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Cheap flights to Waikato from $424 One Way, $168 Round Trip

$168 return flights and $424 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.

Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 14
LAX
Los Angeles
AKL
Auckland
$804 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$804
Roundtrip
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Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from Los Angeles to Auckland, returning Fri, Nov 14, priced at $804 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 9
SFO
San Francisco
AKL
Auckland
$827 Roundtrip, just found
$827
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Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from San Francisco to Auckland, returning Sun, Nov 9, priced at $827 just found
Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 11
TPA
Tampa
AKL
Auckland
$966 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$966
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Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Oct 27 from Tampa to Auckland, returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $966 found 9 hours ago
Sat, Jun 28 - Tue, Jul 8
LAX
Los Angeles
TRG
Tauranga
$982 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$982
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sat, Jun 28 from Los Angeles to Tauranga, returning Tue, Jul 8, priced at $982 found 2 days ago
Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 31
LAX
Los Angeles
NPL
New Plymouth
$984 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$984
Roundtrip
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Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Aug 14 from Los Angeles to New Plymouth, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $984 found 6 days ago
Sat, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 30
TPA
Tampa
AKL
Auckland
$1,001 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,001
Roundtrip
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Select Air Canada flight, departing Sat, Nov 15 from Tampa to Auckland, returning Sun, Nov 30, priced at $1,001 found 1 day ago
Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 14
JFK
New York
AKL
Auckland
$1,016 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,016
Roundtrip
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Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Feb 28 from New York to Auckland, returning Sat, Mar 14, priced at $1,016 found 1 day ago
Sun, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 30
IAH
Houston
AKL
Auckland
$1,054 Roundtrip, just found
$1,054
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Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Nov 23 from Houston to Auckland, returning Sun, Nov 30, priced at $1,054 just found
Wed, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 16
TPA
Tampa
AKL
Auckland
$1,066 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$1,066
Roundtrip
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Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from Tampa to Auckland, returning Sun, Nov 16, priced at $1,066 found 9 hours ago
Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 27
IAH
Houston
AKL
Auckland
$1,068 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,068
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from Houston to Auckland, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $1,068 found 6 days ago
Thu, May 29 - Thu, Jun 5
IAH
Houston
AKL
Auckland
$1,072 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$1,072
Roundtrip
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Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, May 29 from Houston to Auckland, returning Thu, Jun 5, priced at $1,072 found 8 hours ago
Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
SFO
San Francisco
ROT
Rotorua
$1,130 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,130
Roundtrip
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Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Jul 31 from San Francisco to Rotorua, returning Thu, Aug 7, priced at $1,130 found 1 day ago
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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
PMRAucklandMay 4 to May 11$168
WLGAucklandMay 3 to May 6$192
AKLRotoruaMay 3 to May 12$258
CHCAucklandMay 3 to May 10$320
SYDAucklandMay 4 to May 6$431
BNEAucklandMay 3 to May 7$534
MELAucklandMay 3 to May 6$560
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Score Epic Waikato Accommodation Deals

Camellia Court Family Motel

Camellia Court Family Motel

3 out of 5
50 Tonga Street, Taupo
Stay at this 3-star motel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions A.C. Baths and Spa Thermal Park are located nearby.
6.2/10 (487 reviews)
"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

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Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel

Utopian Motel Taupo - Hostel

2 out of 5
76 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo
Stay at this hostel in Taupo. Enjoy a sauna, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Taupo Marina ...
6/10 (166 reviews)
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

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Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel

Taupo Urban Retreat - Hostel

2 out of 5
65 Heuheu Street, Taupo
Stay at this hostel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Taupo Marina and Boat ...
8/10 Very Good! (113 reviews)
"Its not what we expected"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2021

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Grosvenor Motor Inn

Grosvenor Motor Inn

3 out of 5
165 Ulster Street, Hamilton
The price is $65 per night from May 4 to May 5
$65
includes taxes & fees
$57 per night
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 3-star motel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions SkyCity Hamilton and Whitiora Bible Church ...
7/10 Good! (890 reviews)
"It was clean and central to most places we needed to visit whilst in Hmailton"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Grosvenor Motor Inn
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

Sportsmans Lodge

3 out of 5
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (312 reviews)
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

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Haka House Taupo

Haka House Taupo

2 out of 5
56 Kaimanawa Street, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $48 per night from May 5 to May 6
$48
includes taxes & fees
$42 per night
May 5 - May 6
Stay at this hostel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Taupo Marina and Boat ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (253 reviews)
"Central, clean and well equipped accommodation"

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2025

Haka House Taupo
Oceans Resort Whitianga

Oceans Resort Whitianga

4.5 out of 5
18 Eyre Stree, Whitianga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $125 per night from May 4 to May 5
$125
includes taxes & fees
$108 per night
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Lost Spring Thermal Pools and Mercury ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (276 reviews)
"Quiet resort convenient for everything great location. We liked it so much we even stayed an extra night ! Reception / check in really friendly and knowledgable about local activities and restaurants. Hope to visit again soon"

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

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Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel

3.5 out of 5
92 Taupahi Road, Turangi
The price is $98 per night from May 3 to May 4
$98
includes taxes & fees
$85 per night
May 3 - May 4
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! (505 reviews)
"N/A"

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Judges Pool Motel
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.

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Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $59 per night from May 12 to May 13
$59
includes taxes & fees
$52 per night
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (840 reviews)
"We found our stay very enjoyable and we found the the venue tidy and comfortable"

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025

Lakefront Lodge Taupo
VR Hamilton

VR Hamilton

4 out of 5
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $51 per night from May 4 to May 5
$51
includes taxes & fees
$44 per night
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
6.4/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Right in middle of cbd"

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

VR Hamilton
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
Stay at this 4-star spa 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! (1,005 reviews)
"very unforgettable experience"

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

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Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center

3.5 out of 5
287 Victoria Street, Hamilton
Fully refundable
The price is $96 per night from May 18 to May 19
$96
includes taxes & fees
$84 per night
May 18 - May 19
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Very helpful staff"

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Hamilton City Center
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

Anchorage Resort Taupo

3.5 out of 5
346 Lake Terrace, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $134 per night from May 13 to May 14
$134
includes taxes & fees
$116 per night
May 13 - May 14
Stay at this 3.5-star ski motel in Taupo. 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! (622 reviews)
"Handy location with very beautiful views of the lake...stayed at 3bd room...spacious and felt like home...very much recommended"

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Anchorage Resort Taupo
Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road, Wairakei
Stay at this 4-star spa 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! (1,005 reviews)
"very unforgettable experience"

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

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Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Great for families

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

4.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $58 per night from May 6 to May 7
$58
includes taxes & fees
$50 per night
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday park in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"We were booked in the 2-bedroom chalet. It was spacious with a seperate toilet and shower. The place was clean but dated. The sink did not have space to place toiletries, a porper vanity would have served better. Note there are no working heaters in the bedrooms so we needed to leave the bedroom ..."

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2025

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Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

3.5 out of 5
19 Rifle Range Road, Taupo
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $90 per night from May 11 to May 12
$90
includes taxes & fees
$78 per night
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this motel in Taupo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Taupo Museum and Art Gallery and Taupo Marina and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice and comfortable very helpful as we were late.no problems"

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

Quality Inn Acapulco 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.

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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 $168 to $1,130. But it was travelers beginning their trip from San Francisco (SFO) who landed the best bargains. One-way flights to Waikato fell to just $424.
How to book the cheapest flight to Waikato?
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  • 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.

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