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Faqs - booking new zealand flights, what child seat safety rules do i need to be conscious of before renting a car in new zealand.

All children under the age of seven are required by New Zealand legislation to use a child restraint that is licensed and suitable for their size and age. If there is a child safety seat in the vehicle, children under the age of seven must be buckled up. Any youngster older than 12 must ride in a vehicle with a properly secured safety belt.

Once I arrive in New Zealand from the US, what other cities are accessible from AKL Airport?

Other adjacent cities that are served by AKL Airport are simple to reach via taxi, rental vehicle, or public transportation. Along with Auckland, other adjacent cities that you ought to think about visiting while in New Zealand are North Shore, Waiuku, and Waitakere.

Are there reasonably priced airport lounges on trips between the United States and New Zealand?

Yes. Travelers from the US to New Zealand should think about departing from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) if they want to take advantage of airport lounges before boarding their favorite carriers. In Terminal 1, this airport offers an economy lounge called the Delta Sky Club. Passengers on a budget who want to travel to New Zealand from the US can use this lounge with ease.

How practical is it for passengers who want to board the first aircraft on the SWF-AKL route to leave from Stewart International Airport (SWF)?

If you intend to board the first flight out of SWF for New Zealand, you might want to think about reserving a hotel room at a property close to the airport. Homewood Suites by Hilton Newburgh-Stewart Airport is a neighboring hotel worth taking into account; it is situated 0.61 miles away.

Do I need a visa to visit New Zealand?

You won’t need a visa to enter New Zealand if you’re a US national and plan to stay for a duration of less than three months. Longer stays will require a visa.

Where should I fly to in New Zealand for easy access to the mountains?

New Zealand’s South Island is much more mountainous than the North Island, which is served by Auckland Airport. For access to the mountainous regions of New Zealand, your best bet is to fly internationally into Christchurch Airport, then rent a car and drive southwest to Mount Cook National Park or Mount Aspiring National Park.

Are there nonstop flights to New Zealand?

Flying to any destination in New Zealand will generally involve at least one stop from most areas in the United States. The only cities in the US from which you can fly nonstop to Auckland Airport include Los Angeles and Honolulu on flights operated by Air New Zealand and Hawaiian Airlines.

I want to visit the Fiordland National Park, where should I fly into?

Fiordland National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of New Zealand. The closest airport to Fiordland National Park is the Dunedin Airport, but this airport mostly receives domestic and nearby international air traffic. The most convenient way to get to the park is by flying into Christchurch, then either driving straight there or catching a short regional flight to Queenstown.

How long is the flight to New Zealand?

An average nonstop flight from the United States to New Zealand takes 20h 12m, covering a distance of 7656 miles. The most popular route is Los Angeles - Auckland with an average flight time of 13h 00m.

What is the cheapest flight to New Zealand?

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $455 one-way, and $595 round-trip. The most popular route is from Los Angeles to Auckland and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $659.

Which airlines fly to New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, United Airlines & Lufthansa fly the most frequently from the United States to New Zealand.

What are the most popular destinations in New Zealand?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Auckland (75% of total searches to New Zealand). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (8%) and Wellington (5%). Searches for flights to Queenstown (4%), to Dunedin (1%) and to Tauranga (1%) are also popular.

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• Due to its proximity to Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, Wellington International Airport (WLG) is overwhelmingly selected as the destination airport for the vast majority of passengers flying from the US to New Zealand. From Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), passengers flying this route have the option of taking indirect flights just with one stopover at Auckland Airport (AKL) for Air New Zealand and Nadi International Airport (NAN) for Fiji Airways.
• The majority of visitors from the east coast of the United States who want to visit New Zealand fly out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to various New Zealand destination airports. The JFK to Auckland Airport (KL) route should be taken into consideration by tourists who want to go from the US to New Zealand as quickly as feasible. The major airline providing direct flights on this route is Air New Zealand 1.
• If you intend to depart from the USA's central regions and fly to New Zealand, you might want to use Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). No carriers are operating nonstop flights on this route, therefore passengers flying to New Zealand from the USA only have the choice of using connecting flights.
• If you intend to travel to any of the cities in New Zealand's north, think about landing at an airport like Auckland International Airport, Queenstown Airport (ZQN), or WLG Airport. Flights to the three airlines are offered by a number of significant international airports that provide flights from the US to New Zealand.
• Think about going out of Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) if you're traveling to New Zealand from the northwest part of the United States. Those who intend to go from SEA Airport in the least amount of time should think about arriving at AKL. Most airlines provide indirect flights with a single layover at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), including Air Canada and Air New Zealand.
• When you’re booking your flight to New Zealand from the US, you’ll most likely be flying into Auckland, which is home to New Zealand’s largest international airport. There are a handful of other airports in New Zealand, but those airports mainly receive traffic from destinations in Japan, Singapore and Fiji.
• The currency of New Zealand is the New Zealand Dollar, and exchanges can be made at all New Zealand Airports. If you’re traveling to Auckland, one of the most popular places to exchange money and get the best possible rate is the collection of money changers located on Queen Street in the city’s main business district.
• Although most flights from the US to Christchurch will have at least one stop, booking your flight to New Zealand through this city instead of Auckland can give you better access to the North and South Islands of New Zealand, giving you more bang for your buck. Routes to Christchurch are available with Fiji Airways.
• If you’ll be traveling to Australia after your time in New Zealand, you’ll have several options of airports to fly out of. Airports in New Zealand that operate flights to Australia include the Dunedin Airport (DUD), Queenstown Airport (ZQN) and Wellington Airport (WLG), giving you more options for conveniently traveling throughout the area.
• After flying to New Zealand, getting around the country via public transportation can be extremely limiting on the areas you’re able to conveniently visit. There are many popular destinations that aren’t reachable by bus. For this reason, it can be extremely beneficial to rent a car in the airport of Auckland, for example, to get around during your stay.

