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Flights to New Zealand in 2023

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 2,331

Round-trip from

C$ 1,707

One-way from

C$ 940
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From Toronto to Auckland Intl
One-way flight from Toronto to New Zealand

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Cheap flights to New Zealand in September & October 2023

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Cheap flights to New Zealand found for this year
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to New Zealand in 2023. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.

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C$ 1,707 - C$ 2,980

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Price

Toronto Pearson IntlAuckland Intl

YYZ - AKL

YYZAKL

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 11/3

2 stops29h 00m

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/3

2 stops26h 00m

C$ 1,707

Toronto Pearson IntlAuckland Intl

YYZ - AKL

YYZAKL

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 1/11

2 stops22h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/11

2 stops23h 08m

C$ 1,714

Toronto Pearson IntlAuckland Intl

YYZ - AKL

YYZAKL

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 6/12

1 stop23h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/12

1 stop25h 17m

C$ 1,766

Toronto Pearson IntlAuckland Intl

YYZ - AKL

YYZAKL

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 30/10

1 stop22h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/11

2 stops34h 40m

C$ 1,809

Toronto Pearson IntlAuckland Intl

YYZ - AKL

YYZAKL

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 9/11

1 stop25h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/11

2 stops27h 10m

C$ 1,950

Toronto Pearson IntlAuckland Intl

YYZ - AKL

YYZAKL

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 12/2

2 stops31h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/3

2 stops22h 15m

C$ 2,253

Toronto Pearson IntlWellington

YYZ - WLG

YYZWLG

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 5/10

2 stops29h 40m

Wellington

Sat 21/10

3 stops34h 58m

C$ 2,980

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Read through reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand, such as Air Canada, Air New Zealand and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
121 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good selection of movies, bathrooms noisy, crew stressed, nobody smiling, seats hard on my back

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
121 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
121 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good selection of movies, bathrooms noisy, crew stressed, nobody smiling, seats hard on my back

Air New Zealand
8.2
Very good
62 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
121 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good selection of movies, bathrooms noisy, crew stressed, nobody smiling, seats hard on my back

EVA Air
8.1
Very good
196 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
121 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good selection of movies, bathrooms noisy, crew stressed, nobody smiling, seats hard on my back

Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
121 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good selection of movies, bathrooms noisy, crew stressed, nobody smiling, seats hard on my back

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
121 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Good selection of movies, bathrooms noisy, crew stressed, nobody smiling, seats hard on my back

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand found for each month in 2023 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.

January

C$ 2,456

February

C$ 1,874

March

C$ 1,942

April

C$ 2,000

May

C$ 1,928

June

C$ 1,967

July

C$ 2,157

August

C$ 1,941

September

C$ 1,882

October

C$ 2,024

November

C$ 1,421

December

C$ 2,125

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to New Zealand. Flying to New Zealand in January will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to New Zealand?

Average New Zealand flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2023 and 2024 by month

YTO - AKL

Price

C$ 1,421 - C$ 2,903

AKL

Temperature

11 - 20 °C

AKL

Rainfall

70 - 130 mm

When is the best time to book a flight to New Zealand?

The price you pay for your flight to New Zealand may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Which day is cheapest to fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest flights to New Zealand are usually found when departing on a Friday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Thursday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to New Zealand?

To get the best value, try booking a flight in the evening when visiting New Zealand. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the afternoon as these tend to have higher demand.

When to fly to New Zealand

Peak Season:
December (usually from just before Christmas) through January and February are peak season, when most visitors take cheap flights to New Zealand. June to August are peak months for skiers.

Off Season:
There’s no real off season in New Zealand. There’s only about 10 degrees difference between summer and winter temperatures.

Overview

New Zealand’s two islands – North and South – are known, by the indigenous Maori population, as The Land of the Long White Cloud. Like an inverted fairytale, the wonders are beneath the clouds.

A land of simmering volcanoes, wide sandy beaches, precipitous fjords, glacial lakes, dense rainforests and towering mountains, the coastline runs to 15,000km and there are more than 25 marine reserves. When filmmakers want to depict otherworldly lands such as Middle Earth, Narnia or Skull Island, they book airline tickets to New Zealand.

New Zealand is a country comparable in size to Japan, but just four million people live there. The major cities – Auckland and Wellington on North Island and Christchurch and Dunedin on South Island – are uncrowded but still busy and diverse with no shortage of things to do and places to party.

New Zealanders are a laidback and outdoorsy lot, their friendliness mixed with a famous Kiwi ruggedness.

New Zealand climate

The New Zealand climate changes throughout the year. There are mild winters and warm, humid summers on the North Island, while the South Island is colder and has huge glaciers and snowfields. The mountains get snow in the winter and the west coast sees most of the rain. Summer lasts from November to April. 

Getting around New Zealand

New Zealand has several airports that welcome international and domestic flights. Given the size of the country, if time is short and you want to hit as much of New Zealand as possible, taking domestic flights is the quickest option. Air New Zealand flies domestically as well as internationally. Air Chathams flies between the Chatham Islands, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Air National and Skylink are charter airlines.

Apart from flying, cycling, biking and driving are all good ways to see the sights. Renting a motorhome offers perhaps the greatest freedom.

