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

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

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 Birmingham to Auckland takes 25h 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from Manchester to Auckland takes 25h 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.

Which airlines fly to New Zealand?

Emirates, Qatar Airways and China Southern 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 50% 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.

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 September 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.

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09:50 - 17:20LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

42h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 06:30CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

45h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£728China Southern

Mon, 22 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar

10:30 - 22:20LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

46h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Auckland Intl

06:15 - 14:00CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

44h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Shanghai Pu Dong

£728Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

09:50 - 17:20LGW London Gatwick-CHC Christchurch

42h 30m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:30 - 06:30CHC Christchurch-LGW London Gatwick

45h 00m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

£734China Southern

Thu, 18 Feb - Tue, 2 Mar

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

34h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

29h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£793China Eastern

Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

21:00 - 16:35LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

06:15 - 17:30AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

48h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Shanghai Pu Dong

£793Multiple Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

21:00 - 18:40LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

32h 40m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl

22:20 - 18:15AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

32h 55m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl

£794Hainan Airlines

Fri, 25 Dec - Sun, 24 Jan

21:00 - 18:40LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

32h 40m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl

22:20 - 18:15AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

32h 55m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl

£794Hainan Airlines

Mon, 28 Dec - Sun, 21 Mar

18:00 - 16:35LGW London Gatwick-AKL Auckland Intl

34h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

45h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£796China Eastern

Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

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

26h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

14:15 - 15:55AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

38h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

£813Air China

Sun, 14 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

17:45 - 12:00LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital

14:15 - 15:55AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

38h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital

£814Air China

Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

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

39h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Sydney Kingsford Smith

22:00 - 19:10AKL Auckland Intl-LGW London Gatwick

33h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£816China Eastern

Wed, 9 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

22:10 - 15:30LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

22:20 - 18:05AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

31h 45m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl

£823China Southern

Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

22:00 - 17:30LGW London Gatwick-AKL Auckland Intl

32h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

21:00 - 15:00AKL Auckland Intl-LGW London Gatwick

29h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£826China Eastern

Tue, 8 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

18:00 - 17:30LGW London Gatwick-AKL Auckland Intl

36h 30m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

06:15 - 15:00AKL Auckland Intl-LGW London Gatwick

43h 45m2 stops Brisbane Shanghai Pu Dong

£847Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

11:40 - 15:30LGW London Gatwick-AKL Auckland Intl

40h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

09:00 - 18:30AKL Auckland Intl-LGW London Gatwick

44h 30m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Zhengzhou

£855China Southern

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

21:20 - 05:00LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

44h 40m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Brisbane

22:00 - 18:40AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

32h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£903Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

09:30 - 00:35LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 05m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Melbourne

07:00 - 07:00AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

35h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£1,023Etihad Airways

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

20:45 - 15:05LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

31h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

09:00 - 15:05AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

41h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£1,024Etihad Airways

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

14:35 - 09:55LGW London Gatwick-AKL Auckland Intl

32h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:10 - 12:35AKL Auckland Intl-LGW London Gatwick

27h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

£1,068Emirates

Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

20:40 - 09:55LHR London Heathrow-AKL Auckland Intl

26h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:10 - 18:40AKL Auckland Intl-LHR London Heathrow

33h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

£1,090Emirates

Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

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Emirates flights from United Kingdom to New Zealand

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Emirates

14 Sept

STN14:55London Stansted

32h 00m

1 stop

AKL09:55Auckland Intl

14 Oct

AKL21:10Auckland Intl

33h 35m

1 stop

STN18:45London Stansted

£1,064

Emirates

23 Sept

STN21:05London Stansted

25h 50m

1 stop

AKL09:55Auckland Intl

30 Sept

AKL21:10Auckland Intl

27h 45m

1 stop

STN12:55London Stansted

£1,071

Emirates

5 Nov

STN14:05London Stansted

32h 10m

1 stop

AKL11:15Auckland Intl

20 Nov

AKL21:05Auckland Intl

33h 50m

1 stop

STN17:55London Stansted

£1,080

KLM flights from United Kingdom to New Zealand

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

KLM

4 Nov

LCY10:00London City

34h 55m

2 stops

AKL09:55Auckland Intl

17 Nov

AKL13:55Auckland Intl

30h 20m

2 stops

LCY07:15London City

£1,644

KLM

2 Nov

LCY17:05London City

27h 50m

2 stops

AKL09:55Auckland Intl

17 Nov

AKL13:55Auckland Intl

30h 20m

2 stops

LCY07:15London City

£1,713

KLM

2 Nov

LCY17:05London City

27h 50m

2 stops

AKL09:55Auckland Intl

17 Nov

AKL13:55Auckland Intl

30h 20m

2 stops

LCY07:15London City

£1,715

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09:50-17:20

1 stop42h 30m

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Mon 8/3

22:30-06:30

1 stop45h 00m

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10:30-22:20

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Tue 17/11

06:15-14:00

2 stops44h 45m

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LGW London Gatwick - CHC Christchurch

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09:50-17:20

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22:30-06:30

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17:00-16:35

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22:00-14:00

1 stop29h 00m

£793

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21:00-16:35

1 stop30h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/11

06:15-17:30

2 stops48h 15m

£793

LondonAuckland

LHR London Heathrow - AKL Auckland Intl

LHRAKL

London Heathrow

Fri 25/12

21:00-18:40

2 stops32h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/1

22:20-18:15

2 stops32h 55m

£794

LondonAuckland

LHR London Heathrow - AKL Auckland Intl

LHRAKL

London Heathrow

Mon 28/12

21:00-18:40

2 stops32h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/3

22:20-18:15

2 stops32h 55m

£794

LondonAuckland

LGW London Gatwick - AKL Auckland Intl

LGWAKL

London Gatwick

Fri 23/10

18:00-16:35

1 stop34h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/10

22:00-06:30

1 stop45h 30m

£796

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

14:15-15:55

1 stop38h 40m

£813

LondonAuckland

LHR London Heathrow - AKL Auckland Intl

LHRAKL

London Heathrow

Mon 1/2

17:45-12:00

1 stop29h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/2

14:15-15:55

1 stop38h 40m

£814

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to New Zealand. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £1,068. 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 £1,155.

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 £1,190 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 £1,015 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a United Kingdom to New Zealand flight.

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Best price found	£416
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 £416. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to New Zealand found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £728.

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 September 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
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £431	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,223 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air China	PriceFrom £469	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 163 reviews	Search Air China flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £548	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 70 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £627	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 236 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £714	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,481 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom £822	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,089 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom £839	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,582 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £849	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,532 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £863	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 696 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
China Airlines	PriceFrom £882	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 844 reviews	Search China Airlines flights

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