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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to Gisborne:

• Earliest: departs at 08:30 and lands at 09:40
• Latest: departs at 19:15 and lands at 20:25.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Auckland to Gisborne.

A direct flight from Auckland to Gisborne takes 1h 10m, covering 540 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Auckland to Gisborne range from $298 to $519, with an average of $400 over the past 12 months. Anything below $298 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the $400 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Auckland to Gisborne flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$178 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Gisborne flights, with 60% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $315 to $1,605. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Auckland to Gisborne are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $317, which is 29% above the typical average for this route.

Gisborne Airport (GIS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $39 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Thrifty
• EZI
• Budget
• Avis

Flights from Auckland to Gisborne usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Gisborne (GIS).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Auckland to Gisborne route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 19m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Auckland to Gisborne. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $347 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $456, a difference of $109.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Auckland and Gisborne.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.