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$889 Find cheap flights from Vancouver to New Zealand

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Auckland
Auckland1 stop$1,548
Christchurch
Christchurch1 stop$1,975
Wellington
Wellington1 stop$2,064
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$2,139

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Flight from Vancouver to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • Can I find a nonstop flight from Vancouver to Wellington?

    Passengers booking a flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Wellington (WLG) are unlikely to find a nonstop flight. However, several airlines operate flights with one connection city. Air New Zealand offers a cheap flight that stops once in Auckland (AKL), allowing economy passengers one carry-on and one checked bag.

  • When I fly from Vancouver to Auckland, can I rent a car at the Auckland Airport (AKL)?

    The Auckland Airport (AKL) makes it efficient and convenient for passengers to rent a car. The on-site car rental companies are in the arrivals section of the International Terminal. Some internationally recognized car rental companies that you'll find at AKL include Europcar, Enterprise, Alamo, Budget, Avis, and National.

  • Do I need a visa to fly from Vancouver to New Zealand?

    If you are flying from Vancouver to New Zealand and intend to depart New Zealand within three months, you do not need a visa. However, Canadian citizens do need to register with the New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZETA). This is a digital visa waiver system, and once you register, your NZETA is valid for two years.

  • Where can I park my car at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) while I fly to New Zealand?

    Passengers who want to leave their car at the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) as they travel to New Zealand can find affordable parking in the Value Long-Term Lot. From this lot, you can catch a complimentary train to the terminals. However, between 1 am and 5 am, you must take a free shuttle to the terminals instead of the train. 

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to New Zealand.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Zealand from Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 to New Zealand with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver 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 to New Zealand from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • Morning departure is around 23% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
  • Travelers flying from Vancouver to New Zealand will most likely depart from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). This airport is located on Sea Island in the southwestern section of the Vancouver metropolitan area. YVR is a hub for many airlines, including Air Canada, Air Transat, and WestJet.
  • One of the cheapest flights from Vancouver to New Zealand arrives in Auckland, a city in the north of North Island. You will land at Auckland Airport (AKL), the biggest and busiest airport in New Zealand. AKL is a hub for Air New Zealand Limited, Jetstar, Virgin Australia Airlines, and others.
  • Christchurch, New Zealand, is located on the eastern shores of South Island. Passengers flying from Vancouver (YVR) to Christchurch will land at the Christchurch International Airport (CHC). The cheapest flights from YVR to CHC are aboard Air New Zealand, with two stops. The first stop is usually in California, either in Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO), and the second stop is often in Auckland (AKL).
  • The New Zealand capital of Wellington is located on the southern tip of North Island. Passengers flying from Vancouver (YVR) to Wellington will land at the Wellington International Airport (WLG). This airport is easily accessible by car, public bus, and Airport Express bus.
  • Vancouver passengers flying to the mountainous town of Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu on South Island will land at the Queenstown Airport (ZQN). One of the cheapest flights available from YVR to ZQN is aboard Qantas. This flight stops in Los Angeles (LAX) and Sydney, Australia (SYD). Economy Passengers are usually allowed one carry-on and one checked bag.
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top 3 airlines serving from Vancouver Intl to New Zealand

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Vancouver Intl 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.
8.1
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 564 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.4Boarding
7.6Food
8.7Crew
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Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

6.0 GoodSteve, Jul 2024TBU - AKL
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Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

The entire process was excellent! The economy sits are a bit snug so I'll have to be sure to purchase premier or business class next time but, other than that, food, service, attendants were exceptional. Gate agents and ticket agents too!

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

Better connections, much better cabin crew, much cleaner cabin that Qantas, American and probably other carriers.

Better connections, much better cabin crews, much cleaner aircraft than Qantas, American and probably others.

Fiji left without me because American Airlines was too stupid to get to LAX on time. Fiji should have offered a standby on another flight but they told me tough luck. I will never fly with this company again.

The A350 aircraft business class experience was very good. Comfortable and well appointed pod, and supplemental bed pad available for sleeping. Food was very good.

Business class seats and amenities were excellent, crew very attentive. Slept well. Food good, lounge experience nice. Would fly them again. A350 aircraft excellent, very quiet.

The flight attendants were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything ran on time. I highly recommend Fiji Airways.

The experience was lovely in every respect. The crews were delightful.

Flight was delayed and still they didn't manage to transfer my bag to the flight. The onboard staff was quick to show desperation and frustration with the not-so-easy passengers.

Constant delays worked out in our favor but definitely extended our travel day

Flight was excellent in all aspects, - comfort , food, drinks, service, entertainment. Inspite of the computer glitch, the flight was on schedule and flawlessly. Thank you, air Canada.

Flight was cancelled. Still stuck at airport. Going on 2 days straight, no sleep. Never fly Air Canada

It was fine. Give us free headphones or allow Bluetooth or something, or an app to watch on your phone. Grow up

My luggage was lost and didn't arrive on my flight

It was pretty good, although it was a little late in departing.

Overhead bins above seats which have some kind of priority - business or otherwise, should be marked as such. Otherwise, they are filled with bags by passengers who may sit in rows with higher numbers. As a consequence, if I'm sitting in row 4 and need to have my hand luggage in row 12, I need to wait likely for the entire plane to disembark before I can take the carry on.

I Teall staff was great and helpful and communicated needs and special care for my granddaughters and family as well as others. Well done

Comfort seats in economy class. Crew was pleasant. Very surprised we had to pay for ear buds and food. I requested 2 hummus packs and was given 2 bags of almonds, very overpriced.

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Recent return flight deals

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22h 25mYVR-AKL
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$1,548
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