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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Taupo Airport? If you want to travel to Taupo Airport next month, return fares start from $604. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Taupo.$604 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Gold Coast on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Gold Coast.Price includes taxes and charges.From $604, select.

Taupo.$639 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Sydney on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $639, select.

Taupo.$716 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Sydney on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $716, select.

Taupo.$726 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Thu, 25 Jun.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Brisbane on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $726, select.

Taupo.$730 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $730, select.

Taupo.$735 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $735, select.

Taupo.$739 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $739, select.

Taupo.$740 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $740, select.

Taupo.$741 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 7 Jan.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Sydney on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $741, select.

Taupo.$755 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $755, select.

Taupo.$788 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $788, select.

Taupo.$791 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Brisbane.Price includes taxes and charges.From $791, select.

Taupo.$813 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Sydney on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $813, select.

Taupo.$814 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Sydney on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $814, select.

Taupo.$826 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $826, select.

Taupo.$1,147 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Perth on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,147, select.

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Airports near Taupo

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Taupo?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Taupo. But we found flights with one or more stops from $604.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Taupo?

The cheapest month to fly to Taupo is usually July.

How can I find the best flight deal to Taupo?

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 Taupo 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.

Can I get a direct flight to Taupo Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Taupo Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Taupo?

The best price we found for a return flight to Taupo is $604. 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.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Taupo Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Taupo Airport is Tuesday, 7 July 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Taupo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Taupo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Taupo with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Taupo.

Flying to Taupo

The things to know before you go.

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How to find cheap flights to Taupo Airport (TUO)

Currently, $347 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Taupo Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to TUO for $604.
Never miss out on a deal by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to TUO. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending updates when fares drop.
It's generally recommended to book about seven months before your planned departure. This is when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Taupo, where Taupo Airport is located.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of landing cheap flights to Taupo. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, as well as different fares.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Taupo, think about taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Taupo Airport by booking a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Taupo

You can typically board the cheapest flight to Taupo in December.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to TUO that fits your budget and schedule.
If you'd love to experience Taupo at its liveliest, book your flights to TUO for March. Taking a trip during peak seasons generally means there's more to see and do than at other times.
May is the quietest period of the year to visit if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Taupo then.
Check the weather before you travel. January is the warmest time of year in Taupo, with averages of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from 1ºC (34ºF) to 11ºC (52ºF).
With six days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Taupo.
Rain is more likely in August, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.

Flying to Taupo Airport (TUO): What you need to know

Take the quickest route to Taupo with Air New Zealand. This airline has direct flights to Taupo Airport.
Consider booking your TUO plane ticket with Air New Zealand. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 70% of flights into this hub sticking to schedule.
You'll be touching down in the UTC+13 timezone at TUO.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to TUO. Book a room at any of these stays close to Taupo Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Taupo Airport has an on-time rating of 68%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Taupo Airport is located in Taupo, Waikato Region, New Zealand.

Getting to central Taupo from Taupo Airport (TUO)

TUO is about 10 kilometres from central Taupo.
Once you've touched down from your flight to TUO, driving to the centre will take around 10 minutes.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 25 minutes.
If you'd love to stay close to the action in Taupo, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfortable options:

Taupo highlights

These leading attractions should be high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Taupo:
- Huka Falls Walkway: Delivering a strong first impression of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 2 kilometres northeast of the centre.
- Huka Falls Lookout: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 5 kilometres north of the centre of Taupo.

How to get to Rotorua from Taupo Airport (TUO)

TUO is a gateway to the nearby city of Rotorua, which is about 64 kilometres away. The best way to reach the centre will vary depending on when you travel, so plan ahead.
Allow for a journey time of roughly 5 hours 5 minutes when making your way to Rotorua on public transport.

Travelling from Taupo Airport (TUO) to Tokoroa

About 56 kilometres away, Tokoroa is another city that's not far from Taupo Airport. It'll take you around 2 hours 30 minutes to make the journey by public transport from TUO.

Explore more of New Zealand

There's a whole lot more to see and do in New Zealand, starting with Auckland. Rangitoto Island, Rangitoto Summit and Mt. Wellington are must-sees in this city, which is about 241 kilometres northwest of Taupo. Auckland Airport (AKL) is the main airport of Auckland.
About 129 kilometres northwest of Taupo, Hamilton is well worth the journey. A few great reasons to visit include Hamilton Gardens, St Peter's Cathedral and Eden Park. Flying into Hamilton Airport (HLZ) is the most convenient way to get here.