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

China Southern, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from United Kingdom to New Zealand

Which airlines fly to New Zealand?

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand from United Kingdom according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New Zealand. Keep in mind that there are 24 different airlines that fly to New Zealand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from United Kingdom to New Zealand?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United Kingdom you fly out of and what airport in New Zealand you fly into. For example, flying from Edinburgh to Auckland takes 25h 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from Manchester to Auckland takes 27h 35m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United Kingdom to New Zealand?

Prices for flights from United Kingdom to New Zealand refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from United Kingdom to New Zealand?

As of November 2026, there are 24 operators available to choose from for flights from United Kingdom to New Zealand.

How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom to New Zealand?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from United Kingdom to New Zealand.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your New Zealand trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£378 Cheap Flights from the United Kingdom to New Zealand in 2026/27

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09:55 - 16:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-AKL Auckland Intl

41h 40m2 stops London Gatwick Shanghai Pu Dong

22:00 - 21:00AKL Auckland Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 00m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong London Gatwick

£768Multiple Airlines

Mon, 1 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar

12:30 - 17:20LHR London Heathrow-WLG Wellington

39h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Auckland Intl

09:40 - 06:25WLG Wellington-LHR London Heathrow

57h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£785Multiple Airlines

Tue, 16 Feb - Tue, 9 Mar

09:50 - 08:35LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

33h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 17:20CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

31h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Zhengzhou

£788China Southern

Thu, 31 Dec - Mon, 25 Jan

22:00 - 17:20LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

30h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 18:35CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

33h 05m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£789China Southern

Mon, 1 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar

19:20 - 00:35LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

40h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:10 - 12:05CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

42h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£864Etihad Airways

Tue, 8 Dec - Wed, 17 Feb

08:40 - 00:35LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

26h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

11:25 - 14:30CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

40h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£864Etihad Airways

Fri, 4 Dec - Mon, 8 Feb

10:30 - 08:30LGW London Gatwick-AKL Auckland Intl

33h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

22:00 - 06:30AKL Auckland Intl-LGW London Gatwick

45h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£869China Eastern

Tue, 9 Feb - Tue, 23 Mar

10:30 - 16:35LGW London Gatwick-AKL Auckland Intl

41h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

06:40 - 06:30AKL Auckland Intl-LGW London Gatwick

36h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

£869China Eastern

Fri, 19 Feb - Fri, 12 Mar

17:45 - 17:35LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

34h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:30 - 15:55AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

32h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

£881Air China

Sun, 14 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

20:25 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

26h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:30 - 15:55AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

32h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

£881Air China

Sun, 14 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

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10:30 - 16:35LGW London Gatwick-AKL Auckland Intl

41h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

22:00 - 06:30AKL Auckland Intl-LGW London Gatwick

45h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£917China Eastern

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

10:30 - 16:35LGW London Gatwick-AKL Auckland Intl

41h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

22:00 - 14:00AKL Auckland Intl-LGW London Gatwick

29h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£918China Eastern

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

17:00 - 06:10LGW London Gatwick-AKL Auckland Intl

48h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

22:00 - 14:00AKL Auckland Intl-LGW London Gatwick

29h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£919Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

17:00 - 16:35LGW London Gatwick-AKL Auckland Intl

34h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

12:50 - 14:00AKL Auckland Intl-LGW London Gatwick

38h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

£956Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

21:30 - 16:15LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

53h 45m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

10:00 - 17:55AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

44h 55m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

£992China Southern

Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

21:30 - 16:15LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

53h 45m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

22:25 - 17:55AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

56h 30m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

£992China Southern

Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

14:30 - 00:40LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

45h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

06:50 - 11:50AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

42h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

£1,073Air Canada

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

14:30 - 00:40LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

45h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

09:00 - 11:50AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

39h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

£1,075Air Canada

Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

08:40 - 00:35LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

26h 55m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:00 - 14:30CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

45h 30m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£1,078Etihad Airways

Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

13:55 - 00:35LHR London Heathrow-CHC Christchurch

45h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

06:10 - 06:40CHC Christchurch-LHR London Heathrow

61h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£1,143Etihad Airways

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

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China Eastern flights from United Kingdom to New Zealand

