$68 Cheap flights to Waikato

Earn rewards on top of your airline miles with Orbitz Rewards

Many airlines offer flexible change policies

Top places to visit in Waikato

Huka Falls showing a bridge and rapids as well as a large group of people

Taupō

Waitomo Caves

Matamata

Cheap flights to Waikato from $68 One Way, $137 Round Trip

$137 return flights and $68 one-way flights to Waikato were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 7

AKL

Auckland

TUO

Taupō

$137

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 6

AKL

Auckland

ROT

Rotorua

$137

Roundtrip

found 22 hours ago

Fri, Nov 21 - Fri, Dec 12

AKL

Auckland

TRG

Tauranga

$140

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11

AKL

Auckland

NPL

New Plymouth

$141

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Thu, Dec 18 - Mon, Dec 22

AKL

Auckland

WTZ

Whitianga

$157

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Sun, Jan 25 - Wed, Jan 28

AKL

Auckland

GBZ

Great Barrier Island

$232

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Apr 28

LAX

Los Angeles

AKL

Auckland

$744

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 25

SFO

San Francisco

AKL

Auckland

$816

Roundtrip

found 6 hours ago

Thu, Feb 19 - Wed, Mar 18

SFO

San Francisco

AKL

Auckland

$822

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sun, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 17

LAX

Los Angeles

ROT

Rotorua

$932

Roundtrip

found 18 hours ago

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 24

SFO

San Francisco

NPL

New Plymouth

$1,032

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29

SFO

San Francisco

ROT

Rotorua

$1,032

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
WLG	Auckland	November 2 to December 3	$304
SYD	Auckland	November 2 to November 6	$579
MEL	Auckland	November 2 to November 6	$627

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Waikato Accommodation Deals

Camellia Court Family Motel

50 Tonga Street, Taupo

Stay at this 3-star motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions A.C. Baths and Spa Thermal Park are located nearby.

I was impressed with the cleanliness. The area was peaceful and also closer to the shops which was helpful. The rooms were spacious for small families. The beds were perfect as well.

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2021

Get rates

Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel

76 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo

Stay at this hostel in Taupō. Enjoy a sauna, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina ...

Cheap & cheerful

Friendly hosgt couldn't have been more accommodating. Clean,tidy room, relatively quiet for a hostel-type place. Would recommend for those seeking a good room at a bargain price.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2018

Get rates

Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel

65 Heuheu Street, Taupo

Stay at this hostel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat ...

Its not what we expected

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2021

Get rates

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Grosvenor Motor Inn

165 Ulster Street, Hamilton

$49 nightly

$57 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions FMG Stadium Waikato and Prodrive Golf are located ...

7.2/10 Good! (931 reviews)

very nice. close to town. a very comfortable place to stay

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

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.

Our Top Waikato Apartment Hotels

Sportsmans Lodge

15 Taupahi Road, Turangi

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre are ...

Three Night Stay

Three night stay in the cottage. Matt was great gave us some great advice on what to see and do. Had a great general knowlege of the area.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024

Get rates

Haka House Taupo

56 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$60 nightly

$69 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hostel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and Boat ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (272 reviews)

This was one of the best hostels we have stayed in around the world. Beautiful room, very clean, lovely decor, great kitchen with plenty of cooking surfaces and well equipped. Staff were very pleasant and location was great. We loved it.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Oceans Resort Whitianga

18 Eyre Stree, Whitianga

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$112 nightly

$130 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Mercury ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (288 reviews)

Spot-on

Great communication, friendly check in and check out. Lovely, clean, spacious apartment. Handy to town and the beach.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Judges Pool Motel

92 Taupahi Road, Turangi

$86 nightly

$100 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3.5-star ski motel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (517 reviews)

Great getaway

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

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.