Top 5 airlines flying to New Zealand

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

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

Just a hiccup being added to the NZ Traveller Declaration a bit late.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

Amazing! Was put on the earlier flight and I requested for an aisle seat and was given it. Thanks Qantas!

It was nice having space in the way back where it thinned out with passengers, most folks in the far back were able to lay down and sleep. That was a pleasant surprise. Made the 15 hr flight go by pretty smooth, watching a few movies and resting. I had previously never used an airplane toilet, but finally used one. It wasn't too bad. All workers were very helpful and friendly. Their hospitality was welcomed as well

Enjoyed the new possibilities of in flight entertainment. Been awhile since I've flown, and that was a nice surprise. Being able to pick from such a variety was personalized and welcomed.

Boarding was terrible - the ground staff member Fredeya at lax was more military than customer service, have never encountered a customer service representative as rude as her. Apart from that all other staff were wonderful and the flight was good.

I travelled first class from LAX to MEL and it was a series of disasters which I put down to lax staff who dont care and a suck it attitude to customers - its all lip service and no delivery. The flight was delayed due to aircraft refuellers putting on 300,000 litres of fuel on a 380Q1. I entered via the first class bridge loaded my bags in the overhead locker. the lady in the next isle in first class also had hers in there as she wasn't allocated a locker over her seat. The attendant asked would I like a champagne - I said yes please. he promptly delivered a empty glass and the glass left on the desk. Then he ignored me for 20 minutes. When i asked him is he out of champagne he gave me the usual rubbish I was distracted. There are four staff and 15 first class passengers - give me a break. the glass stayed there on takeoff and then was still there 9 hours into the flight. When I arrived to my seat I told him I had eaten and wouldn't be eating on the flight - it was 10.30pm. Yet he comes by later 4am ( I happen to be awake) and says are you eating with us? I asked for the bed to be made up - they put a 3 inch 7cm mattress on the chair but as usual the break in the chair - the mattress sinks into it - so I had to move it around so I didnt get my back sunk in the V - Im 187cm tall. The cabinet next to 1K is for staff bags and the toilet is next door. I tried to avoid this seat but couldn't change - in to the flight 8 hours and the cabin rest change over kicks in - this attendant is shining his torch in my eyes taking out and returning his bag. Then the toilet starts flushing and forget trying to get to sleep. Yet no-one else needed torch! 11 hours into the 15.5 hour flight I ask for breakfast - I order two poached eggs, bacon on multigrain toast, tomatos and mushrooms. I get no bacon or toast and have to order it and the eggs are cold. Then I order a coffee which is so badly spilled - and not by air turbulence she brings back a serviette and replaces the first one rather than providing a clean dry saucer! First class in Qantas is a joke as the staff just don't get the meaning of prompt service and attention to detail. I will fly business class rather than first on Qantas as its better value for money but I have been very impressed with United First Polaris and given I fly internationally every month this is going to be my choice.

I was in premium economy. My seat didn’t recline much - it was broken. My phone charger didn’t work.

Experience was great. My only advice is to have a pasta dish on the menu. Otherwise everything was excellent.

Short flight. Needed a smart phone to watch any movie.

After flying Quantas (Prem Econ - SYD-SFO) which was Spectacular, we boarded AA flight SFO/PHL.. Prem Econ was NOT available on this flight so we were stuck in Econ - even though we paid $2600 EACH/ONE WAY for this ticket. I even had to BUY extra legroom seats - this AT LEAST should have been included on the AA flight. There were no screens in seatbacks, forcing passengers to use phones for entertainment. No water bottles were provided - only cups of water. The Quantas flight was FAR superior to the AA flight - even though we purchased Prem Econ for the FULL trip....

