Cheap Flights to Waikato from $368 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Waikato?

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sat, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 24
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$617 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$617
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sat, Feb 6 from Los Angeles Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Wed, Feb 24, priced at $617 found 18 hours ago
Fri, Feb 5 - Fri, Feb 12
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$956 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$956
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Fri, Feb 5 from San Francisco Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Fri, Feb 12, priced at $956 found 3 days ago
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 3
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$997 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$997
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Tahiti Nui flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from San Francisco Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Thu, Sep 3, priced at $997 found 4 days ago
Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Jan 17
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$1,057 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$1,057
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sat, Dec 12 from San Francisco Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Sun, Jan 17, priced at $1,057 found 18 hours ago
Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 14
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$1,096 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,096
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jan 31 from San Francisco Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Sun, Feb 14, priced at $1,096 found 1 day ago
Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 20
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$1,147 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,147
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, Nov 1 from San Francisco Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Fri, Nov 20, priced at $1,147 found 4 days ago
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 21
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
TRG
Tauranga
$1,156 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,156
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Los Angeles Intl. to Tauranga, returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $1,156 found 4 days ago
Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 20
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$1,160 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,160
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Nov 1 from San Francisco Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Fri, Nov 20, priced at $1,160 found 4 days ago
Fri, Feb 19 - Mon, Mar 1
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$1,164 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,164
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Mon, Mar 1, priced at $1,164 found 5 days ago
Tue, Jun 1 - Mon, Jul 5
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$1,296 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,296
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, Jun 1 from San Francisco Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Mon, Jul 5, priced at $1,296 found 3 days ago
Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22
DEN
Denver Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$1,297 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,297
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Feb 8 from Denver Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Mon, Feb 22, priced at $1,297 found 4 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
AKLRotoruaSeptember 15 to September 18$163
WLGAucklandOctober 29 to October 29$163
AKLTaurangaNovember 19 to November 25$163
WLGNew Plymouth AirportOctober 9 to October 12$173
WLGRotoruaSeptember 10 to September 14$178
DUDAucklandSeptember 19 to September 21$187
AKLNew Plymouth AirportOctober 6 to October 8$189
CHCRotoruaNovember 21 to November 29$206
CHCRukuhiaOctober 3 to October 10$214
WLGTaurangaOctober 29 to October 29$221
CHCTaupōSeptember 5 to September 7$276
SYDRukuhiaNovember 6 to November 15$573
SYDRotoruaSeptember 7 to September 13$664
SYDNew Plymouth AirportSeptember 12 to September 19$676
FCOAucklandOctober 15 to November 4$1,313
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
CHCAucklandAugust 30 to September 1$275
DUDAucklandAugust 28 to September 9$381
SYDAucklandAugust 30 to September 1$489
BNEAucklandAugust 30 to September 1$516
MELAucklandAugust 28 to September 4$597
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Waikato Flight and Hotel Packages

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Bavaria Boutique Hotel
3.0-star property

Bavaria Boutique Hotel

Nov 16 - Nov 20

4 night stay

Phoenix (PHX) to Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,641, price is now $1,522 per person
$1,522
per person
found 1 day ago
The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel
4.0-star property

The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel

Nov 16 - Nov 20

4 night stay

Phoenix (PHX) to Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,842, price is now $1,659 per person
$1,659
per person
found 1 day ago
The Hotel Britomart
5.0-star property

The Hotel Britomart

Nov 11 - Nov 14

3 night stay

New York (JFK) to Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand • Coach

Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK)

Delta • Coach
Price was $2,719, price is now $2,514 per person
$2,514
per person
found 1 day ago
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Travelers ❤️ These Waikato 🏨

Beechtree Motel

Beechtree Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Rifle Range Road Taupo
Book a stay at this family-friendly motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"This property is and continues to be my go to place to stay in Taupo. Everything is always perfect and, as I am usually a solo traveller, I always feel safe."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2026

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Oasis Beach Motel

Oasis Beach Motel

4.5 out of 5
241 Lake Terrace Taupo
Book a stay at this beach motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Waipahihi Botanical Gardens and Taupō Hot Springs are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place for our family. The kids loved seeing the ducks come up to the window. The staff were all lovely and very friendly. The room was a bit run down but didn't affect our stay."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

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Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Wairakei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa and Wairakei Natural Thermal Valley are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"This resort is convenient to stay at, in terms of proximity to most of the attractions around Taupō. However, it is definitely not up to Accor’s 4 star standards. Despite being old, the carpets are worn out, the ceilings are cracking, the bathrooms are stained and the rooms have a dusty smell. I ..."

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026

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Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
Stay at this hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat Ramp are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

Opens in a new windowLakefront Lodge Taupo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Waikato?
Thrifty travelers were able to book a roundtrip flight to Waikato for as little as $163 over the last seven days. If you find a bargain, grab it fast. Cheap deals don't last for long! This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Waikato departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Which airlines fly to Waikato?
With 20 airlines flying into Waikato, finding your perfect fare won't be difficult. If you're starting your vacation in Hamilton, select the top carrier, Air New Zealand. It has roughly 364 flights to this fascinating city per month.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Waikato?
February is the cheapest time to jet off to Waikato based on Travelocity's direct return flight demand between January and December last year. We're here to help you snap up a top deal so you can start organizing your adventures today.
How can I check my flight status to Waikato?
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How do I find the best deals on flights to Waikato?
Score an incredible deal with Travelocity — our "Flexible dates" search option makes it a whole lot easier. Enter the dates you prefer, then click the flexible dates box above the search results to see the prices for nearby days. $163 was the most affordable price for a return flight to Waikato in the last seven days on our site. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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How much is a flight to Waikato on average?
In the last seven days, roundtrip flights to Waikato were priced between $163 and $1,313. No matter what kind of ticket you're after, we have some incredible deals to help you stick to your budget. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What can I expect on a flight to Waikato?
If you're about to jump on a long-haul flight to Waikato, you can usually expect drinks, food and entertainment on board. Airlines try to make longer flights as comfortable as they can for passengers. Shorter trips — as well as flights offered by budget airlines — may have less inclusions. If you're searching for cheap flights for family vacations with a low-priced carrier, be prepared to pay extra for snacks, drinks and entertainment.

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