Score Epic Waikato Accommodation Deals

Wairakei Resort Taupo

640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$75 nightly

$86 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 4-star 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. ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)

The staff were lovely. Tried to help us get the best option. Resort was lovely and quiet. Didn't stay long enough to use all the facilities. No internet for the tv unfortunately but friendly staff made up for it.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

100 Lake Terrace, Taupo

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$62 nightly

$72 total

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

7.6/10 Good! (949 reviews)

Clean and tidy but because of the type of building, it was quite noisy.

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Hilton Lake Taupo

80-100 Napier Road, Taupo

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$115 nightly

$132 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

What a wonderful stay at the Hilton Taupo. From the High Tea to the upgraded room to the dinner / drink and bfast. Amazing service and attention to detail. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and felt very special. Thank you we will be back.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Lakeland Resort Taupo

282 Lake Terrace, Taupo

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$102 nightly

$118 total

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)

Handy Location. Due to age cost was high compared to conditions.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

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.

Family Friendly Hotels in Waikato

Anchorage Resort Taupo

346 Lake Terrace, Taupo

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$121 nightly

$139 total

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3.5-star ski motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (639 reviews)

Great room/Unit on the lake front, pool and plunge pool which was lovely to use early before the groups of people. Friendly reception and very prompt. Would return and stay again, Thanks sarah

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Wairakei Resort Taupo

640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$75 nightly

$86 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 4-star 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. ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, playground, miniature golf, cribs

Travelers say...

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5, Taupo

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$48 nightly

$56 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa holiday park in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, waterslide, playground, skiing nearby

Travelers say...

Room was basic but clean and tidy for a one night stop over ! Baths were good but do need alittle updating in the back pools and slides very old would not allow my kid on slides .

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

19 Rifle Range Road, Taupo

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$76 nightly

$88 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this motel in Taupō. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taupō Museum and Art Gallery and Taupō Marina and ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

PROS: The room had everything we needed, not a 5 or 4 star motel as in appliances weren’t brand new but definitely done our family for the night. The beds were comfy. CONS: It was clean but the smell was grotty. I’m a smoker and I can say that the smell was a mixture of musty dust and cigarette. ...

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

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.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Chevrolet Spark or similar

4 people

Compact

Ford Focus or similar

4 people

Midsize

Toyota Corolla or similar

5 people

SUV

Jeep Compass or similar

5 people

Waikato

Orbitz uses cutting edge mobile technology to help get you the best deals on Waikato flights. We offer guaranteed low prices on air tickets that can be combined with hotels and car rentals to save you even more money.

Find Cheap Waikato Flights And Hotel Rooms Using Our Mobile App

Orbitz not only guarantees low prices for flights to Waikato, we also offer Mobile Steals on our Orbitz on the Go mobile app where you can find great mobile-only deals on hotel rooms in the area.

Use the Orbitz Flight Matrix To Save Big On Car Rental

Discount flights to Waikato can be combined with car rental to get you additional savings. Just use our Flight Matrix to see how your budget air ticket can be combined with a car rental to make your trip not only inexpensive but also more convenient.

Use Multiple Airlines To Ensure You Get The Best Deal

Orbitz allows you to use multiple airlines for flights to Waikato. By using a combination of airlines for discount flights you are guaranteed to get the lowest fares each way and get the schedule that is most convenient for you.

Store Your Frequent Flyer Information on Orbitz For Easy Access

Booking with Orbitz will still allow you to apply miles for flights to Waikato to your frequent flyer program. Not only that, but your frequent flyer information will be safely stored on our website, so it will be easy to access the next time you book a discount air ticket with Orbitz.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best airport to fly to in Waikato?

Hamilton Intl. Airport (HLZ) is the major gateway for this popular destination. Once you've left the terminal, the options are endless when it comes to discovering Waikato.

How much is a flight to Waikato?

Plenty of sensational deals were picked up this week, with round-trip flights to Waikato fluctuating from $137 to $1,032. But it was travelers beginning their trip from Auckland (AKL) who landed the best bargains. One-way flights to Waikato fell to just $68.

How to book the cheapest flight to Waikato?

