Cheap flights to New Zealand

Peak Season: December, January and February. These are New Zealand’s summer months. Average temperatures are between 20 and 30 degrees. Off Season: Flights to New Zealand are cheaper during July and August. Average winter temperatures are 10-15 degrees. Shoulder Season: March through May. This is autumn. Temperatures are slightly cooler than summer, but the weather can still be excellent and this is the time of year for beautiful autumn foliage in Central Otago and Hawke’s Bay in particular. The spring months (September to November) can be excellent times to visit too.

New Zealand is separated into the North and South Islands. Most flights to New Zealand go through Auckland on the North Island. There are various New Zealand flight deals to Auckland from Hong Kong. The trip takes anywhere from 10h 35min to 11h 40min. For the South Island, you can fly to Christchurch with one stopover and the trip will take between 15h and 18h.

The only direct flight between Hong Kong and New Zealand is to Auckland with Air New Zealand or Cathay Pacific. All other routes require a stopover, usually in Auckland, Singapore or Sydney. It is a good idea to start any trip to New Zealand in Auckland as it is the biggest city, it's a good option for finding cheap flights to New Zealand, and it's a gateway to many interesting sights on the North Island. If you are only aiming for the South Island, you should fly into Christchurch and go from there.

There are a few options for getting around the islands. If you are a confident driver, a flexible and easy option would be to hire a car. If you are flying into Auckland, you can tour the North Island and drop the car off at the Interislander ferry in Wellington. You would then take the ferry across to the South Island and pick up a new hire car at the ferry terminal in Picton. If you are not comfortable driving, you can use a combination of hop-on/hop-off bus passes and rail passes. Intercity bus line offers a ‘flexipass’ that allows you to buy by hours of travel and a ‘travelpass’ where you can change your route up to two hours before departure. The Northern Explorer train in the North Island and the Kiwirail and TranzAlpine trains in the South Island offer beautiful scenic journeys coupled with the rail experience.

New Zealand is a green and beautiful country. On the North Island, you can hike the active volcanic craters of Tongariro Crossing and visit the geothermal mud pools and geysers of Rotorua, while learning about the unique and beautiful Maori culture. You can stop by the Hobbiton film set where the Lord of the Rings series was filmed and get a tour of the Shire. In the west, you can visit the spectacular Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Further south, you can visit the world-famous Te Papa Tongarewa Museum in Wellington. If you are keen on adrenaline sports, Queenstown on the South Island has everything from bungee jumping to skydiving to jetboating at Shotover Canyon. You can also do a heli-hike to a glacier at either Fox or Franz Josef Glaciers. Take a boat cruise through Milford or Doubtful Sound and see these pristine ravines with all the beautiful wildlife they have to offer. On your way back up the island, be sure to stop in Hokitika, the home of the sacred Pounamu greenstone, symbolic of New Zealand. You can’t buy it for yourself though. It needs to be gifted to you.

Holders of Hong Kong SAR Passports only need to apply online for a NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority). You also need a return or onward travel ticket, sufficient money for your stay in New Zealand, and a passport valid for three months beyond your departure from New Zealand. If you would like to stay longer than three months, you will need to apply for a Visitor’s Visa.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Zealand on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Fiji Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Zealand.

Auckland Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Auckland Intl Airport typically cost HK$279, while return flights cost around HK$691.

A return flight to New Zealand will typically cost around HK$380, however they can be found for as little as HK$209.

For those looking to save time traveling to New Zealand, Hong Kong offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 40 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Auckland Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Auckland Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Auckland Airport is the closest property to Auckland Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Auckland Intl Airport).