From AKL to ZQN, these are the best Air New Zealand sales.
Connecting Australians to 20 destinations in New Zealand, Air New Zealand is certainly the most convenient way to get across the Tasman. But is it the cheapest? Knowing when to book and where to book will certainly make your Air New Zealand flight a bit lighter on the wallet.
Black Friday: Flights from $259
- What’s the deal? Book flights to New Zealand from $259 each way or the USA from $1,499 return in the Air New Zealand Black Friday sale.
- Book by: 27 November, 2023.
Latest Air New Zealand sales
How to find the best Air New Zealand flight sales
🗓 Regular sales you should know about
Unlike Jetstar and Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand doesn’t offer a regular weekly sale, but it’s usually a staple to show up during the year’s major sale events.
A few pretty-sure-thing events include:
- Click Frenzy
- Black Friday
- Boxing Day
During these. sales, we’ve seen offers like promo codes for 10% off your fare and $19 domestic flights within New Zealand.
📨 Sign up for the Air New Zealand newsletter
Instead of regularly checking the Air New Zealand website, let the deals come to you. Joining the Air New Zealand email list can reward you with exclusive offers and deals that will be sent straight to your inbox.
You can get added to the mailing list here.
Why we’d fly with Air New Zealand
- More direct flight options from Australia to New Zealand than other airlines, including from Adelaide and Perth.
- You can earn Airporints, which can be used toward other Star Alliance flights (which includes Air Canada, ANA, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways).
- You’ll get in-flight entertainment.
- We’re super keen to try the Skycouch and Skynest for a good night’s sleep without paying for a business- or first-class seat.
Why we wouldn’t fly with Air New Zealand
- It’s usually more expensive than budget airlines like Jetstar and doesn’t include much more in the base fare
- Checked baggage, in-flight meals and seat selection aren’t included in the fare
Frequently asked questions about Air New Zealand deals
New Zealand flights tend to be the cheapest during winter, as there’s less demand during that season. The only exception to this would be flights to Queensland. A popular skiing destination, winter is also an in-demand time for flights.
If you’re just looking for the cheapest time to fly into anywhere in New Zealand, watch out for flights to both Auckland and Christchurch during the cooler months.
Air New Zealand doesn’t have regularly scheduled sales, but it does regularly participate in popular sale events like the end of financial year, Black Friday and Boxing Day.
Honestly, yes. The vast majority of the time, flying with Jetstar will get you to New Zealand for the lowest price. But, there are some benefits to it that may make you choose Air New Zealand over Jetstar like frequent flyer points, connections to more destinations in New Zealand.
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