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 6 hours ago
$617
Roundtrip
found 6 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 6 hours ago
Tue, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 10
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$747 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$747
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 26 from Los Angeles Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Wed, Feb 10, priced at $747 found 5 days ago
Tue, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 10
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$747 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$747
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, Jan 26 from Los Angeles Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Wed, Feb 10, priced at $747 found 5 days ago
Tue, May 4 - Thu, May 20
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$747 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$747
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 4 from Los Angeles Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Thu, May 20, priced at $747 found 4 days ago
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 23
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$747 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$747
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from Los Angeles Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Wed, Dec 23, priced at $747 found 1 day ago
Wed, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 17
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$812 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$812
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Mar 10 from Los Angeles Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Wed, Mar 17, priced at $812 found 9 hours ago
Thu, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 11
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$827 Roundtrip, just found
$827
Roundtrip
just found
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Apr 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Sun, Apr 11, priced at $827 just found
Sun, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 8
BOI
Boise
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$1,101 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,101
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jan 24 from Boise to Auckland Intl., returning Mon, Feb 8, priced at $1,101 found 3 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
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
WLGAucklandOctober 29 to October 29$163
AKLRotoruaSeptember 15 to September 18$163
AKLTaurangaNovember 19 to November 25$163
WLGNew Plymouth AirportOctober 9 to October 12$173
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
CHCTaurangaOctober 24 to October 26$235
SYDAucklandNovember 13 to November 17$369
SYDRukuhiaNovember 6 to November 15$573
SYDRotoruaSeptember 7 to September 13$664
SYDNew Plymouth AirportSeptember 12 to September 19$676
MELNew Plymouth AirportOctober 9 to October 13$723
FCOAucklandOctober 15 to November 4$1,313
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
WLGAucklandAugust 30 to September 3$229
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 30 to September 3$597
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Waikato Flight and Hotel Packages

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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
Auckland City Hotel
4.0-star property

Auckland City Hotel

Nov 16 - Nov 20

4 night stay

Phoenix (PHX) to Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,043, price is now $1,769 per person
$1,769
per person
found 1 day ago
Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
5.0-star property

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group

Nov 16 - Nov 20

4 night stay

Phoenix (PHX) to Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,930, price is now $1,769 per person
$1,769
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff and parking"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 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

Opens in a new windowOasis Beach Motel
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 16 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.
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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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