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Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to New Zealand to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to New Zealand is May, when tickets cost $2,200 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,139 and $3,056 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to New Zealand?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from the United Kingdom to New Zealand, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.


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Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Auckland

FAQs for booking flights from the United Kingdom to New Zealand

  • Are there non-stop flights to New Zealand?

    It is not currently possible to fly directly to New Zealand from the UK, but if you are flying from London, you can limit the number of stopovers you need to make by choosing to fly with airlines such as Air New Zealand, Thai Airways or Cathay Pacific, which all fly from London to New Zealand with only one stopover in South East Asia.

  • I want to visit Lake Tekapo, which airport is the closest?

    If you wish to visit Lake Tekapo in the Mackenzie Basin on the South Island, you might consider flying into Christchurch Airport and continuing your journey with a 3h journey by road to Lake Tekapo.

  • Is it easy to get New Zealand currency at the airport?

    Yes, it is. There are foreign currency counters located at all the international airports, so you will easily be able to buy currency for your holiday at the point of arrival. You can bring cash into the country but will need to declare anything over 10,000 NZD (approximately 5,070 GBP).

  • I would like to visit Milford Sound what is the best airport to use?

    The best route would be to fly into Queenstown Airport and travel 46.93 mi to Milford Sound by road. It is possible to fly from the UK to Queenstown either on a connecting flight from Australia or by flying into one of the international airports in New Zealand and booking a domestic flight.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to New Zealand?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to New Zealand.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to New Zealand?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to New Zealand?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to New Zealand?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to New Zealand?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New Zealand is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as $2,486. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, when return prices are $3,672 on average.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,142 on average. Morning departures are around 43% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,971.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of the United Kingdom

  • There are numerous international airports in New Zealand from which you can catch domestic flights to other locations on the islands. Wellington Airport (WLG) is a one of the most central hubs at the south end of the North Island, offering flight connections to both the north and south of the country. Auckland International Airport (AKL) is a good hub for exploring the north and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is a good option for onward connections on the South Island.
  • If you are looking at flights to New Zealand to spend time exploring the South Island, you should consider flying into Christchurch. From here you can take domestic flights to airports such as Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to explore the Waitaki region, Nelson Airport (NSN) for the Abel Tasman National Park or Queenstown International Airport (ZQN) to see Lake Wakatipu.
  • For visitors wanting to spend time exploring the North Island, you could fly into either Wellington or Auckland and then take onward connections to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to explore the west coast or Rotarua Regional Airport (ROT) to explore the north east of the country of the North Island.
  • British passport holders can enter New Zealand for a period of six months without a visa as long as you meet the conditions for a Visa Waiver – you must hold a return ticket, you must be healthy and prove that you have enough money to tide you over. Your passport must be valid for at least three months after the date you expect to leave New Zealand.
  • If you want to explore New Zealand’s rich Maori heritage, you might consider booking a connecting flight from your entry airport to Rotarua Regional Airport on the North Island as this city and its surroundings are famous for their Maori culture.

Top 5 airlines serving from the United Kingdom to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to New Zealand? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

10.0 ExcellentPaul, Jun 2025DXB - YUL
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Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced.

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

The flight was delayed by an hour. Made the connection uncomfortably tight.

I pre-ordered my meal and did not receive it. The seats are very old, uncomfortable and dirty. The crew was excellent and made my stay on board comfortable and enjoyable.

When we went to the lounge they told us to go into the main lounge and not the full business class section, later they told me that Lufthansa wont pay the full fee to alloq the business class passengers entry to the nicer sectikn where all the other airlines nusiness class passengers go into. Very poor arrangement.

You gave me a “Never fly Lufthansa” experience for life. You charged me $1760 for reinstating my ticket on a cancelled flight. Service at the airport was terrible. I’m convinced that I should never fly Lufthansa.

Delayed over 2 hours. Bring your own snacks or prepare to pay. No entertainment and no plug plugs for charging.

Not what I expected for the last leg of a $5100 business class experience. Boarding was a nightmare. The flight was delayed and I had to keep checking my email to ensure I was at the right gate since the airline or the terminal had no clue until 15 mins prior to boarding. Food was gross, limited drink options.

Flights scheduled with impossible connections - Lufthansa apparently believes it takes 7mins to change terminals, go through passport control, re-clear security and walk 1.8kms…..and everything will work perfectly (which it never does at Frankfurt). No staff on hand to assist with transfers on delayed flights. No transfer guidance provided by app. No compensation offered for 6hr delay to connecting flight.

I barely made the flight. We had to take a bus to the plane and the plane smelled awfully of body odor. When the flight attendant walked by she smelled of body odor. It was incredibly uncomfortable.

They are professional. Nice crew. Still flying Boeing 747. Thank you for that. I love this airplane. Traditional.

Crew were professionals. However, the plane seats are too small -essentially there is no space to move around which for so many hours is almost inhuman but certainly unacceptable. Same with the bad quality of food and the fact that you need to purchase Wi-Fi

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