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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Tauranga

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Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated May 29, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Auckland to Tauranga

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Auckland to Tauranga

September 2 - September 30

Cheapest
Earliest

AKL - Tauranga

$107

$117

Round trip

November 24 - December 12

AKL - Tauranga

$112

$123

Round trip

December 2 - December 10

Best

AKL - Tauranga

$150

$123

Round trip

November 24 - December 10

AKL - Tauranga

$113

$123

Round trip

December 1 - December 10

AKL - Tauranga

$145

$123

Round trip

November 30 - December 10

AKL - Tauranga

$118

$123

Round trip

November 25 - November 29

AKL - Tauranga

$123

$123

Round trip

December 10 - December 13

Best

AKL - Tauranga

$149

$123

Round trip

November 25 - December 10

AKL - Tauranga

$115

$123

Round trip

November 24 - November 29

AKL - Tauranga

$121

$123

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Auckland to Tauranga

A typical journey from Auckland to Tauranga takes about 0h 40m, including any connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 145 kilometers. Given the short distance, most travelers will find that the total travel time is primarily influenced by ground transportation to and from the airports, rather than the flight itself.
If you are looking for cheap flights from Auckland to Tauranga, right now fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $63–$123, with a median of $73. Currently, only 2% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare may require some flexibility or waiting for new deals to emerge. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Tauranga? The data indicates that the cheapest months to fly are April, with a median fare of $62, followed closely by September and October, both with median fares of $63. Planning your trip during these months could result in more favorable pricing compared to other times of the year.
For direct flights from Auckland to Tauranga, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 88.9% of recent fares being direct. This means you are very likely to find a non-stop option for your trip. For the small percentage of itineraries that do include connections, they typically involve one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Tauranga

Regular price: $91 - $244

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

The regular price range for this route is between 91 USD and 244 USD. The current lowest deal is 117 USD with Air New Zealand, for travel from September 2 to September 30, 2026.

now $117

Low $91

High $244

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Tauranga

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Trogir is April, with a median price of $62. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $168. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $62

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $168

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Direct flights from Auckland to Tauranga

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Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Tauranga

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Tauranga

Air New Zealand

Auckland (AKL) - Tauranga (TRG)

Air New Zealand

$178

$237

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Tauranga

Air New Zealand

Auckland (AKL) - Tauranga (TRG)

Air New Zealand

$108

$168

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Tauranga

Air New Zealand

Auckland (AKL) - Tauranga (TRG)

Air New Zealand

$108

$161

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Tauranga

Air New Zealand

Auckland (AKL) - Tauranga (TRG)

Air New Zealand

$116

$136

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Tauranga

Air New Zealand

Auckland (AKL) - Tauranga (TRG)

Air New Zealand

$120

$149

One-way

Thu, Jul 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Tauranga

Air New Zealand

Auckland (AKL) - Tauranga (TRG)

Air New Zealand

$116

$125

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Tauranga

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$151  →  $123

18%

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

$150  →  $123

18%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$150  →  $123

18%

5 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 6

$150  →  $123

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Tauranga

Auckland - Tauranga route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Auckland to Tauranga are above the typical level, with a median price of $73.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Tauranga, with a median price of $62.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 0h 40m

The typical direct flight from Auckland to Tauranga takes 0h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

Direct flights are dominant on this route, accounting for 88.9% of all deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand is a key airline offering direct flights from Auckland to Tauranga.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Auckland to Tauranga are frequent, with almost one deal per day.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport offers direct flights to Tauranga, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~$117

Tauranga main airports to arrive at

Tauranga (TRG)

Cheapest

Tauranga Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Auckland to Tauranga.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Airports nearby Tauranga used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Hamilton Airport is a major regional hub offering frequent connections, useful if Tauranga flights are unavailable.

📍 ~70 km from Tauranga (reachable by car, but consider Kaimai Range weather).

💸 Flights from ~$194

Rotorua Regional (ROT)

Rotorua Regional Airport is the closest alternative, providing similar regional connectivity to the national network.

📍 ~50 km from Tauranga (reachable by car, under 1 hour).

💸 Flights from ~$120

Whakatane (WHK)

Cheapest

Whakatane Airport is an alternative for specific regional hops if Tauranga flights are unavailable.

📍 ~75 km from Tauranga (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$82

Taupo (TUO)

Taupo Airport is a secondary regional option, useful if northern routes are blocked by weather.

📍 ~120 km from Tauranga (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$116

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tauranga

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Best Elite deals to Tauranga

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From AKL

Elite

Jul 14

Tauranga, New Zealand

35% AI deal score

$2,337

From AKL

Elite

Jul 14

Tauranga, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,274

From AKL

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Jul 21

Tauranga, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,361

From AKL

Elite

Jul 16

Tauranga, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,361

From AKL

Elite

Jul 21

Tauranga, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,362

From AKL

Elite

Jul 16

Tauranga, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,363

From AKL

Elite

Aug 08

Tauranga, New Zealand

33% AI deal score

$2,358

From AKL

Elite

Jul 15

Tauranga, New Zealand

33% AI deal score

$2,361

From AKL

Elite

Jul 07

Tauranga, New Zealand

33% AI deal score

$2,595

From AKL

Elite

Nov 30

Tauranga, New Zealand

32% AI deal score

$2,477

From AKL

Elite

Jul 08

Tauranga, New Zealand

32% AI deal score

$2,698

From AKL

Elite

Jul 27

Tauranga, New Zealand

31% AI deal score

$2,770

From AKL

Elite

Jul 09

Tauranga, New Zealand

30% AI deal score

$3,229

From AKL

Elite

Jul 08

Tauranga, New Zealand

29% AI deal score

$3,615

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tauranga

Historically, the best prices for flights from Auckland to Tauranga are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $68. Prices typically increase as the departure date approaches. For example, flights booked 7-13 days out average $440. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, show an average price of $145, which is significantly higher than booking further in advance. Planning ahead can lead to substantial savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Auckland to Tauranga is typically $63 or less. The median price for this route has been $73. About 75% of travelers historically paid $123 or less for their tickets. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Tauranga include April, September, and October, with median prices of $62, $63, and $63 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $73. While September is listed as a cheapest month, it also represents the most expensive month in some historical data, indicating price variability. Travelers may find better deals during these months based on past trends.

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