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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to New Zealand

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Auckland
Auckland1 stop$2,044
Christchurch
Christchurch3 stops$1,715
Wellington
Wellington3 stops$1,732
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$2,082
Dunedin
Dunedin2 stops$2,789
Nelson
Nelson2 stops$2,426
Palmerston North
Palmerston North2 stops$2,365
Hamilton
Hamilton3 stops$3,542
Napier
Napier2 stops$3,052
Tauranga
Tauranga2 stops$2,506
New Plymouth
New Plymouth3 stops$3,196
Blenheim
Blenheim2 stops$3,483
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$3,404
Auckland
Auckland1 stop$2,044
Christchurch
Christchurch3 stops$1,715
Wellington
Wellington3 stops$1,732
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$2,082
Dunedin
Dunedin2 stops$2,789
Nelson
Nelson2 stops$2,426
Palmerston North
Palmerston North2 stops$2,365
Hamilton
Hamilton3 stops$3,542
Napier
Napier2 stops$3,052
Tauranga
Tauranga2 stops$2,506
New Plymouth
New Plymouth3 stops$3,196
Blenheim
Blenheim2 stops$3,483
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$3,404
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to New Zealand flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to New Zealand to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand is May, when tickets cost $2,346 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,220 and $3,188 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$1,060
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)
Flight from London to Nelson

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • Can I access lounges at London airports before I fly?

    Before you take-off on a long flight from London to New Zealand, you can relax at an airport lounge so that you’re all set for your journey. For instance, at Heathrow Airport (LHR) you can visit the Aspire Lounge, which costs approximately £32.50 per person. Here you will be able to enjoy a tranquil environment, as well as free food and drink.

  • Can I reduce my CO2 by taking specific flights?

    You can choose an airline that emits less carbon dioxide during your journey by searching through the KAYAK website. For example, Cathay Pacific complete this route emitting around 48% less CO2 than the average airline. Rather than emitting 5184 kg CO2 per passenger, this airline emits 2709 kg CO2 per passenger.

  • Can I exchange my currency at Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    Before you take-off for New Zealand, you can change your British Pounds for New Zealand Dollars at the currency exchange bureaux in the terminal building. For example, you will find Travelex offices located throughout the airport in convenient locations.

  • Are there disabled facilities that I can use at London Heathrow Airport?

    If you need help travelling through the airport, you can contact the Assistance Host Areas. This should be pre-arranged at least 48h before you arrive at the airport. They will either meet you upon arrival, or you can go to their desk, which can be found in the check-in zones.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from London Heathrow Airport to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • Before a long haul flight to New Zealand, it can be helpful if there is some entertainment for your young children. At Heathrow Airport you'll find Mr. Adventure Stay and Play areas in all the terminals, where you kids can expend some energy on the slides and soft play areas. There are also reading materials too if your child just wants to relax.
  • Citizens of the UK will not need to get a visa before they travel to New Zealand, as long as they do not stay in the country for longer than six months. Before you travel you will need to get permission to enter though, which is known as a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA). It’s also important that your passport is valid for a minimum of three months from the date you intend to leave the country too.
  • For those that plan to hire a car at a New Zealand airport, you will need to make sure you are up-to-date with the current rules of the road. For instance, when you depart from the airport you need to ensure that everyone is wearing a seat belt. Whilst children under the age of eight years of age will need to be seated in a child restraint.
  • When you are departing from Heathrow Airport (LHR), you can save time in the duty free areas by pre-ordering your goods via the Reserve and Collect service. This means that you will have more time to relax before take-off.
  • The best airport to fly to if you are going to the north island in New Zealand is Auckland International Airport (AKL), as this tends to have the majority of flights. Whereas Christchurch Airport (CHC) is a good airport in the south island as it is also well connected to London airports.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Heathrow to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow to New Zealand? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1502 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.8Crew
7.5Boarding
7.1Food
Airline reviews

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

2.0 MediocreRBLX, Apr 2026
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I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Very very bad service very tight seats never ever flying with Etihad again

Seats not comfortable. We had requested vegan meal and it wasn’t given.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

I love flying Chinese airlines in general but China Southern is probably the worst of the lot. The service is poor and food is below par.

We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

The flight was okay it was the kayak customer service that was poor, I have been trying to change my name on my flight ticket 3 days before my flight and nothing got done about it even tho I messaged so many times and phoned, all I got in return was that is was being processed and still to this day nothing has been done about it, I think it’s disgusting and un needed stress to the trip.

Quality flight from start to finish. Customer service is evidently very important to this company. The staff really exceeded expectations.

Traveling with the Chinese airlines , their service superior to the US Airlines , they are much more friendly and the seats are comfortable , In the past I flew with United , now ,United Airline will become history for me .

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Lost Baggage - very frustrated…learned that bag was never put on plane.

For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

How do you run out of beer after one hour of a twelve hour flight?!

Flight was fine, however we were not able to check in online, this adds to travel stress. Luckily check-in at Heathrow was quick, but we did not get the seats we paid extra for. We paid for a window and 2 aisle seats from Shanghai to Tokyo leg, but they changed us to middle seats. Not good :(

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

Flights were delayed, Food was good but only 1 meal instead of 2.

Comfortable seats in economy, managed a few hours sleep in an o night flight but the food was terrible. Surprising as Malaysia airlines has been good in the past. Service was mediocre this time too.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

The cabin was quite noisy as there were lots of children travelling for the school holidays. Found the selection of movies limited.

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

Legs space in the business class cabin is too small and pillow is dirty!

I enjoy traveling with Malaysia Airlines. The Asian food they serve is pretty good and the red wine was also good. They did run out of beer and only did a couple of water rounds during the flight but the staff were very friendly.

On-time & very well priced. All you need on a short flight.

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