How to find cheap flights to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
Right now, $170 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Hamilton International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to HLZ for $269.
Skip the endless refreshing and stay updated on fares by creating a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to HLZ fall, you'll get a notification.
To find cheap tickets to Hamilton, where Hamilton International Airport is located, book one month in advance. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of scoring cheap flights to Hamilton. This will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, as well as different prices.
Search for plane tickets to Hamilton International Airport that include a stop. Indirect routes are often cheaper. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to see your options.
Best time to go to Hamilton
You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Hamilton in December.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to HLZ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, keep an eye out for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available that month.
July is the most popular month for flights to HLZ. It's the perfect time to see Hamilton at its busiest and best.
Travel in April if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Hamilton are usually less expensive.
Check the weather before you go. February is the warmest time of year in Hamilton, with averages of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Ranging from 4ºC to 14ºC, July is when temperatures are lowest.
Travelling to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ): what you need to know
Travel to Hamilton in one easy hop with Air New Zealand. Jetstar also operates direct flights to Hamilton International Airport.
Eager to catch up on sleep or simply freshen up after your flight to HLZ? These hotels near Hamilton International Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Getting to central Hamilton from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
The distance from HLZ to central Hamilton is about 16 kilometres.
If you're taking a cab or driving a car hire after your flight to HLZ, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
The ride on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
If you'd love to stay close to the action in Hamilton, unpack your suitcase at one of these top options:
Hamilton highlights
Hamilton Gardens
Wondering what to do first after your flight to Hamilton International Airport? Hamilton Gardens is a great place to kick things off. You'll find it around 5 kilometres south-east of the centre.
Hamilton Zoo
Another unmissable sight, this attraction is about 3 kilometres west of central Hamilton.
Hamilton Lake Domain
From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 2 kilometres south-east. It's also a signature experience on any visit to Hamilton.
Complete your trip with a Hamilton car hire
Pick one of our car rentals in Hamilton and take in the sights in your own time. Easily compare rates in one place to find the ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Hamilton International Airport.
