What percentage of Auckland to Napier flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, 48.6% of flights from Auckland to Napier were direct. For travelers who prefer non-stop options, nearly half of the available flights typically offer this convenience. For those flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is one. This means that while direct flights are common, connecting flights usually involve a single stop.

What's the flight time from Auckland to Napier?

The typical direct flight time from Auckland to Napier is 1 hour and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 328 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median flight duration is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey, as a connecting flight can add several hours to the total travel time.

How often do Auckland to Napier flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Auckland to Napier route exhibit regular price drops. This indicates that travelers may frequently find opportunities to book at reduced fares. The pricing patterns over the trailing 30 days suggest a consistent occurrence of price adjustments. This regularity can be beneficial for travelers monitoring prices for potential savings.

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Auckland to Napier: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Napier

A typical journey from Auckland to Napier takes about 1h 5m, including connections. While a meaningful share of flights on this route are non-stop, connecting itineraries typically involve 1 stopover and can extend the travel time significantly.

When you're looking for cheap flights from Auckland to Napier, the cheapest time to fly is often in March, with a median fare of just $64. Other affordable options include April, where the median fare is $122, and December, with a median fare of $123.

Fares for flights from Auckland to Napier typically range from $143–$372, with a median of $251. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals for this route show up several times a week, offering regular opportunities to find better prices.

The distance between Auckland and Napier is 328 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, often completed within a few hours, making it suitable for short trips or quick getaways.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Napier

Regular price: NZ$138 - NZ$354

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from 138 NZD to 354 NZD. The current lowest deal is 199 NZD with Air New Zealand, for travel from Mar 9-Apr 4.

now NZ$199

Low NZ$138

High NZ$354

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Napier

Flights from Auckland to Napier are cheapest in March, with a median price of $64. The most expensive month to fly is August, with a median price of $345. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$64

August

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$345

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Napier

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Napier

Fri, Dec 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Napier

Auckland (AKL) - Napier (NPE)

Air New Zealand

NZ$206

NZ$310

One-way

Sun, Jan 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Napier

Auckland (AKL) - Napier (NPE)

Air New Zealand

NZ$191

NZ$200

One-way

Sun, Jan 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Napier

Auckland (AKL) - Napier (NPE)

Air New Zealand

NZ$191

NZ$200

One-way

Tue, Feb 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Napier

Auckland (AKL) - Napier (NPE)

Air New Zealand

NZ$155

NZ$200

One-way

Tue, Feb 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Napier

Auckland (AKL) - Napier (NPE)

Air New Zealand

NZ$155

NZ$200

One-way

Tue, Feb 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Napier

Auckland (AKL) - Napier (NPE)

Air New Zealand

NZ$153

NZ$200

One-way

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

1 night

Apr 26 - Apr 27

NZ$181 → NZ$208

15%

3 nights

Apr 24 - Apr 27

NZ$176 → NZ$204

16%

10 nights

Apr 17 - Apr 27

NZ$165 → NZ$199

21%

4 nights

Apr 14 - Apr 18

NZ$168 → NZ$202

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Napier

Auckland - Napier route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Napier are above the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the cheapest fares

Historically, March has offered the lowest median prices at $64 for flights from Auckland to Napier.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 5m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Auckland to Napier is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed direct and connecting flights

About 48.6% of recent flights from Auckland to Napier are direct, with others having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand provides direct flight options for the Auckland to Napier route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Historically, flight deals for this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is a key departure point for flights from Auckland to Napier.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$211

Napier main airports to arrive at

Hawke's Bay (NPE)

Cheapest

Hawke's Bay Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Auckland to Napier.

📍 ~5 km from Napier city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$211

Airports nearby Napier used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Palmerston North is a major regional hub offering higher flight frequency and a wider range of cabin classes.

📍 ~135 km from Napier (requires approximately a 2-hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$225

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Napier

Historically, booking flights from Auckland to Napier 60 or more days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $219. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise significantly to $620. For those planning 28-59 days out, the average price was $277, indicating that earlier booking generally offers better value.