Nothing beats ANA customer service on my opinion. Maybe because of their Japanese culture (and food). Arigatō

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Just get Economy Plus for international flights, so worth it the extra room, bigger seats…

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

It was spectacular. I had basic Economy and was given so much space and their seats lean back so far. Staff was superb, food was superb, everything was superb, Finnair is Fantastic.

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

The flight was great but board was a nightmare. The gate was changed 4 times during the layover period

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Cold air blew constantly on my legs almost making me numb.

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• Air New Zealand - 117 flights to or near New Zealand each month, including 117 flights to Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) per month.
• Hawaiian Airlines - 13 flights to or near New Zealand each month, including 13 flights to Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) per month.
• United Airlines - 13 flights to or near New Zealand each month, including 13 flights to Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) per month.
• San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 13 hours and 5 minutes
• Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) to Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 13 hours
• Houston, TX (IAH-George Bush Intercontinental) to Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 14 hours and 35 minutes

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Auckland flights

• Flight Christchurch - Auckland (CHC - AKL) $91+
• Flight Wellington - Auckland (WLG - AKL) $118+
• Flight Dunedin - Auckland (DUD - AKL) $131+
• Flight Queenstown - Auckland (ZQN - AKL) $138+
• Flight Nelson - Auckland (NSN - AKL) $167+
• Flight Palmerston North - Auckland (PMR - AKL) $189+
• Flight Gisborne - Auckland (GIS - AKL) $190+
• Flight Napier - Auckland (NPE - AKL) $209+
• Flight Blenheim - Auckland (BHE - AKL) $217+
• Flight New Plymouth - Auckland (NPL - AKL) $269+
• Flight Invercargill - Auckland (IVC - AKL) $311+

London flights

• Flight Auckland - London (AKL - LHR) $1,453+
• Flight Auckland - London (AKL - LGW) $1,794+
• Flight Wellington - London (WLG - LHR) $2,070+
• Flight Wellington - London (WLG - LGW) $2,104+
• Flight Christchurch - London (CHC - LHR) $2,150+
• Flight Dunedin - London (DUD - LHR) $2,230+
• Flight Palmerston North - London (PMR - LHR) $2,436+

Wellington flights

• Flight Christchurch - Wellington (CHC - WLG) $66+
• Flight Queenstown - Wellington (ZQN - WLG) $106+
• Flight Auckland - Wellington (AKL - WLG) $141+
• Flight Dunedin - Wellington (DUD - WLG) $180+
• Flight Hamilton - Wellington (HLZ - WLG) $204+
• Flight Napier - Wellington (NPE - WLG) $221+
• Flight Rotorua - Wellington (ROT - WLG) $254+
• Flight Blenheim - Wellington (BHE - WLG) $259+
• Flight Tauranga - Wellington (TRG - WLG) $298+

Nadi flights

• Flight Auckland - Nadi (AKL - NAN) $566+
• Flight Wellington - Nadi (WLG - NAN) $566+
• Flight Christchurch - Nadi (CHC - NAN) $586+
• Flight Dunedin - Nadi (DUD - NAN) $806+
• Flight Queenstown - Nadi (ZQN - NAN) $818+
• Flight Napier - Nadi (NPE - NAN) $862+
• Flight Timaru - Nadi (TIU - NAN) $954+

Bangkok flights

• Flight Auckland - Bangkok (AKL - BKK) $912+
• Flight Christchurch - Bangkok (CHC - BKK) $1,279+
• Flight Queenstown - Bangkok (ZQN - BKK) $1,333+
• Flight Wellington - Bangkok (WLG - BKK) $1,343+
• Flight Nelson - Bangkok (NSN - BKK) $1,663+
• Flight Blenheim - Bangkok (BHE - BKK) $1,798+
• Flight Tauranga - Bangkok (TRG - BKK) $1,803+

India flights

• Flight Auckland - Kochi (AKL - COK) $1,089+
• Flight Auckland - New Delhi (AKL - DEL) $1,111+
• Flight Auckland - Ahmedabad (AKL - AMD) $1,118+
• Flight Wellington - Chennai (WLG - MAA) $1,156+
• Flight Auckland - Mumbai (AKL - BOM) $1,199+
• Flight Auckland - Kolkata (AKL - CCU) $1,227+
• Flight Christchurch - New Delhi (CHC - DEL) $1,337+

Tonga flights

• Flight Auckland - Nuku‘alofa (AKL - TBU) $471+
• Flight Christchurch - Nuku‘alofa (CHC - TBU) $685+
• Flight Blenheim - Nuku‘alofa (BHE - TBU) $759+
• Flight Wellington - Nuku‘alofa (WLG - TBU) $1,066+
• Flight Queenstown - Nuku‘alofa (ZQN - TBU) $1,414+
• Flight Auckland - Vava'u (AKL - VAV) $2,676+

