What percentage of New Plymouth to Auckland flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 33% of flights from New Plymouth to Auckland were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Auckland?

The direct flight from New Plymouth to Auckland typically takes around 0 hours and 55 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 4 hours and 0 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 229 kilometers.

How often do New Plymouth to Auckland flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the New Plymouth to Auckland route have shown frequent drops across the trailing quarter. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. The route is classified as having frequent price fluctuations, offering potential savings for vigilant shoppers.

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NPL - Auckland
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New Plymouth to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from New Plymouth to Auckland

A typical journey from New Plymouth to Auckland takes about 0h 55m. This duration reflects the median flight time for all itineraries, including those with connections. Given that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, the total travel time can vary significantly from the direct flight duration. For connecting flights, the median journey time is 4h 0m, indicating that while the flight segment itself is short, layovers can extend the overall trip considerably.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from New Plymouth to Auckland, prices typically range from $220–$346, with a median of $279. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. No recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a significant discount may require careful timing and flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent price fluctuations on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Plymouth to Auckland? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $85. Following closely are December, with a median fare of $112, and February, with a median fare of $128. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median, presenting the best opportunities for budget-conscious travelers.

Most itineraries for flights from New Plymouth to Auckland involve at least one connection, with only 33% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means that while direct flights from New Plymouth to Auckland are available, travelers should generally expect to include a layover in their travel plans, which will extend the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from New Plymouth to Auckland

Regular price: NZ$133 - NZ$496

Prices are currently within the regular range.

Flights from New Plymouth to Auckland typically cost between NZD 133 and NZD 496. The current lowest deal is NZD 207 with Air New Zealand for travel from Sep 3-Sep 22.

now NZ$207

Low NZ$133

High NZ$496

The cheapest time to fly from New Plymouth to Auckland

The cheapest month to fly from New Plymouth to Auckland is January, with a median price of $85. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $306. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$85

September

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$306

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Plymouth to Auckland

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from New Plymouth to Auckland

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Auckland

New Plymouth (NPL) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$197

NZ$342

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Auckland

New Plymouth (NPL) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$198

NZ$318

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Auckland

New Plymouth (NPL) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$198

NZ$342

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Auckland

New Plymouth (NPL) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$199

NZ$285

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Auckland

New Plymouth (NPL) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$197

NZ$316

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Auckland

New Plymouth (NPL) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$210

NZ$235

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 7 - Sep 11

NZ$200 → NZ$207

3 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 11

NZ$200 → NZ$209

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

NZ$208 → NZ$225

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

NZ$208 → NZ$225

Popular Airports to fly from New Plymouth to Auckland

New Plymouth - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from New Plymouth to Auckland are above the typical level, with a median price of $279.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from New Plymouth to Auckland, with a median price of $85.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 0h 55m.

Direct flights from New Plymouth to Auckland typically take 0h 55m, while connecting flights average 4h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

33% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 33% of flights from New Plymouth to Auckland are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights.

Air New Zealand is a provider of direct flights from New Plymouth to Auckland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from New Plymouth to Auckland are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New Plymouth main airports to depart from

New Plymouth (NPL)

Cheapest

Fly from New Plymouth (NPL) to Auckland (AKL) for a convenient departure from the region.

📍 ~10 km from New Plymouth (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$184

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from New Plymouth to Auckland.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$184

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Cheapest

Hamilton (HLZ) is a useful alternative due to its proximity and superior road links to Auckland.

📍 ~115 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$444

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Historically, the most opportune time to book flights from New Plymouth to Auckland is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was around $197. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a slight increase to an average of $228. Conversely, booking 28-59 days out generally resulted in higher prices, averaging $325 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New Plymouth to Auckland is considered to be $220 or less. The median price for this route was observed to be $279. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed fares being $346 or less.

Historically, January has been the most affordable month to fly from New Plymouth to Auckland, with a median price of $85. December also offered competitive prices, with a median of $112. February, while still relatively low, had a median price of $128, which was also the most expensive month observed within the trailing 270 days. The annual median price for this route was $279.

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New Plymouth to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from New Plymouth to Auckland

How much is a round trip from New Plymouth to Auckland

Regular price: NZ$133 - NZ$496

Prices are currently within the regular range.

Flights from New Plymouth to Auckland typically cost between NZD 133 and NZD 496. The current lowest deal is NZD 207 with Air New Zealand for travel from Sep 3-Sep 22.

now NZ$207

Low NZ$133

High NZ$496

The cheapest time to fly from New Plymouth to Auckland

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$85

September

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$306

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Plymouth to Auckland

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from New Plymouth to Auckland

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Auckland

New Plymouth (NPL) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$197

NZ$342

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Auckland

New Plymouth (NPL) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$198

NZ$318

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Auckland

New Plymouth (NPL) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$198

NZ$342

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Auckland

New Plymouth (NPL) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$199

NZ$285

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Auckland

New Plymouth (NPL) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$197

NZ$316

One-way

Sat, Aug 22

⌛ Last-Minute

NPL - Auckland

New Plymouth (NPL) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$210

NZ$235

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 7 - Sep 11

NZ$200 → NZ$207

3 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 11

NZ$200 → NZ$209

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

NZ$208 → NZ$225

5 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 11

NZ$208 → NZ$225

Popular Airports to fly from New Plymouth to Auckland