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Cheap Flights to Europe

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
London
London2 stops$2,099
Paris
Paris2 stops$2,147
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stops$2,221
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stop$1,902
Rome
Rome2 stops$1,957
Manchester
Manchester2 stops$2,287
Dublin
Dublin2 stops$2,068
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$1,881
Athens
Athens2 stops$2,447
Milan
Milan1 stop$1,869
Copenhagen
Copenhagen1 stop$2,111
Zurich
Zurich2 stops$2,383
Munich
Munich1 stop$2,185
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$2,515
Budapest
Budapest2 stops$2,608
Vienna
Vienna2 stops$1,982
Lisbon
Lisbon2 stops$2,375
London
London2 stops$2,099
Paris
Paris2 stops$2,147
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stops$2,221
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stop$1,902
Rome
Rome2 stops$1,957
Manchester
Manchester2 stops$2,287
Dublin
Dublin2 stops$2,068
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$1,881
Athens
Athens2 stops$2,447
Milan
Milan1 stop$1,869
Copenhagen
Copenhagen1 stop$2,111
Zurich
Zurich2 stops$2,383
Munich
Munich1 stop$2,185
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$2,515
Budapest
Budapest2 stops$2,608
Vienna
Vienna2 stops$1,982
Lisbon
Lisbon2 stops$2,375

Book Cheap Europe Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Europe that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Europe

Sat, 8 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
China Eastern Logo
09:45 - 08:00
AKL
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MXP
32h 15m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
13:10 - 15:45
MXP
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AKL
40h 35m
1 stop
$1,869China Eastern
Mon, 23 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Hainan Airlines Logo
22:35 - 07:40
AKL
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MXP
45h 05m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:40
MXP
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AKL
44h 55m
1 stop
$1,895Hainan Airlines
Mon, 13 Jul - Mon, 17 Aug
China Southern Logo
09:00 - 07:15
AKL
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IST
31h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:30 - 15:30
IST
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AKL
39h 00m
2 stops
$1,902China Southern
Tue, 21 Jul - Thu, 6 Aug
Air China Logo
19:30 - 06:30
AKL
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MXP
45h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
20:00 - 16:30
MXP
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AKL
34h 30m
1 stop
$1,935Air China
Sat, 25 Jul - Sat, 8 Aug
China Southern Logo
09:00 - 07:15
AKL
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IST
31h 15m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
14:20 - 06:30
IST
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AKL
31h 10m
1 stop
$1,981China Southern
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
Air China Logo
19:30 - 18:30
AKL
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FCO
33h 00m
1 stop
Air China Logo
12:55 - 16:30
FCO
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AKL
41h 35m
1 stop
$2,049Air China
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
British Airways Logo
08:20 - 16:20
AKL
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LIN
44h 00m
3 stops
British Airways Logo
14:15 - 18:15
LIN
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AKL
40h 00m
3 stops
$2,711British Airways
Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
British Airways Logo
08:20 - 16:20
AKL
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LIN
44h 00m
3 stops
British Airways Logo
14:15 - 18:15
LIN
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AKL
40h 00m
3 stops
$2,716British Airways
Sat, 18 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Emirates Logo
20:30 - 19:00
AKL
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STN
33h 30m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
21:05 - 10:05
STN
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AKL
26h 00m
1 stop
$2,975Emirates
Wed, 2 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Emirates Logo
20:30 - 13:05
AKL
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SAW
25h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
02:50 - 13:20
SAW
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AKL
25h 30m
2 stops
$2,997Emirates
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Europe

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Europe?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New Zealand to Europe, 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 New Zealand to Europe is October, when tickets cost $1,187 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,789 and $1,650 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Europe, 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 New Zealand to Europe, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$886
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Milan Malpensa Airport

FAQs - booking Europe flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Zealand to Europe?

    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 New Zealand to Europe.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New Zealand to Europe 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 New Zealand to Europe?

    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 New Zealand to Europe 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 New Zealand to Europe?

    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 New Zealand to Europe 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 Europe

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Europe flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Europe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Zealand to Europe? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3590 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

2.0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
DXB - LGW
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Very poor boarding experience with these remote gates and buses. Also these 777s bardy need a remodeling. Entertainment is a bit laggy. Food and crew is still among the better, but they seriously have to do something with these remote gates.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

the seat is quite narrow compared to others. entertainment and food were very good

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

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

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

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.

Staff are friendly and the pilot when we landed very smooth.

Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

Be honest of what you sell: This was sold as Business Class on all three legs, while the JetBlue plane didn't even have business class seats, and wanted $164 for extra legroom seats.

We were experiencing delayed for 4 hours and of course they took us to Turkish airlines lounge but we could not rested up since there is no bedroom. It was tiring and long day for us🙏 Especially we didn’t fly until 5:45am morning for Miami🙏😢

Great staff/service on board. Check-in/boarding staff are very good, but overall supervision of their passenger intake processes needs attention.

Food could of been a bit more premium, but everything was excellent. LOVED the innovative boarding drinks and terrific service!

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

Delicious food, comfortable and clean plane. It's a little cramped in the hall in front of the gate.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

You are the best, keep up the good work. Thank you for allowing me and my family to fly with comfort.i am waiting for upgrade some day. Thanks again

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

The flight was delayed and one member of the crew was a bit rude. But apart from that all good.

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

24 hour delays aren’t even heard in 3rd world countries with archaic transportation systems. I’m never flying American Airlines again.

Somone switched seats to sit near friend causing us to be disconnected (3) business class. Very disappointed. Staff did nothing.

Flight attendants need to come by a little more often to pick up trash.

Was upgraded to business class on this flight, I presume due to my premium economy class for my London to Denver flight. Business class was the same seats as economy, only the middle seat was unfilled. Decent lunch served, and the lounge experience in Prague was good. The only heads up I would give is give yourself enough time for gate carry-on luggage scanning, which I did not anticipate in my time planning.

My experience with British Airways was fine and dandy. Nothing truly negative to report. However, I was. asked to check my carryon bag all the way through to my desitination which prompted some huge problems. Thank goodness I kept a foldable-personal-item-bag in my carryon. I was asked to remove my valuable electronic belongings from my personal item bag, which was a camera bag full of expensive lenses and camera equipment, into another bag for the flight because it was "too big". Farbeit from me for asking further questions, but the bag was let through when I departed to Paris from America with no problems at all as I was able to explain that it was slightly oversized due to being a camera bag with a layer of protective foam which made it slightly larger. Still, this bag could and did fit perfectly under my airplain seat during my departure from America. On the flight back though, this was not the case and I was asked to remove highly valuable personal items, stow my camera bag in my checked bag, and then had to pay and overweight fee. Kinda bogus, but I was tired and wanted to get home so I complied. Regardless, it would have been nice to have had my bag retrieved during the London to Pittsburgh flight so I could put on new clothes and freshen up before take off.

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

I was unable to board the flight because I was unable to acquire a visa , Brexit changed my ability to get an ETA, I’m a Trinidad citizen and it takes weeks to get a visa

Need thicker and wider blankets. Food was below standard especially in the fist leg.

The crew was very nice and pleasant. We were very reluctant to book our flight with British Airlines because we had bad experience with their flight attendants on the previous trips, they were rude and not helpful.

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