How many domestic flights are there per week in New Zealand?

There are around 6,375 flights around New Zealand each week.

When are domestic flights in New Zealand the cheapest?

It looks like domestic flights in New Zealand are currently cheapest in June, but fares can fluctuate a lot. Why not set up a Price Alert, so you can watch your preferred flight and book when it's cheapest?

Are domestic flights the best way to get around New Zealand?

Yes. You could save days of overland and boat travel across New Zealand.

Do I need a passport to take a domestic flight in New Zealand?

No. Whilst travellers do need to present ID, you generally only need a passport if you are leaving New Zealand. But it's best to check with your airline before you fly to make sure, as policies can differ.

If travelling within New Zealand, when should I arrive at the airport for my flight?

It's important to allow enough time to drop any baggage and clear security just as you would if you were travelling somewhere outside of New Zealand. So try to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.

What's the cheapest destination I can fly to within New Zealand?

Currently, flights from Wellington Airport to Christchurch Airport are the best value.

How much are domestic flights in New Zealand?

The average price of New Zealand domestic flights is around $134.

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Christchurch.$64 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Jun, returning Sun, 9 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Thu, 6 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Sun, 9 Jun, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $64, select.

Wellington.$64 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Jun, returning Wed, 12 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Christchurch on Tue, 11 Jun, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Wed, 12 Jun, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $64, select.

Auckland.$74 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Jun, returning Wed, 19 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Tue, 18 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Wed, 19 Jun, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $74, select.

Queenstown.$95 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Jul, returning Wed, 7 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Wellington on Wed, 31 Jul, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Queenstown on Wed, 7 Aug, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $95, select.

Dunedin.$104 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Aug, returning Fri, 9 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Auckland International on Sat, 3 Aug, arriving in Dunedin.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Dunedin on Fri, 9 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.

Nelson.$126 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jul, returning Wed, 7 Aug.Return flight with Sounds Air.Outbound direct flight with Sounds Air departs from Wellington on Wed, 24 Jul, arriving in Nelson.Inbound direct flight with Sounds Air departs from Nelson on Wed, 7 Aug, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.

Blenheim.$134 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Jun, returning Mon, 1 Jul.Return flight with Sounds Air.Outbound direct flight with Sounds Air departs from Wellington on Thu, 27 Jun, arriving in Blenheim.Inbound direct flight with Sounds Air departs from Blenheim on Mon, 1 Jul, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $134, select.

Gisborne.$144 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Mar, returning Thu, 20 Mar.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Auckland International on Thu, 20 Mar, arriving in Gisborne.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departs from Gisborne on Thu, 20 Mar, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $144, select.

Facts on the fly: domestic travel in New Zealand

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest domestic flight found from Wellington	Christchurch, $64
Cheapest month to fly	June
Most popular destination in New Zealand	Auckland
Most popular domestic airline	Jetstar

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Fly with Jetstar

Currently, Jetstar offers the lowest priced flights around New Zealand. The lowest price we found over the next 12 months is $64.

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Flex your dates for the best New Zealand domestic rates

If you’re flexible on your departure dates, you can use Skyscanner's whole month tool to find the day of the year on which New Zealand internal flights are cheapest.

Fly in June

We've crunched the flight calendar and it looks like fares around New Zealand are currently lowest in June, and most expensive in April.

Catching domestic flights in New Zealand: FAQs

: There are around 6,375 flights around New Zealand each week.
: It looks like domestic flights in New Zealand are currently cheapest in June, but fares can fluctuate a lot. Why not set up a Price Alert, so you can watch your preferred flight and book when it's cheapest?
: Yes. You could save days of overland and boat travel across New Zealand.
: No. Whilst travellers do need to present ID, you generally only need a passport if you are leaving New Zealand. But it's best to check with your airline before you fly to make sure, as policies can differ.
: It's important to allow enough time to drop any baggage and clear security just as you would if you were travelling somewhere outside of New Zealand. So try to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.
: Currently, flights from Wellington Airport to Christchurch Airport are the best value.
: The average price of New Zealand domestic flights is around $134.