How to find cheap flights to Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ)
$792 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Paraparaumu Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to PPQ, the lowest fare is $481.
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Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the best price on tickets to Paraparaumu, where Paraparaumu Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Paraparaumu. This will show you every airport around your departure and arrival points.
If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Paraparaumu, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Paraparaumu Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Paraparaumu
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to PPQ.
Fly to Paraparaumu in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PPQ, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
May is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a slower pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Paraparaumu then.
Flying to Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ): What you need to know
Travel to Paraparaumu in one go with Sounds Air. Air Chathams also has direct flights to Paraparaumu Airport.
When you land at PPQ, you'll be in the UTC+13 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Paraparaumu Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to PPQ:
Paraparaumu Airport is located in Paraparaumu, Wellington Region, New Zealand.
Getting to central Paraparaumu from Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ)
PPQ is about 3 kilometres from central Paraparaumu.
The time it takes to reach the centre driving depends on traffic and the time of day. Do some research to find the best route before your flight to PPQ.
If you're eager to stay close to the action in Paraparaumu, unpack your suitcase at one of these top options:
Paraparaumu highlights
These top sights should feature on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Paraparaumu:
Ports of Auckland: An impressive preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres south of the centre.
Paraparaumu Beach: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 3 kilometres north of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Paraparaumu experience.
How to get to Wellington from Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ)
On your way to the nearby city of Wellington? It's about 56 kilometres from PPQ. Allow around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
Public transport will take you to Wellington in roughly 2 hours.
Travelling from Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) to Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt is around 32 kilometres from Paraparaumu Airport. If that's where you're going, the ride by public transport takes about 2 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 50 minutes or so to drive to Lower Hutt.
Explore more of New Zealand
Up for more adventures? Wellington will add more excitement to your journey through New Zealand. It's about 48 kilometres south of Paraparaumu and features Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens. The closest airport to this city is Wellington International Airport (WLG).
Lower Hutt is another popular destination in New Zealand and is roughly 32 kilometres south of Paraparaumu. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Sugarloaf Rock Lookout, Matiu / Somes Island and Days Bay.
Let your travels lead you to Palmerston North. Roughly 80 kilometres north-east of Paraparaumu, Willowbank Reserve, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Upper Turitea Green Corridor are reason enough to go.