Dunedin flights

• Flight Auckland - Dunedin (AKL - DUD) $130+
• Flight Wellington - Dunedin (WLG - DUD) $242+
• Flight Palmerston North - Dunedin (PMR - DUD) $397+
• Flight Hamilton - Dunedin (HLZ - DUD) $416+

Palmerston North flights

• Flight Christchurch - Palmerston North (CHC - PMR) $155+
• Flight Auckland - Palmerston North (AKL - PMR) $173+

New Delhi flights

• Flight Wellington - New Delhi (WLG - DEL) $1,564+
• Flight Queenstown - New Delhi (ZQN - DEL) $1,833+
• Flight Tauranga - New Delhi (TRG - DEL) $2,145+
• Flight Napier - New Delhi (NPE - DEL) $2,368+

Melbourne flights

• Flight Auckland - Melbourne (AKL - MEL) $385+
• Flight Christchurch - Melbourne (CHC - MEL) $397+
• Flight Queenstown - Melbourne (ZQN - MEL) $424+
• Flight Wellington - Melbourne (WLG - MEL) $576+
• Flight Dunedin - Melbourne (DUD - MEL) $645+
• Flight Napier - Melbourne (NPE - MEL) $909+
• Flight New Plymouth - Melbourne (NPL - MEL) $941+

Brisbane flights

• Flight Auckland - Brisbane (AKL - BNE) $372+
• Flight Wellington - Brisbane (WLG - BNE) $582+
• Flight Christchurch - Brisbane (CHC - BNE) $611+
• Flight Queenstown - Brisbane (ZQN - BNE) $715+
• Flight Palmerston North - Brisbane (PMR - BNE) $746+
• Flight Dunedin - Brisbane (DUD - BNE) $752+
• Flight New Plymouth - Brisbane (NPL - BNE) $757+

Coolangatta flights

• Flight Wellington - Coolangatta (WLG - OOL) $322+
• Flight Auckland - Coolangatta (AKL - OOL) $379+
• Flight Christchurch - Coolangatta (CHC - OOL) $431+
• Flight Queenstown - Coolangatta (ZQN - OOL) $490+
• Flight Blenheim - Coolangatta (BHE - OOL) $712+
• Flight Dunedin - Coolangatta (DUD - OOL) $724+
• Flight Invercargill - Coolangatta (IVC - OOL) $1,000+
• Flight Hamilton - Coolangatta (HLZ - OOL) $1,098+
• Flight Palmerston North - Coolangatta (PMR - OOL) $1,109+
• Flight Napier - Coolangatta (NPE - OOL) $1,123+

Manila flights

• Flight Auckland - Manila (AKL - MNL) $1,008+
• Flight Christchurch - Manila (CHC - MNL) $1,113+
• Flight Wellington - Manila (WLG - MNL) $1,170+
• Flight Tauranga - Manila (TRG - MNL) $1,912+

Europe flights

• Flight Auckland - London (AKL - LHR) $1,448+
• Flight Auckland - Milan (AKL - MXP) $1,485+
• Flight Auckland - Rome (AKL - FCO) $1,528+
• Flight Auckland - Amsterdam (AKL - AMS) $1,613+
• Flight Auckland - Edinburgh (AKL - EDI) $1,737+
• Flight Auckland - Istanbul (AKL - IST) $1,806+
• Flight Auckland - Madrid (AKL - MAD) $1,852+

Asia flights

• Flight Auckland - Shanghai (AKL - SHA) $616+
• Flight Auckland - Shanghai (AKL - PVG) $616+
• Flight Auckland - Guangzhou (AKL - CAN) $636+
• Flight Auckland - Ho Chi Minh City (AKL - SGN) $892+
• Flight Auckland - Tokyo (AKL - NRT) $892+
• Flight Auckland - Denpasar (AKL - DPS) $906+

Nelson flights

• Flight Christchurch - Nelson (CHC - NSN) $108+
• Flight Auckland - Nelson (AKL - NSN) $160+
• Flight Wellington - Nelson (WLG - NSN) $167+
• Flight Tauranga - Nelson (TRG - NSN) $348+

Hamilton flights

• Flight Christchurch - Hamilton (CHC - HLZ) $325+
• Flight Auckland - Hamilton (AKL - HLZ) $359+
• Flight Wellington - Hamilton (WLG - HLZ) $503+
• Flight Dunedin - Hamilton (DUD - HLZ) $604+

Sydney flights

• Flight Auckland - Sydney (AKL - SYD) $337+
• Flight Queenstown - Sydney (ZQN - SYD) $502+
• Flight Christchurch - Sydney (CHC - SYD) $532+
• Flight Wellington - Sydney (WLG - SYD) $545+
• Flight Dunedin - Sydney (DUD - SYD) $700+
• Flight Palmerston North - Sydney (PMR - SYD) $907+
• Flight Rotorua - Sydney (ROT - SYD) $912+
• Flight Hamilton - Sydney (HLZ - SYD) $949+
• Flight Nelson - Sydney (NSN - SYD) $953+
• Flight Timaru - Sydney (TIU - SYD) $953+

