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New Plymouth.$332 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Gold Coast on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in New Plymouth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $332, select.
New Plymouth.$335 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in New Plymouth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $335, select.
New Plymouth.$338 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Brisbane on Mon, 17 Nov, arriving in New Plymouth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.
New Plymouth.$383 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Sydney on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in New Plymouth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.
New Plymouth.$395 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Jan.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sunshine Coast on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in New Plymouth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $395, select.
New Plymouth.$468 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Mar.One-way flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in New Plymouth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $468, select.
New Plymouth.$521 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Feb.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Brisbane on Sun, 22 Feb, arriving in New Plymouth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $521, select.
New Plymouth.$598 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Sydney on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in New Plymouth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $598, select.

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Airports near New Plymouth

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to New Plymouth. But we found flights with one or more stops from $567.
The cheapest month to fly to New Plymouth is usually November.
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 New Plymouth 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.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and New Plymouth Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to New Plymouth is $567. 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 New Plymouth Airport is Tuesday, 18 November 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New Plymouth is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to New Plymouth.

Flying to New Plymouth

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$332
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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How to find cheap flights to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)

  • Currently, $332 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to New Plymouth Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to NPL for $567.

  • Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to NPL goes up or down.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to New Plymouth, where New Plymouth Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.

  • Choose 'Add nearby airports' when searching for a better chance of finding cheap flights to New Plymouth. This will give you more options for where you take off and land, along with different prices.

  • If you're not in a rush to get to New Plymouth, consider taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to New Plymouth Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to New Plymouth

  • May is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to New Plymouth.

  • Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to NPL that fits your budget and itinerary.

  • July is the most popular month for flights to NPL. It's an ideal time to see New Plymouth at its busiest and best.

  • Travel in January if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to New Plymouth are usually more affordable.

  • The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. New Plymouth is warmest in February, with averages of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

  • Ranging from 7ºC (45ºF) to 13ºC (55ºF), July brings the lowest temperatures.

  • With six days of rain on average, February is the driest month in New Plymouth.

  • August brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall if you're visiting then.

Travelling to New Plymouth Airport (NPL): What you need to know

  • Fly to New Plymouth faster with a direct Air New Zealand flight to New Plymouth Airport.

  • Air New Zealand has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 64% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it an excellent choice when reserving your NPL plane ticket.

  • The timezone at NPL is UTC+13.

  • Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to NPL. Book a room at one of these stays close to New Plymouth Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:

  • You can secure a car hire in NPL with top brands like Ezi, Avis and Budget. Hop into the driver's seat and get ready to discover New Plymouth and beyond.

  • New Plymouth Airport has an on-time rating of 69%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.

  • New Plymouth Airport is located in New Plymouth, Taranaki Region, New Zealand.

Getting to central New Plymouth from New Plymouth Airport (NPL)

New Plymouth highlights

  • Put these leading sights high on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to New Plymouth:

    • Paritutu Rock: A memorable preview of the city's highlights, this landmark is around 5 kilometres west of the centre.

    • Hempton Rose Garden: Take a moment to sit and rest here while exploring New Plymouth. This park is roughly 0.48 kilometres south of the centre.

    • New Plymouth Coastal Walkway: This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 3 kilometres west of the centre of New Plymouth.

How to get to Hawera from New Plymouth Airport (NPL)

  • Going to the nearby city of Hawera? It's about 72 kilometres from NPL. It'll take you around 1 hour to get there by cab or ride-share.

Travelling from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Eltham

  • Eltham is around 48 kilometres from New Plymouth Airport if that's where your trip takes you.

  • It'll take you 40 minutes or so to drive to Eltham.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • There's plenty more of New Zealand begging to be explored. About 241 kilometres north of New Plymouth, head for Auckland. What not to miss? Start with Rangitoto Island, Auckland Bridge Climb and Bungy and Auckland Waterfront. The city's nearest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL).

  • Wellington is another standout destination in New Zealand and is roughly 257 kilometres south of New Plymouth. Set your sights on top attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens. Wellington International Airport (WLG) takes care of most arrivals into this city.

  • Or make your way to Manukau City, about 241 kilometres north of New Plymouth. Japanese park, C3 Manukau and Kotuku House are just the start of the reasons to visit.

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