How to find cheap flights to Whakatane Airport (WHK)
$709 is currently the cheapest price we've found for a return flight to Whakatane Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to WHK, the lowest fare is $512.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to WHK changes.
It's typically recommended to book about seven months before your planned departure. This is when you're more likely to get the best prices for tickets to Whakatane, where Whakatane Airport is located.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Whakatane by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' box. This will allow you to browse prices for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save.
Look for plane tickets to Whakatane Airport that come with a stop. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Whakatane
June is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Whakatane.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. See fares for an entire month and find a flight to WHK that fits your schedule and budget.
If you'd love to experience Whakatane at its liveliest, lock in your flights to WHK for September. Travelling during peak periods typically means more to do and see compared to other times of the year.
May is the quietest period of the year to travel if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Whakatane then.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Whakatane is warmest in January, averaging between 11ºC and 25ºC.
Ranging from 3ºC to 12ºC, July has the lowest temperatures.
Flying to Whakatane Airport (WHK): what you need to know
Avoid the layovers and take a direct flight to Whakatane Airport. Air Chathams flies nonstop to Whakatane.
Looking to stay within easy reach of Whakatane Airport? Step off your flight to WHK and get cosy in bed shortly after at Awa Motel.
Getting to central Whakatane from Whakatane Airport (WHK)
WHK is located about 8 kilometres from central Whakatane.
You'll reach the centre in around 10 minutes if you're catching a cab or driving a car hire after your flight to WHK.
If you'd love to stay close to all the action in Whakatane, book a room at one of these comfy hotels:
Whakatane highlights
Whale Island Kayaking, Kayak Tours at Moutohora / Whale Island
Put this at the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Whakatane Airport. You'll find it around 2 kilometres north-east of the city centre.
Pohaturoa Rock
Another popular sight, this attraction is roughly 2 kilometres north-east of central Whakatane.
Te Hau Tutua Park
Te Hau Tutua Park will easily be one of the big highlights of your trip. From the heart of Whakatane, it's located around 3 kilometres to the north-east.
Complete your trip with a Whakatane car hire
Pick from a selection of car rentals in Whakatane and travel at your own speed. With one simple search, compare rates and score the best price after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Whakatane Airport.