Christchurch flights

• Flight Wellington - Christchurch (WLG - CHC) $79+
• Flight Auckland - Christchurch (AKL - CHC) $96+
• Flight Nelson - Christchurch (NSN - CHC) $183+
• Flight Queenstown - Christchurch (ZQN - CHC) $187+
• Flight Hamilton - Christchurch (HLZ - CHC) $221+
• Flight Dunedin - Christchurch (DUD - CHC) $224+
• Flight Palmerston North - Christchurch (PMR - CHC) $231+
• Flight Rotorua - Christchurch (ROT - CHC) $236+
• Flight New Plymouth - Christchurch (NPL - CHC) $288+
• Flight Tauranga - Christchurch (TRG - CHC) $323+
• Flight Napier - Christchurch (NPE - CHC) $481+

Los Angeles flights

• Flight Auckland - Los Angeles (AKL - LAX) $1,098+
• Flight Wellington - Los Angeles (WLG - LAX) $1,170+
• Flight Christchurch - Los Angeles (CHC - LAX) $1,483+
• Flight Queenstown - Los Angeles (ZQN - LAX) $1,872+
• Flight Hamilton - Los Angeles (HLZ - LAX) $2,138+

Bali flights

• Flight Auckland - Bali (AKL - IDBA) $906+
• Flight Christchurch - Bali (CHC - IDBA) $1,207+
• Flight Queenstown - Bali (ZQN - IDBA) $1,261+
• Flight Wellington - Bali (WLG - IDBA) $1,303+
• Flight New Plymouth - Bali (NPL - IDBA) $1,459+
• Flight Napier - Bali (NPE - IDBA) $1,496+
• Flight Palmerston North - Bali (PMR - IDBA) $1,533+

Queenstown flights

• Flight Auckland - Queenstown (AKL - ZQN) $165+
• Flight Wellington - Queenstown (WLG - ZQN) $167+
• Flight Christchurch - Queenstown (CHC - ZQN) $200+
• Flight Napier - Queenstown (NPE - ZQN) $335+
• Flight Hamilton - Queenstown (HLZ - ZQN) $338+
• Flight Tauranga - Queenstown (TRG - ZQN) $365+
• Flight Palmerston North - Queenstown (PMR - ZQN) $396+

New Zealand flights

• Flight Auckland - Christchurch (AKL - CHC) $84+

Fiji flights

• Flight Christchurch - Nadi (CHC - NAN) $574+
• Flight Auckland - Suva (AKL - SUV) $720+
• Flight Christchurch - Suva (CHC - SUV) $734+

Napier flights

• Flight Wellington - Napier (WLG - NPE) $168+
• Flight Auckland - Napier (AKL - NPE) $210+
• Flight Christchurch - Napier (CHC - NPE) $224+

Tauranga flights

• Flight Auckland - Tauranga (AKL - TRG) $239+
• Flight Christchurch - Tauranga (CHC - TRG) $296+
• Flight Wellington - Tauranga (WLG - TRG) $359+
• Flight Nelson - Tauranga (NSN - TRG) $475+
• Flight Blenheim - Tauranga (BHE - TRG) $614+

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest day of the week to book a flight.

The best day to book your flight depends on a number of factors, but there are general trends that you can follow to increase your chances of cheaper plane tickets. Based on an analysis of KAYAK data for all flights departing from inside New Zealand over the last 12 months, the cheapest day to fly for domestic flights is Monday. For international flights, Tuesday had the cheapest tickets on average.

When is the best time to buy plane tickets - Last minute or in advance?

Last minute flight deals are definitely up for grabs, but when exactly to purchase your plane tickets will depend on where you’re travelling to and from. Based on all data for flight searches made on KAYAK over the last 12 months, prices for domestic flights remained below the average price up to 1 week before departure. For international flights, deals could still be had up to 1 week prior to the departure date, with prices remaining below average. If you’re flexible, KAYAK brings you both advance and last minute one-way and round-trip flight deals.

How does KAYAK find such low flight prices?

KAYAK processes over 2 billion flight queries annually and displays results from hundreds of airlines and third party sites, allowing it to find a variety of flight prices and options. It also displays results from 2M+ properties along with car hire, holiday packages, activities and millions of verified reviews so users can see as many available travel options as possible.

How can Hacker Fares save me money?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets on different airlines when it can save you money over a traditional return ticket.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Which month of the year are flight prices lowest?

