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Cheapest return flight
$299
Typical prices: $326-$592
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/11Thu 8/11
AKL - GIS • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$379
Typical prices: $282-$502
Air New Zealand
Tue 16/10Fri 19/10
AKL - GIS • Direct
Direct flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Air New Zealand. Average duration is 1h 11m
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Top airlines
Air New Zealand
Most flights • 44 per week
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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Top routes
WLG - GIS
Cheapest • 40% average savings
AKL - GIS
Most popular
Insights
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When to book
18 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 18 weeks in advance save around 63% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 13% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Gisborne

 
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Recent return flight deals to Gisborne

Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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06:00 - 10:20AKL  Auckland Intl-GIS Gisborne
4h 20m1 stop Wellington
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14:15 - 15:25GIS  Gisborne-AKL Auckland Intl
1h 10mdirect
$299Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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06:00 - 10:20AKL  Auckland Intl-GIS Gisborne
4h 20m1 stop Wellington
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14:15 - 15:25GIS  Gisborne-AKL Auckland Intl
1h 10mdirect
$304Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
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16:35 - 17:45AKL  Auckland Intl-GIS Gisborne
1h 10mdirect
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08:40 - 21:10GIS  Gisborne-AKL Auckland Intl
12h 30m1 stop Wellington
$344Air New Zealand
Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 13:20AKL  Auckland Intl-GIS Gisborne
1h 10mdirect
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18:15 - 19:25GIS  Gisborne-AKL Auckland Intl
1h 10mdirect
$379Air New Zealand
Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
12:10 - 13:20AKL  Auckland Intl-GIS Gisborne
1h 10mdirect
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18:15 - 19:25GIS  Gisborne-AKL Auckland Intl
1h 10mdirect
$383Air New Zealand
Sat, 3 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
13:40 - 14:50AKL  Auckland Intl-GIS Gisborne
1h 10mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:15 - 07:25GIS  Gisborne-AKL Auckland Intl
1h 10mdirect
$439Air New Zealand
Thu, 10 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
15:25 - 16:35AKL  Auckland Intl-GIS Gisborne
1h 10mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
16:35 - 17:45GIS  Gisborne-AKL Auckland Intl
1h 10mdirect
$456Air New Zealand
Thu, 10 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
15:25 - 16:35AKL  Auckland Intl-GIS Gisborne
1h 10mdirect
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16:35 - 17:45GIS  Gisborne-AKL Auckland Intl
1h 10mdirect
$458Air New Zealand
Thu, 5 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
07:00 - 10:20AKL  Auckland Intl-GIS Gisborne
3h 20m1 stop Wellington
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08:40 - 21:10GIS  Gisborne-AKL Auckland Intl
12h 30m1 stop Wellington
$465Air New Zealand
Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
16:35 - 17:45AKL  Auckland Intl-GIS Gisborne
1h 10mdirect
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10:10 - 11:20GIS  Gisborne-AKL Auckland Intl
1h 10mdirect
$475Air New Zealand
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to Gisborne flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to Gisborne with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Gisborne?

Auckland to Gisborne is the cheapest route at $299 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Gisborne?

A return flight to Gisborne costs $430 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Wellington average $329, while Kerikeri runs a bit higher at $388.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Gisborne?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Gisborne at $400 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Wednesday is the most expensive at $580.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Gisborne?

•October is the cheapest month to fly to Gisborne with an average price of $372 return.
•August ($537) and July ($488) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Gisborne?

Afternoon flights to Gisborne are the cheapest at $399 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $495.

What is a good deal for flights to Gisborne?

Flights under $326 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Gisborne at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Wellington $231
•Auckland $293.

When are flights to Gisborne the cheapest?

Flights to Gisborne are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 63% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for flights to Gisborne

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$94
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flights from Auckland to Gisborne

When to book flights to Gisborne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Gisborne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Gisborne, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Gisborne?

    Air New Zealand operates the most flights from New Zealand to Gisborne at 44 per week, and for this route Air New Zealand is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Gisborne. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long are direct flights to Gisborne from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Gisborne varies depending on your departure city:

    • from Auckland: 1h 10m
    • from Wellington: 1h 15m

  • How many flights serve Gisborne?

    Gisborne receives 6 flights per day and 44 per week from across the world. Auckland has the most flights to Gisborne with 31 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Gisborne is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Gisborne is around $326 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Gisborne?

    Last-minute fares to Gisborne – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 21% above the average return fare of $430.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Gisborne?

    Air New Zealand is the most popular airline for KAYAK users flying to Gisborne and has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

Your guide to booking Gisborne flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Gisborne, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 63% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Gisborne, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $326 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Gisborne in October. Return fares historically average $372 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to $96 per return. Midday flights to Gisborne average $399 compared to $495 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Gisborne, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Air New Zealand includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.

Reviews of the top airline flying to Gisborne

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Gisborne? 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 669 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.5Food
7.9Comfort
7.4Entertainment
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Not up to their standard . After checking in my bag and having made a tight connection off NZ 29, they tried to bump me off the flight at the gate. In they end I argued myself onto the plane but my bag followed on a later plane. After over 24 hours of flying and despite being an Air NZ Platinum card holder being put in this position was unnaceptable

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Not up to their standard . After checking in my bag and having made a tight connection off NZ 29, they tried to bump me off the flight at the gate. In they end I argued myself onto the plane but my bag followed on a later plane. After over 24 hours of flying and despite being an Air NZ Platinum card holder being put in this position was unnaceptable

More comfortable seats. Even after an hour of travel, they are very hard to sit on. Enforce the amount of stuff that travellers can carry on. Some have up to three bags and take over other passengers' overhead locker space.

Crew members are so courteous and easy to talk to. My flight ticket was expensive from Chicago to Rotorua at $2800 usd. Everything else is very nice!

Great first time experience with ANZ. Such a great customer service. The crew was very friendly and welcoming

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

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