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Cheap flights to Waikato from $420 One Way, $294 Round Trip

$294 return flights and $420 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.

Tue, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 16

LAX

Los Angeles

AKL

Auckland

$633

Roundtrip

found 11 hours ago

Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 9

LAX

Los Angeles

AKL

Auckland

$746

Roundtrip

found 6 hours ago

Tue, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 9

LAX

Los Angeles

AKL

Auckland

$746

Roundtrip

found 6 hours ago

Fri, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 21

LAX

Los Angeles

AKL

Auckland

$764

Roundtrip

found 9 hours ago

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 31

SFO

San Francisco

AKL

Auckland

$779

Roundtrip

found 9 hours ago

Wed, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 9

LAX

Los Angeles

TUO

Taupō

$1,177

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Tauranga	September 19 to September 26	$294
WLG	Auckland	September 18 to September 19	$345
MEL	Auckland	September 18 to October 6	$642
SYD	Auckland	September 19 to September 24	$659
BNE	Auckland	September 20 to September 21	$661

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Score Epic Waikato Accommodation Deals

Camellia Court Family Motel

50 Tonga Street Taupo

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

6.2/10 (489 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

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 ...

6.2/10 (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

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 ...

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Grosvenor Motor Inn

165 Ulster Street Hamilton

$75 nightly

$86 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Total with taxes and fees

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

8.4/10 Very Good! (112 reviews)

"Room was excellent and clean. The lawns and yard between the road and front accommodation building could do with a tidy up."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2026

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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Sportsmans Lodge

15 Taupahi Road Turangi

Stay at this hotel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Pihanga Scenic Reserve and River Vineyard are located ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (313 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

56 Kaimanawa Street Taupo

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$47 total

per night

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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! (298 reviews)

"Always a great stopover spot"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026

Oceans Resort Whitianga

18 Eyre Stree Whitianga

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$117 total

per night

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Book a stay at this 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! (333 reviews)

"Perfect stay..lovely property...this our definite go too place in whitianga now,very clean,comfortable ,great location Easy check in.."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

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Judges Pool Motel

92 Taupahi Road Turangi

$111 total

per night

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Book a stay at this 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! (555 reviews)

"Was the best place i have stayed in lingtime true value for money. The lady that was the host is so friendly and helpful. This will be a place i am definately staying in again. Loved it. Glad i stumbled upon it. Highly recommended aaa+++"

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

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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Oasis Beach Motel

241 Lake Terrace Taupo

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$68 total

per night

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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. ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)

"Right by the lake and walkway. Quiet and comfortable"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

Beechtree Motel

56 Rifle Range Road Taupo

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$87 total

per night

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 ...

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

100 Lake Terrace Taupo

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$61 total

per night

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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. ...

7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

"Booked 2 rooms. Clean and good location. Door swollen and had to be pushed to close. My room had 1 teaspoon for 2 of us. My other guest in the other room had no teaspoons. Just small details that needs to taken care of. Value for money. I will stay there again"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

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Hilton Lake Taupo

80-100 Napier Road Taupo

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$104 total

per night

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)

"The hotel was located on a hill overlooking Lake Taupo as opposed to on the lake. We had a lovely well presented room that featured Crabtree and Evelyn toiletries ( one of my favorite brands) Staying in Lake Taupo was definitely a highlight of our trip."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026

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

$106 nightly

$123 total

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this 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 reviews. ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (682 reviews)

"The room was clean, spacious and well stocked. We also had a great view. We did have to access it using a staircase, which might be problematic for some people with their luggage."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Wairakei Resort Taupo by Accor

640 Wairakei Road Wairakei

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$60 nightly

$69 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Total with taxes and fees

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. ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, playground, miniature golf, outdoor tennis courts

Travelers say...

"We really enjoyed the hot pool. Staff were friendly and helpful. Beds were a little uncomfortable but the overall condition of our room was good.Good variety at breakfast. Love the location, nice and quiet."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$39 nightly

$46 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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! (1,003 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"We stayed only one night but I really think this is a place you would want to spend a couple of days to get maximum benefit from everything on offer. Only issue was the soap dispenser in the shower ran out of soap while I was in the shower (last one of three to use it) other than that enjoyable ..."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

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Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

19 Rifle Range Road Taupo

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$71 nightly

$82 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 ...

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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 $294 to $1,195. But it was travelers beginning their trip from Los Angeles (LAX) who landed the best bargains. One-way flights to Waikato fell to just $420.

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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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