It’s well established that flights in the low season are generally cheaper than ticket prices during the high season. That means that knowing which month to find the lowest priced plane tickets will depend heavily on seasonality and your destination. While avoiding peak travel times can help you keep costs down, our data shows that the month with the lowest priced plane tickets for domestic flights based on all searches made on KAYAK in the last 12 months was November, while the most expensive was April. If you’re booking an international flight, then February is the cheapest month to fly and December the most expensive.

Can flying international flights with a layover save money on airfare?

For many long-haul international flights, flying direct is not possible and you will have to fly with stopover. Some routes will offer both and you could consider flying with a stopover for a number of reasons. Firstly, breaking up what would otherwise be a long-haul flight, taking a rest and then completing the journey might make the flight more manageable. Secondly, prices can also be lower than direct flights, so while it might take longer for you to reach your destination, you could save money. We’ve looked at prices over the last 12 months for the 100 most popular international destinations for KAYAK users and on average, prices for non-stop flights were cheaper than flights with a layover.

How do I find the best flight deals on KAYAK?

A simple flight search at https://www.nz.kayak.com/flights scans for prices on hundreds of travel sites in seconds. We gather flight deals from across the web and put them in one place. Then on the search results page you can use various filters to compare options for the same flight and easily choose the best flight deal from all of the deals coming straight from the travel sites to your screen, with no extra fee from KAYAK.

Does KAYAK query more flight providers than competitors?

Yes, KAYAK has access to more data and information than online travel agencies and consistently outperforms the competition in accuracy, globally.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you flights up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. That way, you can see if leaving a day or two earlier will find you a better deal. You can also select the flexible 'weekend' or 'month' search options to widen your search range and find the cheapest price that works for you.

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The New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) collects travel, customs, immigration and biosecurity information. It is free and everyone travelling into New Zealand needs to complete a declaration.

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• Everyone travelling into New Zealand needs to complete a declaration.
• It is free and you can do it on the online form or the NZTD app.
• A declaration needs to be completed for each traveller, including babies and children.
• You can start your digital declaration at a time that suits you. The earliest time you can submit your declaration depends on whether you are travelling by air or sea.
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• There is a paper declaration form available for travellers who cannot complete it online.
• If you are a New Zealand visa or NZeTA holder, you still need to complete an NZTD as well.

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The earliest you can submit your declaration is 24 hours before you start your trip to New Zealand. It needs to be submitted by the time you reach passport control in New Zealand.

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Welcome to Aotearoa – or you more likely know it as New Zealand! You probably also already know that New Zealand is home to some of the world’s most stunning mountains, glaciers, fiords and more scenery, scenery, scenery. But how do you go about planning a trip to New Zealand? While we don’t want to toot our own horn, here at NZ Pocket Guide , we believe we are the best travel guide to New Zealand and you’ll probably agree once you’ve read this complete travellers’ guide to New Zealand, which will springboard you to NZPocketGuide.com’s thousands of tips and advice.

An Intro About New Zealand

Location : New Zealand is a country in the Oceania continent. It’s located in the South Pacific Ocean, about 1,500km (930 miles) east of Australia and around 1,000km (620 miles) south of the South Pacific Islands . See  Where is New Zealand? for more information.

Size : 268,021km 2 (103483 mi 2 ) in total. It is approximately 1,600km (990mi) long and around 400km (250mi) at its widest point.

Climate : New Zealand has a diverse climate determined by the ocean, mountains and prevailing winds. The mean average temperatures are 10°C (50°F) on the South Island to 16°C (61°F) on the North Island. See The Guide to The New Zealand Climate or check out the “ When to Visit ” section below.

Population :  5 million. Learn more about New Zealand’s population here .

Languages : English, Maori and New Zealand Sign Language. Learn more about the New Zealand language in our guide .

Time zone : UTC/GMT+12.

How to Get to New Zealand

First things first, you’ll need to see if you are actually able to travel to New Zealand due to restrictions put in place at the borders after the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit covid19.govt.nz for the latest travel information.

Next, what is the best way to get to New Zealand? New Zealand can be accessed by flight or cruise ship. Considering you are probably here to plan a trip for more than just a day in New Zealand, let’s skip right to the most popular way to get to New Zealand; flights.

Direct flights to New Zealand can be found from the US , Canada , South America , Asia , Australia and the South Pacific Islands . Coming further afield from destinations such as in Europe and you’ll need to catch at least one connecting flight.

If you don’t have time to read through our Beginner’s Guide to Getting to New Zealand , here’s a quick rundown.

