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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Auckland to New Plymouth

July 24 - July 26

Cheapest
Best

AKL - New Plymouth

$96

$121

Round trip

August 4 - September 3

AKL - New Plymouth

$94

$125

Round trip

July 21 - July 29

AKL - New Plymouth

$91

$125

Round trip

August 7 - August 10

Best

AKL - New Plymouth

$115

$125

Round trip

August 5 - September 3

AKL - New Plymouth

$94

$125

Round trip

August 7 - September 3

AKL - New Plymouth

$94

$125

Round trip

July 15 - August 4

Earliest

AKL - New Plymouth

$88

$125

Round trip

August 7 - August 30

AKL - New Plymouth

$96

$125

Round trip

August 7 - August 31

AKL - New Plymouth

$94

$125

Round trip

July 25 - July 27

AKL - New Plymouth

$96

$125

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Auckland to New Plymouth

For cheap flights from Auckland to New Plymouth, fares typically range from $81–$181, with a median of $133. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for travelers.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to New Plymouth, December stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $81. Following closely, November offers a median fare of $84, and January presents a median of $86. These months provide the best value for your trip.
The journey from Auckland to New Plymouth is predominantly direct, with almost all itineraries being non-stop, accounting for 85.4% of recent fares. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, a typical journey involves one stopover.
A typical journey from Auckland to New Plymouth takes approximately 0h 55m, including any connections. This short duration reflects the close proximity of the two cities, making it a quick and convenient route for travelers.
The distance between Auckland and New Plymouth is 229 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This short distance contributes to the quick travel time and the high proportion of direct flights available on this route.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to New Plymouth

Regular price: $76 - $234

Prices for flights from Auckland to New Plymouth are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to New Plymouth is between $76 and $234. The current lowest deal is $121 with Air New Zealand for travel from Jul 24 to Jul 26.

now $121

Low $76

High $234

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to New Plymouth

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to New Plymouth is December, with a median price of $81. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $183. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $81

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $183

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Direct flights from Auckland to New Plymouth

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Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to New Plymouth

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - New Plymouth

Air New Zealand

Auckland (AKL) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

$128

$315

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - New Plymouth

Air New Zealand

Auckland (AKL) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

$104

$198

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - New Plymouth

Air New Zealand

Auckland (AKL) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

$98

$188

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - New Plymouth

Air New Zealand

Auckland (AKL) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

$98

$188

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - New Plymouth

Air New Zealand

Auckland (AKL) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

$101

$284

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - New Plymouth

Air New Zealand

Auckland (AKL) - New Plymouth (NPL)

Air New Zealand

$96

$161

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to New Plymouth

3 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 10

$115  →  $125

9%

5 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 10

$113  →  $125

11%

3 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 6

$115  →  $128

11%

3 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 7

$109  →  $128

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to New Plymouth

Auckland - New Plymouth route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Auckland to New Plymouth are above the typical level at $121.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to New Plymouth, with a median price of $81.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 0h 55m.

The typical direct flight from Auckland to New Plymouth takes 0h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Air New Zealand offers direct flights.

Air New Zealand offers direct flights on the Auckland to New Plymouth route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand is the main direct carrier.

Air New Zealand is the primary airline offering direct flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Auckland to New Plymouth appear frequently, about 0.9 times per day.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is a good option for flights from Auckland to New Plymouth.

📍 ~25 km from Auckland city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$121

New Plymouth main airports to arrive at

New Plymouth (NPL)

Cheapest

New Plymouth Airport is a convenient arrival choice for direct access to New Plymouth and the surrounding Taranaki region.

📍 ~10 km from New Plymouth city center (reachable by car or taxi).

💸 Flights from ~$121

Airports nearby New Plymouth used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Hamilton Airport can be a useful alternative due to its frequent connections to major New Zealand cities.

📍 ~180 km from New Plymouth (approximately a 3-hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$194

Palmerston North (PMR)

Palmerston North Airport offers high reliability and multiple daily services as a significant regional option.

📍 ~180 km from New Plymouth (nearly a 3-hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$124

Whanganui Airport (WAG)

Whanganui Airport is the geographically closest alternative, despite its very limited flight schedule.

📍 ~90 km from New Plymouth

💸 Flights from ~$170

Rotorua Regional (ROT)

Cheapest

Rotorua Regional Airport is an alternative regional hub, though with limited flight frequency.

📍 ~230 km from New Plymouth (significant drive through varied terrain)

💸 Flights from ~$120

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Jul 14

New Plymouth, New Zealand

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$2,401

From AKL

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Jul 14

New Plymouth, New Zealand

35% AI deal score

$2,401

From AKL

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Jul 14

New Plymouth, New Zealand

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$2,401

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Plymouth

Historically, booking your flight 60+ days in advance typically yields the best prices for flights from Auckland to New Plymouth, with an average price of $116. Prices tend to increase as you get closer to your departure date. For example, flights booked 7-13 days out average $195, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure average $417. Planning ahead can result in significant savings on your airfare.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Auckland to New Plymouth is considered to be $81 or less. The median price for this route was $133. About 25% of all observed prices were $81 or lower. Prices up to $181 are still within the typical range for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Auckland to New Plymouth are December, with a median price of $81, and November, with a median price of $84. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $86. The annual median price for this route is $133, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.