Cheap Flights to Waikato from $45 (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.

Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 16
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$108 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$108
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Dec 14 from Christchurch Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Wed, Dec 16, priced at $108 found 3 days ago
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
HLZ
Hamilton Intl.
$122 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$122
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Christchurch Intl. to Hamilton Intl., returning Sat, Sep 5, priced at $122 found 1 day ago
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 29
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
ROT
Rotorua Regional
$206 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sat, Nov 21 from Christchurch Intl. to Rotorua Regional, returning Sun, Nov 29, priced at $206 found 1 day ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
TRG
Tauranga
$235 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$235
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Christchurch Intl. to Tauranga, returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at $235 found 2 days ago
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
TUO
Taupō Airport
$276 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sat, Sep 5 from Christchurch Intl. to Taupō Airport, returning Mon, Sep 7, priced at $276 found 4 days ago
Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Jan 30
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$348 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$348
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Jan 27 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Sat, Jan 30, priced at $348 found 1 day ago
Sun, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 20
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
HLZ
Hamilton Intl.
$486 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$486
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sun, Jan 10 from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Hamilton Intl., returning Wed, Jan 20, priced at $486 found 4 days ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
WSI
Western Sydney Intl. Airport
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$510 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$510
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from Western Sydney Intl. Airport to Auckland Intl., returning Wed, Nov 25, priced at $510 found 1 day ago
Sat, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 24
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$617 Roundtrip, just found
$617
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sat, Jan 16 from Los Angeles Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Sun, Jan 24, priced at $617 just found
Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 13
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$857 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$857
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sat, Dec 5 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Sun, Dec 13, priced at $857 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Mar 17 - Wed, Mar 31
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
AKL
Auckland Intl.
$966 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$966
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Mar 17 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Auckland Intl., returning Wed, Mar 31, priced at $966 found 6 hours 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
CHCRotoruaNovember 21 to November 29$206
WLGTaurangaOctober 29 to October 29$221
CHCTaupōSeptember 5 to September 7$276
DUDTaurangaSeptember 10 to September 16$301
SYDRukuhiaNovember 6 to November 15$573
SYDRotoruaSeptember 10 to September 16$635
SYDNew Plymouth AirportSeptember 12 to September 19$676
MELNew Plymouth AirportOctober 9 to October 13$728
FCOAucklandOctober 15 to November 4$1,313
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
BNEAucklandAugust 30 to September 1$516
MELAucklandAugust 30 to September 3$569
SYDAucklandAugust 30 to September 1$571
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Waikato Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
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

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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 $108 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?
December 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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How much is a flight to Waikato on average?
In the last seven days, roundtrip flights to Waikato were priced between $108 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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