Flight Times to New Zealand

Argentina – 12h30min, Brazil – 15h30min, Canada – 16h30min, China – 13h30min, Denmark – 22h, Finland – 20h, France – 23h30min, Germany – 22h30min, Hong Kong – 11h, Israel – 32h, Italy – 22h30min, Japan – 11h, Korea – 12h, Malaysia – 11h, Netherlands – 22h30min, Philippines – 10h30min, Singapore – 10h30min, Sweden – 21h, Taiwan – 11h, United Kingdom – 22h30min, USA – 12h, Vietnam – 12h30min

Tips for Cheaper Airfares

Airfares for New Zealand depend on different factors: what time of year you choose to fly, how long in advance you book, where you’re flying from, what type of ticket you get, and the route you take.

The cheapest time to fly to New Zealand is during New Zealand’s spring, winter and autumn months (between July and November). Summer and particularly around Christmas is the most expensive time to fly to New Zealand.

It is also usually cheaper to fly at “inconvenient times” of the day such as late at night or during the early hours of the morning, as well as mid-week rather than on weekends. Having a flexible travel plan allows you to choose the cheapest flights. Check out How to Book a Cheap Flight to New Zealand and 5 Money-Saving Tips for Flying to New Zealand with Kids for more advice.

A Note on Customs Declarations

New Zealand has strict biosecurity measures at the border to stop unwanted pests and diseases from entering the country. Therefore, anyone arriving in New Zealand has to declare any “risk items” they have packed in their luggage – even common items like food and sports gear. Failing to declare a risk item may incur an instant NZ$400 fine! Be sure to read up on Arriving in New Zealand: Airport Customs, Biosecurity & the Arrival Process  so you are prepared.

When to Visit New Zealand

New Zealand is in the Southern Hemisphere, meaning that seasons are at the opposite times of year compared to the Northern Hemisphere. The weather in New Zealand is temperate but changeable due to prevailing winds, the ocean and its mountains. In fact, the weather is so notoriously changeable that New Zealanders have a saying to describe their weather: “four seasons in a day”. In other words, you can experience sunshine, heat, rain, temperature drop and snow even in summer (well, snow is unlikely in summer – but you get the picture).

For all of the reasons above, we do not recommend planning your trip too much around the weather. Nevertheless, below is what you can typically expect in each season.

Summer (December to February)

Summer is the warmest time of year reaching highs of 25°C (77°F) . Expect finer days than during the rest of the year.

Autumn (March to May)

Autumn has milder temperatures between 6°C (43°F) and 20°C (68°F) . Weather patterns start to become more interchangeable with a few more rainy days than summer.

Winter (June to August)

Temperatures can be anywhere between -3°C (27°F) and 15°C (59°F) depending on which parts of the country you are in. Snow falls in alpine regions and rainfall is more frequent.

Spring (September to November)

Temperatures rise again during this shoulder season, where lows are 2°C (36°F) and highs are 17°C (63°F) . Expect a balance of fine and rainy days.

For more information on the climate, check out What is the Weather Like in New Zealand?

The Best Time to Visit New Zealand

Summer ( December to February ) is the most popular time to travel New Zealand for both international travellers and locals. While you can do most activities in summer under milder weather, things are more expensive, such as flights, tours and vehicle rentals. Attractions are busy while accommodations and transport book up quickly for the summer months.

The low season, i.e. winter ( June to August ) is the cheapest but coldest time to travel. Attractions are far less busy, but some tours like canyoning and white water rafting may be closed during winter. The exception to the low season rule is the ski resort towns, such as Queenstown , Wanaka and Ohakune .

Visiting in any of the shoulder seasons , i.e. from March to May and from September to November , brings warmer weather than winter along with more affordable travel deals than summer. These months tend to be the best time to visit New Zealand .

What to Pack for New Zealand

Don’t overpack! Just a large backpack or suitcase with a day pack per person (or per adult for families) is all you need for New Zealand. Bring versatile outfits that are good for exploring the outdoors and bring no more than a week’s worth of clothes, as laundry facilities are everywhere. New Zealand is a developed country so has plenty of shops and services should you need to buy anything while you’re travelling.

A Quick Packing List

The below packing list is an overview of our full New Zealand Packing List . Note that it’s just for one person.

• 1 Leggings/sweatpants/hiking pants
• 1 Shorts (summer)
• 1 Sweater/hoody/mid-layer
• 1 Hiking shoes
• 1 Flip-flops
• 1 Swimwear (suitable for watersports)
• 1 Thermal underlayer (top and/or bottoms)
• 1 Waterproof and windproof jacket
• 6 Socks (a mix of woollen and cotton)
• 1 Warm jacket (winter/spring/autumn)
• 6 Tops/T-shirts
• 6 Underwear
• Toiletries including a mini first aid kit , sunscreen and insect repellent
• New Zealand travel adapter
• Camera/phone
• Electronic device chargers  (extra batteries are a good idea)
• Reusable water bottle (tap water is safe)
• If you plan on camping , pack a lightweight tent and sleeping mat, and/or for staying in huts, a 4-season sleeping bag and a torch/flashlight – see our  Camping Essentials Checklist for New Zealand .

