Cheap Flights to Waikato from $82 (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.

Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
AKL
Auckland Intl.
TRG
Tauranga
$163 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Nov 19 from Auckland Intl. to Tauranga, returning Wed, Nov 25, priced at $163 found 4 days ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 18
AKL
Auckland Intl.
ROT
Rotorua Regional
$163 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Auckland Intl. to Rotorua Regional, returning Fri, Sep 18, priced at $163 found 4 days ago
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
AKL
Auckland Intl.
ROT
Rotorua Regional
$164 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$164
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Sep 3 from Auckland Intl. to Rotorua Regional, returning Mon, Sep 7, priced at $164 found 3 days ago
Thu, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 7
AKL
Auckland Intl.
ROT
Rotorua Regional
$165 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$165
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Jan 7 from Auckland Intl. to Rotorua Regional, returning Thu, Jan 7, priced at $165 found 2 days ago
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
AKL
Auckland Intl.
TRG
Tauranga
$172 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Nov 19 from Auckland Intl. to Tauranga, returning Wed, Nov 25, priced at $172 found 4 days ago
Fri, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 8
AKL
Auckland Intl.
TUO
Taupō Airport
$173 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Fri, Mar 5 from Auckland Intl. to Taupō Airport, returning Mon, Mar 8, priced at $173 found 5 days ago
Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NPL
New Plymouth
$189 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$189
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, Oct 6 from Auckland Intl. to New Plymouth, returning Thu, Oct 8, priced at $189 found 17 hours 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, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 15
BWI
Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$1,193 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,193
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Feb 23 from Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall to Auckland Intl., returning Mon, Mar 15, priced at $1,193 found 5 days ago
Wed, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 15
CHS
Charleston Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$1,214 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,214
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, Feb 3 from Charleston Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Mon, Feb 15, priced at $1,214 found 4 days ago
Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Mar 3
IND
Indianapolis Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$1,214 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,214
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, Feb 17 from Indianapolis Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Wed, Mar 3, priced at $1,214 found 4 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
WLGAucklandOctober 29 to October 29$163
AKLTaurangaNovember 19 to November 25$163
AKLRotoruaSeptember 15 to September 18$163
WLGNew Plymouth AirportOctober 9 to October 12$173
WLGRotoruaSeptember 10 to September 14$178
AKLNew Plymouth AirportOctober 6 to October 8$189
CHCRotoruaNovember 21 to November 29$206
WLGTaurangaOctober 29 to October 29$221
CHCTaurangaOctober 24 to October 26$235
CHCTaupōSeptember 5 to September 7$276
SYDRukuhiaOctober 24 to November 1$555
SYDNew Plymouth AirportSeptember 12 to September 19$676
SYDRotoruaSeptember 10 to September 16$692
MELNew Plymouth AirportOctober 9 to October 13$723
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

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Adina Citylife Auckland
3.0-star property

Adina Citylife Auckland

Oct 15 - Oct 17

2 night stay

New York (JFK) to Auckland (AKL)

American Airlines • Coach

Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK)

Qantas Airways • Coach
Price was $2,153, price is now $2,078 per person
$2,078
per person
found 1 day ago
The Grand by SkyCity
5.0-star property

The Grand by SkyCity

Oct 15 - Oct 17

2 night stay

New York (JFK) to Auckland (AKL)

American Airlines • Coach

Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK)

Qantas Airways • Coach
Price was $2,185, price is now $2,119 per person
$2,119
per person
found 1 day ago
Novotel Auckland Airport
4.5-star property

Novotel Auckland Airport

Sep 5 - Sep 8

3 night stay

New York (NYC) to Auckland (AKL)

Qantas Airways • Coach

Auckland (AKL) to New York (NYC)

Jetstar • Coach
Price was $2,508, price is now $2,432 per person
$2,432
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! (1,010 reviews)
"The kitchen tap wasn't fixed properly, not easy to get water. The wash basin in the bathroom was cracked. The shower gel was empty. The floor was dusty in places."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 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.
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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?
November 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.
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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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