What is the cheapest airline that flies from Manchester to New Zealand?

China Southern and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Manchester to New Zealand

Which airlines fly to New Zealand?

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand from Manchester according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New Zealand. Keep in mind that there are 18 different airlines that fly to New Zealand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to New Zealand?

Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to New Zealand refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to New Zealand?

As of December 2025, there are 18 operators available to choose from for flights from Manchester Airport to New Zealand.

How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to New Zealand?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to New Zealand.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to New Zealand can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New Zealand. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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14:40 - 23:05

MAN

CHC

45h 25m2 stops

06:30 - 13:15

CHC

MAN

41h 45m2 stops

£1,035Etihad Airways

Sat, 2 May - Sat, 16 May

08:25 - 14:10

MAN

CHC

40h 45m2 stops

06:10 - 17:55

CHC

MAN

48h 45m2 stops

£1,036Etihad Airways

Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar

14:05 - 12:40

MAN

ZQN

35h 35m2 stops

15:20 - 12:00

ZQN

MAN

31h 40m2 stops

£1,236Emirates

Fri, 1 May - Thu, 14 May

14:55 - 13:30

MAN

ZQN

35h 35m2 stops

14:25 - 19:55

ZQN

MAN

40h 30m2 stops

£1,270Qatar Airways

Sat, 2 May - Sun, 17 May

21:40 - 13:30

MAN

ZQN

28h 50m2 stops

14:25 - 06:30

ZQN

MAN

51h 05m2 stops

£1,272Qatar Airways

Sat, 2 May - Sun, 17 May

20:40 - 13:30

MAN

WLG

27h 50m2 stops

20:05 - 06:45

WLG

MAN

47h 40m2 stops

£1,296Qantas Airways

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

21:15 - 21:15

MAN

ZQN

37h 00m2 stops

13:35 - 19:15

ZQN

MAN

40h 40m2 stops

£1,306Qantas Airways

Wed, 13 May - Sun, 17 May

08:50 - 15:20

MAN

WLG

41h 30m2 stops

20:05 - 06:45

WLG

MAN

47h 40m2 stops

£1,315Emirates

Thu, 12 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb

10:35 - 14:05

MAN

NSN

40h 30m2 stops

11:05 - 09:15

NSN

MAN

57h 10m2 stops

£1,928Singapore Airlines

Wed, 13 May - Sun, 17 May

10:35 - 09:10

MAN

BHE

35h 35m2 stops

09:40 - 09:15

BHE

MAN

58h 35m2 stops

£1,932Singapore Airlines

Wed, 13 May - Sun, 17 May

Turkish Airlines flights from Manchester to New Zealand

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Turkish Airlines

16 Mar

MAN22:25Manchester

46h 10m

2 stops

AKL09:35Auckland Intl

8 Apr

AKL08:55Auckland Intl

42h 10m

3 stops

MAN16:05Manchester

£1,080

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1 Jun

MAN13:15Manchester

65h 30m

3 stops

AKL17:45Auckland Intl

15 Jun

AKL08:55Auckland Intl

48h 25m

3 stops

MAN22:20Manchester

£1,100

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Turkish Airlines

16 Mar

MAN22:25Manchester

46h 10m

2 stops

AKL09:35Auckland Intl

8 Apr

AKL13:00Auckland Intl

44h 20m

2 stops

MAN22:20Manchester

£1,206

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Qatar Airways flights from Manchester to New Zealand

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Qatar Airways

6 May

MAN08:15Manchester

24h 20m

1 stop

AKL19:35Auckland Intl

21 May

AKL22:05Auckland Intl

26h 10m

1 stop

MAN13:15Manchester

£1,139

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Qatar Airways

27 Apr

MAN08:15Manchester

24h 20m

1 stop

AKL19:35Auckland Intl

11 May

AKL22:05Auckland Intl

26h 10m

1 stop

MAN13:15Manchester

£1,206

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Qatar Airways

1 Feb

MAN07:45Manchester

24h 25m

1 stop

AKL21:10Auckland Intl

18 Feb

AKL23:45Auckland Intl

25h 35m

1 stop

MAN12:20Manchester

£1,207

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ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Sat 2/5

14:40-23:05

2 stops45h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 16/5

06:30-13:15

2 stops41h 45m

£1,035

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Sun 1/3

08:25-14:10

2 stops40h 45m

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

06:10-17:55

2 stops48h 45m

£1,036

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Fri 1/5

14:05-12:40

2 stops35h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 14/5

15:20-12:00

2 stops31h 40m

£1,236

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Sat 2/5

14:55-13:30

2 stops35h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

14:25-19:55

2 stops40h 30m

£1,270

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Sat 2/5

21:40-13:30

2 stops28h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

14:25-06:30

2 stops51h 05m

£1,272

ManchesterWellington

MAN - WLG

MANWLG

Manchester

Wed 11/3

20:40-13:30

2 stops27h 50m

Wellington

Sun 15/3

20:05-06:45

2 stops47h 40m

£1,296

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Wed 13/5

21:15-21:15

2 stops37h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

13:35-19:15

2 stops40h 40m

£1,306

ManchesterWellington

MAN - WLG

MANWLG

Manchester

Thu 12/2

08:50-15:20

2 stops41h 30m

Wellington

Fri 27/2

20:05-06:45

2 stops47h 40m

£1,315

ManchesterNelson

MAN - NSN

MANNSN

Manchester

Wed 13/5

10:35-14:05

2 stops40h 30m

Nelson

Sun 17/5

11:05-09:15

2 stops57h 10m

£1,928

ManchesterBlenheim

MAN - BHE

MANBHE

Manchester

Wed 13/5

10:35-09:10

2 stops35h 35m

Blenheim

Sun 17/5

09:40-09:15

2 stops58h 35m

£1,932

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to New Zealand

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to New Zealand. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £1,128. If you’re not able to fly to New Zealand in May, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Manchester to New Zealand during September average around £1,150.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Zealand?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to New Zealand from Manchester. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was £1,153. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to New Zealand is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around £1,277.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New Zealand?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to New Zealand is in the afternoon. Flights from Manchester to New Zealand during this time can be as low as £1,088. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are £1,300 on average. Flights to New Zealand from Manchester in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

How far in advance should I book a flight to New Zealand?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Zealand from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Zealand for around £1,276 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Zealand from Manchester for as low as £1,174 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a Manchester to New Zealand flight.

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Fastest flight time	24h 25m
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The fastest flight from Manchester to New Zealand takes 24h 25m

There are no direct flights from Manchester to New Zealand. There are no popular flight routes from Manchester to New Zealand.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to New Zealand?
Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to New Zealand refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to New Zealand?
As of December 2025, there are 18 operators available to choose from for flights from Manchester Airport to New Zealand.
How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to New Zealand?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to New Zealand.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to New Zealand can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at New Zealand. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Manchester to New Zealand

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Manchester to New Zealand with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £732	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,105 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £760	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,634 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
China Southern	PriceFrom £761	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 122 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £763	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 58 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £804	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,814 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £914	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,332 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £986	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 178 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom £1,023	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 552 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £1,031	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,583 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom £1,047	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,095 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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