There are scheduled intercity bus services, luxury coaches, custom tours and taxis to choose from. There are also a number of train services including the Overlander, which connects Auckland and Wellington. On the South Island, the TranzCoastal follows the coastline between Picton and Christchurch. From Christchurch, the TranzAlpine traverses the Southern Alps to Greymouth. Further south, the Taieri Gorge Railway chugs its way from Dunedin and the Kingston Flyer is the famous steam train that is based in Kingston on the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu.

The North and South Islands are connected by passenger and car ferries. In Northland, vehicular ferries operate on the Hokianga Harbour and to historic Russell in the Bay of Islands.

Auckland and Wellington have good commuter bus and train services.

What is good to know if travelling to New Zealand?

  • Rugby is a religion in New Zealand. The All Blacks are a formidable team, rated No. 1 in the world. The start of every All-Black game is exciting. The team performs a haka (Maori posture dance) before each match. It’s enough to strike fear into the hearts of the bravest visiting team.
  • Wellington’s must-see attraction is the Te Papa Museum of New Zealand. Permanent exhibitions include “Blood, Earth, Fire” a journey through the changing landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand. “Toi Te Papa Art of the Nation” is a celebration of New Zealand’s rich and diverse artistic heritage, showcasing more than 300 artworks from Te Papa’s collections. “Mountains to Sea” tells of New Zealand’s diverse range of creatures and plants in a sweep from its high places to the deep underwater off its shores.
  • On The Lord of the Rings trail is Mount Aspiring National Park. Called after one of New Zealand’s highest peaks, it is part of Te Wahipounamu, the South West New Zealand Unesco World Heritage Area. The park, to the south of the Southern Alps, is popular with walkers and mountaineers. Several locations around Glenorchy village (Lothlorien, Amon Hen, Orthanc, and Isengard) were used in the films.
  • Cape Reinga at the top of the country is a place of great spiritual significance to Maori. The Maori word “Reinga”, means “underworld”. Another name for the cape is “Te Rerenga Wairua”, the leaping-off place of spirits. The Maori believe that the cape is the point at which the spirits of the dead enter the underworld.
  • Milford Sound is New Zealand’s top tourist attraction. Whatever the weather, it is worth taking a boat trip (one-two hours) to cruise through the sound. The sound runs 15km inland from the Tasman Sea. Rock faces rising to 1,200 metres or more are on either side. Among the notable peaks are The Elephant (1,517m), Lion Mountain, (1,302m) and Mitre Peak (1,692m).
  • Visit Rotorua for the geysers, thermal activity and that very distinctive sulphur smell. There’s a wealth of activities to enjoy here including hiking, raft trips, boat rides, agrojet, swooping, Rotorua bungy, freefall xtreme body flying and Shweeb.
  • Cheap flights to New Zealand take about 12 hours from the West Coast and are nonstop.

How long is the flight to New Zealand from Canada?

The direct flight to New Zealand from Canada leaves from Vancouver, with a duration of 13h 55m. Most flights out of Canada en route to New Zealand are over 20h total flight time because of the number of connections required. New Zealand flight deals may be available, but be aware of the number of stopovers and flight duration, as you may be travelling much more than necessary.

What cities offer direct flights to New Zealand from Canada?

Direct service flights to New Zealand from Canada are limited. Vancouver offers nonstop service to Auckland with one-way flights available from Air New Zealand. One-stop flights are also available from Vancouver, as well as cities like Montreal, Edmonton, Toronto, and Calgary. Routes are available to Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Blenheim, and other cities with multiple stopovers, which may affect total travel time and require plane changes.

What is the best way to travel around New Zealand?

Anyone with limited travel time will appreciate the network of internal flights around the country, primarily offered by Air New Zealand and Jetstar, which both provide affordable domestic flights. Air New Zealand Link is comprised of multiple small airports that provide various flights between the islands. Air travel passes can be purchased for easier travel. KiwiRail trains offer scenic rides throughout the country, as well. Car and campervan hire are the best choice for local ground travel but watch for areas where you may need an SUV or 4×4 exclusively to traverse terrain. In major cities, taxis are plentiful and Intercity bus offers a variety of lines throughout the country. Cycling is also a popular means of travel for those who enjoy it, but helmets are required by law. There are also a number of ferries and charters connecting the North and South islands.

What are some things to do in New Zealand?

New Zealand is home to the Maori tribe and the country is full of history regarding their culture. The Auckland Museum has plenty of collections and Wellington also offers a glimpse of the culture. Rotorua offers Maori village tours with concerts, rugby, and a feast included. Christchurch has some of the best art and city life in the country, along with plenty of neo-gothic architecture to enjoy. Mount Cook is another popular destination, offering plenty of hikes and activities. Finally, this island country offers plenty of water sports and activities, including a lot of marine life.

Do I need a passport to fly to New Zealand from Canada?

Canadian citizens that fly to New Zealand will need to present a valid passport to enter the country upon arrival. Canadian passports must not expire for at least three months after your period of travel in order to be accepted. Visas are not required for tourism, but they are required for students and business travel. Those who do not have a visa will need to obtain New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority prior to arrival. Other requirements include onward or return tickets for proof of departure, visas as required for onward destinations, and proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay.

How popular are flights to New Zealand this year?

This year has seen a 255% increase in flight searches for New Zealand.

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