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Finding cheap domestic flights in New Zealand

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best roundtrip flight from New Zealand? If you want to travel from New Zealand next month, roundtrip fares start from $142. Find the lowest prices on one-way and roundtrip tickets right here.

Wellington.$142 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 21, returning Fri, May 22.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Thu, May 21, arriving in Wellington.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Wellington on Fri, May 22, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Christchurch.$142 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 5, returning Sat, May 16.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Wellington on Tue, May 5, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Sat, May 16, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Auckland.$145 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 14, returning Sun, May 17.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Thu, May 14, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Auckland International on Sun, May 17, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $145, select.

Queenstown.$149 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 17, returning Wed, Jun 10.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Wellington on Sun, May 17, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Queenstown on Wed, Jun 10, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $149, select.

Hamilton.$155 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 20, returning Sat, May 23.Round-trip flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Christchurch on Wed, May 20, arriving in Hamilton.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departing from Hamilton on Sat, May 23, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $155, select.

New Plymouth.$176 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 17, returning Thu, Jun 18.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Auckland International on Wed, Jun 17, arriving in New Plymouth.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from New Plymouth on Thu, Jun 18, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $176, select.

Hokitika.$176 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 26, returning Tue, Jun 30.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Christchurch on Fri, Jun 26, arriving in Hokitika.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Hokitika on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $176, select.

Tauranga.$178 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 4, returning Thu, Jun 4.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Auckland International on Thu, Jun 4, arriving in Tauranga.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Tauranga on Thu, Jun 4, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $178, select.

Napier-Hastings.$179 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 5, returning Tue, Jun 9.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Wellington on Fri, Jun 5, arriving in Napier-Hastings.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Napier-Hastings on Tue, Jun 9, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $179, select.

Dunedin.$180 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 27, returning Mon, Jun 29.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Christchurch on Sat, Jun 27, arriving in Dunedin.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Dunedin on Mon, Jun 29, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.

Rotorua.$180 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 13, returning Mon, Jun 15.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Auckland International on Sat, Jun 13, arriving in Rotorua.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Rotorua on Mon, Jun 15, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.

Blenheim.$181 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 21, returning Mon, May 25.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Wellington on Thu, May 21, arriving in Blenheim.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Blenheim on Mon, May 25, arriving in Wellington.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.

Nelson.$181 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 28, returning Thu, Sep 24.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Christchurch on Fri, Aug 28, arriving in Nelson.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Nelson on Thu, Sep 24, arriving in Christchurch.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.

Taupo.$189 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 5, returning Fri, Jul 17.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Auckland International on Sun, Jul 5, arriving in Taupo.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Taupo on Fri, Jul 17, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.

Whangarei.$192 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 22, returning Fri, May 22.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Auckland International on Fri, May 22, arriving in Whangarei.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Whangarei on Fri, May 22, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $192, select.

Kerikeri.$192 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 28, returning Sun, May 31.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Auckland International on Thu, May 28, arriving in Kerikeri.Inbound direct flight with Air New Zealand departing from Kerikeri on Sun, May 31, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $192, select.

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Facts on the fly: domestic travel in New Zealand

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest domestic flight found from New Zealand	$142
Cheapest month to fly	May
Most popular destination in New Zealand	Auckland
Most popular domestic airline	Air New Zealand

Finding cheap domestic flights in New Zealand

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...and find your fare. The lowest price for a domestic flight in New Zealand right now is from Wellington to Christchurch from $141.

Fly with Jetstar

Currently, Jetstar offers the lowest-priced flights around New Zealand. The lowest price we found over the next 12 months is $141.

Stay loyal to your preferred airline

Many popular airlines offer loyalty programs, so if you travel on domestic flights in New Zealand a lot, take advantage! Each time you fly with them, you'll be awarded air miles or points to spend on later flights.

Set up a Price Alert

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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 when New Zealand domestic flights are cheapest.

Fly in May

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

Catching domestic flights in New Zealand: FAQs

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

There are around 25,417 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 May, but flight prices 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. While travelers 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 traveling within New Zealand, when should I arrive at the airport for my flight?

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