Our best China Eastern deals on United Kingdom to New Zealand flight tickets

China Eastern

11 Nov

LGW10:30London Gatwick

41h 05m

1 stop

AKL16:35Auckland Intl

25 Nov

AKL22:00Auckland Intl

45h 30m

1 stop

LGW06:30London Gatwick

£869

China Eastern

6 Dec

LGW17:00London Gatwick

36h 00m

2 stops

AKL18:00Auckland Intl

10 Jun

AKL21:00Auckland Intl

29h 00m

1 stop

LGW15:00London Gatwick

£870

China Eastern

5 Dec

LHR12:30London Heathrow

40h 30m

2 stops

AKL18:00Auckland Intl

7 Jun

AKL21:00Auckland Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

LHR18:40London Heathrow

£870

Emirates flights from United Kingdom to New Zealand

Our best Emirates deals on United Kingdom to New Zealand flight tickets

Emirates

26 Nov

EDI20:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 25m

1 stop

AKL11:15Auckland Intl

12 Dec

AKL21:05Auckland Intl

34h 50m

1 stop

EDI18:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,128

Emirates

14 Apr

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 55m

1 stop

AKL09:55Auckland Intl

14 May

AKL20:30Auckland Intl

34h 35m

1 stop

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,167

Emirates

23 Nov

EDI20:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 25m

1 stop

AKL11:15Auckland Intl

14 Dec

AKL15:05Auckland Intl

40h 50m

2 stops

EDI18:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,178

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/3

09:55-16:35

2 stops41h 40m

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/3

22:00-21:00

2 stops36h 00m

£768

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LHR London Heathrow - WLG Wellington

LHRWLG

London Heathrow

Tue 16/2

12:30-17:20

2 stops39h 50m

Wellington

Tue 9/3

09:40-06:25

2 stops57h 45m

£785

LondonChristchurch

LGW London Gatwick - CHC Christchurch

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Thu 31/12

09:50-08:35

1 stop33h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 25/1

22:30-17:20

2 stops31h 50m

£788

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LHR London Heathrow - CHC Christchurch

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London Heathrow

Mon 1/3

22:00-17:20

1 stop30h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 24/3

22:30-18:35

1 stop33h 05m

£789

LondonChristchurch

LHR London Heathrow - CHC Christchurch

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 8/12

19:20-00:35

2 stops40h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 17/2

06:10-12:05

2 stops42h 55m

£864

LondonChristchurch

LHR London Heathrow - CHC Christchurch

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Fri 4/12

08:40-00:35

2 stops26h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 8/2

11:25-14:30

2 stops40h 05m

£864

LondonAuckland

LGW London Gatwick - AKL Auckland Intl

LGWAKL

London Gatwick

Tue 9/2

10:30-08:30

1 stop33h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/3

22:00-06:30

1 stop45h 30m

£869

LondonAuckland

LGW London Gatwick - AKL Auckland Intl

LGWAKL

London Gatwick

Fri 19/2

10:30-16:35

1 stop41h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/3

06:40-06:30

2 stops36h 50m

£869

LondonAuckland

LHR London Heathrow - AKL Auckland Intl

LHRAKL

London Heathrow

Sun 14/2

17:45-17:35

1 stop34h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/2

20:30-15:55

1 stop32h 25m

£881

Fastest return journey

LondonAuckland

LHR London Heathrow - AKL Auckland Intl

LHRAKL

London Heathrow

Sun 14/2

20:25-12:00

1 stop26h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/2

20:30-15:55

1 stop32h 25m

£881

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom to New Zealand. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £1,113. If you’re not able to fly to New Zealand in May, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from United Kingdom to New Zealand during June average around £1,178.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Zealand from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Zealand for around £1,249 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 United Kingdom for as low as £1,131 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on United Kingdom to New Zealand flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a United Kingdom to New Zealand flight.

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Best price found	£378
Fastest flight time	25h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to New Zealand from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £378. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to New Zealand found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £768.

The fastest flight from United Kingdom to New Zealand takes 25h 25m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from the United Kingdom to New Zealand

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United Kingdom to New Zealand?
Prices for flights from United Kingdom to New Zealand refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United Kingdom to New Zealand?
As of November 2026, there are 24 operators available to choose from for flights from United Kingdom to New Zealand.
How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom to New Zealand?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from United Kingdom to New Zealand.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?
The necessary travel and health documents for your New Zealand trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from United Kingdom to New Zealand

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air China	PriceFrom £487	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 168 reviews	Search Air China flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £520	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 73 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £636	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 248 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £721	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,463 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £798	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 697 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom £829	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,122 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom £846	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,847 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £856	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,557 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £861	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,299 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom £879	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 854 reviews	Search China Airlines flights

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