minutes to get to the centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Paraparaumu is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to add to your short list:
Paraparaumu highlights
Jump off your flight to Paraparaumu and head directly for these major attractions:
Raumati Beach: The perfect place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 3 kilometres west of the city centre.
Waiorua Bay: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 11 kilometres northwest of the heart of Paraparaumu.
How to get to Wellington from Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
Kicking things off in Wellington? From PPQ, it'll take around 50 minutes to drive there. The city is about 56 kilometres from the airport.
Allow roughly 2 hours if you decide to travel to Wellington on public transport.
Travelling from Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ) to Lower Hutt
If Lower Hutt is on your itinerary, public transport should take around 2 hours 10 minutes from Kapiti Coast Airport. This city is about 40 kilometres from PPQ.
Making the trip by car takes roughly 50 minutes.
Explore more of New Zealand
There are plenty more places to explore in New Zealand, starting with Wellington. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Gardens and Weta Workshop are must-sees in this city, which is around 48 kilometres southwest of Paraparaumu. Wellington International Airport (WLG) is the major airport in Wellington.
Lower Hutt is another popular destination in New Zealand and is roughly 40 kilometres south of Paraparaumu. Set your sights on top attractions like Sugarloaf Rock Lookout, Matiu / Somes Island and Days Bay.
Round out your journey with Palmerston North. Roughly 80 kilometres northeast of Paraparaumu, Willowbank Reserve, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Victoria Esplanade Gardens are a big part of the experience.