A good deal for a flight from Auckland to Napier is considered to be $143 or less. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day period. The median price for this route historically stands at $251, while prices around $372 represent the higher end of the typical range. Therefore, securing a ticket at or below $143 indicates a particularly favorable price.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Napier, with a median price of $64. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $122. While December appears on the list of cheapest months with a median of $123, it is also noted as the most expensive month, indicating significant price variability. The annual median price for this route is $251, making flights in March and April considerably lower than the average.

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Auckland to Napier: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Napier

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Napier

Regular price: NZ$138 - NZ$354

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from 138 NZD to 354 NZD. The current lowest deal is 199 NZD with Air New Zealand, for travel from Mar 9-Apr 4.

now NZ$199

Low NZ$138

High NZ$354

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Napier

March

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$64

August

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$345

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Napier

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Napier

Fri, Dec 11

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Napier

Auckland (AKL) - Napier (NPE)

Air New Zealand

NZ$206

NZ$310

One-way

Sun, Jan 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Napier

Auckland (AKL) - Napier (NPE)

Air New Zealand

NZ$191

NZ$200

One-way

Sun, Jan 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Napier

Auckland (AKL) - Napier (NPE)

Air New Zealand

NZ$191

NZ$200

One-way

Tue, Feb 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Napier

Auckland (AKL) - Napier (NPE)

Air New Zealand

NZ$155

NZ$200

One-way

Tue, Feb 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Napier

Auckland (AKL) - Napier (NPE)

Air New Zealand

NZ$155

NZ$200

One-way

Tue, Feb 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Napier

Auckland (AKL) - Napier (NPE)

Air New Zealand

NZ$153

NZ$200

One-way

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

1 night

Apr 26 - Apr 27

NZ$181 → NZ$208

15%

3 nights

Apr 24 - Apr 27

NZ$176 → NZ$204

16%

10 nights

Apr 17 - Apr 27

NZ$165 → NZ$199

21%

4 nights

Apr 14 - Apr 18

NZ$168 → NZ$202

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Napier

Auckland - Napier route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Auckland to Napier are above the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the cheapest fares

Historically, March has offered the lowest median prices at $64 for flights from Auckland to Napier.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 5m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Auckland to Napier is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed direct and connecting flights

About 48.6% of recent flights from Auckland to Napier are direct, with others having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand provides direct flight options for the Auckland to Napier route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Historically, flight deals for this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is a key departure point for flights from Auckland to Napier.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$211

Napier main airports to arrive at

Hawke's Bay (NPE)

Cheapest

Hawke's Bay Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Auckland to Napier.

📍 ~5 km from Napier city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$211

Airports nearby Napier used as alternative

Palmerston North (PMR)

Palmerston North is a major regional hub offering higher flight frequency and a wider range of cabin classes.

📍 ~135 km from Napier (requires approximately a 2-hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$225

Napier, New Zealand

28% AI deal score

$3,846

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Napier

Cheap Flights from Auckland to Napier

Today’s best flight deals from Auckland to Napier

Auckland to Napier: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Napier

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Napier

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Napier

Direct flights from Auckland to Napier

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Napier

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

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Napier

Auckland - Napier route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for the cheapest fares

Direct flights take 1h 5m

Mixed direct and connecting flights

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly on this route

Auckland main airports to depart from

Napier main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Napier used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Napier

Best Elite deals to Napier

Dec 06

Dec 03

Dec 15

Dec 17

Jan 21

Jan 22

Dec 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Napier

How early should I book Auckland to Napier flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Auckland to Napier flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Auckland to Napier?

What percentage of Auckland to Napier flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Auckland to Napier?

How often do Auckland to Napier flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Auckland

Flights to Napier from other cities

Auckland to Napier: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Napier

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Napier

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Napier

Direct flights from Auckland to Napier

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Napier

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

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Napier

Auckland - Napier route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in March for the cheapest fares

Direct flights take 1h 5m

Mixed direct and connecting flights

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly on this route

Auckland main airports to depart from

Napier main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Napier used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Napier

Best Elite deals to Napier

Dec 06

Dec 03

Dec 15

Dec 17

Jan 21

Jan 22

Dec 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Napier

How early should I book Auckland to Napier flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Auckland to Napier flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Auckland to Napier?

What percentage of Auckland to Napier flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Auckland to Napier?

How often do Auckland to Napier flight prices drop?

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More routes from Auckland

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