Airlines

New Zealand’s larger centres are connected by daily New Zealand flights, and charter flights are also available. New Zealand’s national carrier is Air New Zealand, with 18 international airlines also servicing the nation.

Main international carriers include Qantas, Emirates and Singapore Airlines. Pacific Blue and Jetstar offer budget services between New Zealand and Australia.

For flights within New Zealand, Air New Zealand has good-value fares and the most comprehensive network, covering 26 domestic destinations. Note that the cheapest Smart Saver fares can only be booked online. Pick up cut-price Air New Zealand fares to selected locations at www.grabaseat.co.nz. Budget airline Jetstar flies between Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown. If you’re happy to fix your dates, pay extra for any on-board snacks and travel with very little baggage you can get real bargains for your New Zealand flights with a budget carrier. If you prefer a bit more leg room and want to be more flexible, however, you’re better off choosing Air New Zealand. To compare flight prices on all airlines, head to www.webjet.co.nz before booking. You might also consider multi-flight air passes such as the Virgin Blue Air Pass or One World Air Pass which also include Australian fights.

Domestic New Zealand Airlines Contact Details
Air New Zealand: t: +64 9 357 3000, NZ fp: 0800 737 000, www.airnz.co.nz
Jetstar: t: +61 3 9347 0103, NZ fp: 0800 800 995, www.jetstar.com