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Cheap flights to Waikato from $420 One Way, $297 Round Trip

$297 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.

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
AKLRotoruaDecember 20 to January 11$297
AKLTaupōDecember 20 to December 24$323
WLGAucklandDecember 21 to December 29$397
CHCAucklandDecember 20 to December 27$433
WLGTaupōDecember 20 to December 25$535
MELAucklandDecember 21 to December 29$670
SYDAucklandDecember 21 to December 25$805
BNEAucklandDecember 20 to December 24$901
*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 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

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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 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

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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 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

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Grosvenor Motor Inn

Grosvenor Motor Inn

3 out of 5
165 Ulster Street Hamilton
$50 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$57 total
Dec 16 - Dec 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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (936 reviews)
Room was clean and tidy, staff were friendly and the shower had good water pressure.

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

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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

Sportsmans Lodge

3 out of 5
15 Taupahi Road Turangi
Stay at this hotel in Turangi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre are located ...
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

4 out of 5
56 Kaimanawa Street Taupo
$42 nightly
The price is $49 total per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$49 total
Dec 17 - Dec 18
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! (277 reviews)
overall, pretty good.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

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Oceans Resort Whitianga

Oceans Resort Whitianga

4.5 out of 5
18 Eyre Stree Whitianga
$130 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$151 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cathedral Cove and Hahei Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (297 reviews)
Had a good one night stay

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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Judges Pool Motel

Judges Pool Motel

3.5 out of 5
92 Taupahi Road Turangi
$85 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$99 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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! (525 reviews)
A lot nicer on the inside than I thought it would be

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

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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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Wairakei Resort Taupo

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$90 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
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! (1,004 reviews)
Great staff, clean, lovely facilities, spacious room, beautiful setting

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

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Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
7 Alma Street Hamilton
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$148 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$171 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Great stay.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

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Lakefront Lodge Taupo

Lakefront Lodge Taupo

3 out of 5
100 Lake Terrace Taupo
$64 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$74 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
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! (975 reviews)
Polite staff on arrival. Comfy bed, room nice and clean. Was on the ground floor, perhaps a room on a level up may of been better, will do next time. Great location Right across the road from the lake which was lovely, and an easy walk into town.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 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 refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$70 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$80 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Hamilton. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great area, close to restaurants, bars, all within walkable distance. Room was comfortable, clean, a bit dated, but the air-con was great and the beds were comfortable. Second time staying here and would definitely stay again.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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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
$134 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$155 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (641 reviews)
Check-in was easy, amenities were great (especially the laundry!), and location was perfect for getting to downtown Taupo and other excursions we scheduled.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

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Wairakei Resort Taupo
Great for families

Wairakei Resort Taupo

4 out of 5
640 Wairakei Road Wairakei
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$90 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
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! (1,004 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Great staff, clean, lovely facilities, spacious room, beautiful setting

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

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Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort
Great for families

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort

2.5 out of 5
76 Napier-Taupo Road, SH 5 Taupo
$85 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$99 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
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! (999 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Clean Cabin. Main bed was comfy but the bunk bed mattress was very thin. The pool and mineral spa area was amazing and just what we needed after a long day of driving. Staff were very friendly, especially the blonde lady this morning who gave me some great tips for places to see along our next days ...

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

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Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

Quality Inn Acapulco Taupo

3.5 out of 5
19 Rifle Range Road Taupo
$81 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$93 total
Dec 17 - Dec 18
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! (1,001 reviews)
The room was nice, clean and comfortable. The spa was a little old and run down but it was still great. The receptionist was lovely. We did however wake up to find a man/another guest sitting on the table in our private patio/spa area smoking, so thankfully we didnt wake walk into the lounge naked ...

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Opens in a new windowQuality 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 $297 to $1,162. 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.
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:

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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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