Picking up cheap flights to Waikato is as easy as booking your ticket with Orbitz. But if you want to make sure you're walking away with the best flight deals around, here are some tips worth following:

Consider departing from or arriving at other airports for a cheaper fare. Enter your preferred departure and arrival points in the form fields, then choose the 'Nearby airports' function below. It will list your options, if any.
If your travel plans aren't etched in stone, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to view the flight deals for a selection of departure dates. You may find an even better fare.
To optimize your results, hit 'Show options.' You can search based on seating class, airlines, and nonstop and refundable flights. You can also select the time of day you'd like to fly under 'Sort & Filter' to the left.
Once you've worked out your travel dates, don't delay booking. Ticket prices usually increase as the departure date nears.
Save more on your adventure by combining your hotel, flights and car rentals into a package. Your credit card will thank you for it.
Don't travel during the busy season if possible. By avoiding school vacations and summer, you can save loads on your airfare.

What is the best time to book a flight to Waikato?

Catch a bargain and secure your seats to Waikato in January. If you've missed this month, don't worry. February and August often have affordable airfares too. Just be careful you don't snooze on a sale — cheap flights pop up and disappear in the blink of an eye!

What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Waikato?

Typically, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the cheapest days of the week to book flights to Waikato. If you want unbeatable airfares, search across those days and you just might find an excellent flight deal.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Waikato?

You can land cheap flights to Waikato by taking off on a Monday, according to Orbitz data from 2020. Tuesday is also more affordable, while Saturday has the most costly ticket prices. Whether you prefer to save a bundle or start your trip whenever is convenient, you'll always get a great deal with Orbitz.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Waikato?

To book cheap flights to Waikato, you should pack your bags and take off in August. Orbitz data shows that this is generally the best month to save loads on your ticket. If you want to fly to Waikato in June, it's worth noting that this is the most expensive time of year to take a trip.

Which airlines allow free cancellation?

Flexibility is important these days, that's why Orbitz lets you search for carriers that won't hit you with a fee for any amendments. Enter your departure and arrival points, then choose "Filter by flexible change policies." We'll show you options that include free cancellation within 24 hours of booking and no change fees.

What do I need for the flight to Waikato?

It's always wise to be ready for anything when going on a trip. Keep in mind the following pointers for a smooth, stress-free journey:

In all cases you'll need to show proof of identification. How much? This depends on where you're jetting from. When booking, you are encouraged to type in the same name, birth date and gender as listed on your government-issued ID.
If you're flying direct to Waikato, chances are you're going to be airborne for quite some time. Bring plenty of snacks and things to keep you occupied. Now is a great time to dive into that book you've been eager to read!
Cabin temperatures are often cold enough to give you goose pimples. Bring a hoodie even if you're heading off during the peak of Waikato summer.

How many direct flights are there to Waikato?

Every month, there are 26 flights going directly to Waikato. Air New Zealand is one airline that operates nonstop services to this vibrant destination.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Waikato?

There are ways of booking business or first-class tickets to Waikato that won't burn through your budget. Grab a seat at the front of the plane for less with these helpful tips:

Flexibility is everything. By being open to a range of travel dates, you'll have a better chance of finding a deal on first or business-class airfares.
Find a budget carrier that has seats in business class. They often come with extra legroom and a glass of Champagne — and a nicer price.
Bid for an upgrade. Some airlines hold online auctions that let you offer a price for a seat at the front of the plane. You may also be able to upgrade with points earned through a flight loyalty scheme.

What is the best time to go to Waikato?

Journey to Waikato in the popular months of August, September and October. As with many places in the Southern Hemisphere, summertime here kicks off from December 1. Think cool drinks, warm days and more outdoor activities. At this time of year, temperatures typically fluctuate between 55 ºF and 75 ºF.

More to Explore

Localiza Rental Cars in Franklin District

Waitomo Caves Vacation Rentals

Hotels in Hamilton

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.