You might also be interested in our seasonal packing lists: winter , summer , autumn and spring .

New Zealand Visas, NZeTA and IVL

A tourist/visitor visa for New Zealand activates automatically upon entry to New Zealand for most countries, usually allowing visitors to stay for up to three months. Visitors also need to pay for an NZeTA and IVL before arrival in New Zealand . Other popular visa options to stay in New Zealand longer are the  Working Holiday Visa  and  Student Visas .

Travel Insurance

Although the ACC in New Zealand partly covers accidental injury medical bills, many travellers opt for travel insurance for extra peace of mind. Our recommended insurance is Orbit Protect , which is based in New Zealand.

ID and Driving License

Your passport is obviously coming to New Zealand with you, which is ideal because it’s one of the only accepted forms of ID for proof of age , for example, to buy alcohol. For driving, bring your driving license – if your driving license is not written in English then it will need to be accompanied by an International Driving Permit .

New Zealand Currency

The  currency of New Zealand is New Zealand Dollars (NZD) . There are ATMs in towns and cities where you’ll be able to withdraw cash. Credit cards are also widely accepted, however, there is a percentage payable with each non-New Zealand credit card transaction. Oh yeah, and New Zealanders call paying with a card paying with “ EFTPOS “. Get advice on how to pay for things in a way to save money using our guide, The Best Way to Pay in New Zealand .

If you are staying in New Zealand for a few months, perhaps for a working holiday , you will save a lot more money by opening a New Zealand bank account .

How Many Weeks Do You Need to Travel New Zealand?

New Zealand is a destination worth saving until you have as much time to explore the country as possible. Not only is this due to the fact that it takes much time and money (not to mention CO2 emissions) to get there, but moving between destinations within New Zealand is also very time-consuming. Roads are long and winding with so many photo-stops and activities along the way that a two-hour drive can easily turn into a full-day mission!

One or Two Weeks in New Zealand

Within this time, you should explore just one of the main islands. Take a look at the 7-day itineraries: North Island in One Week: New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary and  South Island in One Week: New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary . And the 14-day itineraries:  North Island in Two Weeks: New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary and  South Island in Two Weeks: New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary .

If you’re willing to miss out on some highlights, it’s just possible to explore both islands in 14 days, as outlined in our New Zealand in Two Weeks: Road Trip Itinerary .

Three or Four Weeks in New Zealand

Want to explore both the North Island and South Island at a comfortable pace? Visit for three or, better yet, four weeks. Get an idea of what you will have time to see in our  New Zealand in Three Weeks: Road Trip Itinerary and  New Zealand in a Month: Road Trip Itinerary .

Three Months to One Year

Now you can see a great deal of the country! Most visitor visas allow people to travel for up to three months. A popular way to stay longer among backpackers is the working holiday visa , which typically allows stays of up to a year. Check out our 30 Tips for Backpacking in New Zealand for advice on an extended trip to New Zealand.

Where to Go in New Zealand

For many travellers, you’ll need to make the heartbreaking decision between the North Island and the South Island . If we had to sum up their differences, the North Island is best for culture and volcanoes while the South Island is best for wilderness, wildlife and, well, more scenery. Take a look at our North Islands Vs. South Island comparison for details.

Once you’ve picked an island, or you’re lucky enough to travel both, you need to start adding dots onto the map. New Zealand has a vast number of destinations all with their own landscapes, experiences and charm. You’ll find each of the below destinations linked to our complete travel guides so you can plan further.

North Island

• Bay of Islands Travel Guide – islands and beaches
• Auckland Travel Guide – volcanoes and city life
• Rotorua Travel Guide – geothermal and culture
• Taupo Travel Guide – volcanic landscapes
• Napier Travel Guide – wine and architecture
• Wellington Travel Guide – capital city vibes

South Island

• Picton Travel Guide – coast and wine
• Kaikoura Travel Guide – marine wildlife
• Franz Josef Glacier Travel Guide – glaciers
• Queenstown Travel Guide – adrenaline
• Aoraki Mt Cook Travel Guide – mountains
• Stewart Island Travel Guide – subantarctic adventure

And that’s just the hotspots! We encourage you to explore other destinations in our New Zealand Destinations guides . Plus, for more ideas, see the 10 Awesome New Zealand Travel Ideas .

How to Get Around New Zealand

Perhaps the most important decision you’ll make when planning your trip to New Zealand is the transport you’ll use. After all, a holiday in New Zealand is mostly about the journey. While everyone has a strong opinion on the “best” way to get around, we feel that it’s a very personal choice. It depends on your taste, budget and what experience you want to get out of travelling.

Campervan Rental

Travel, sleep, repeat by renting a campervan or motorhome. This is an extremely popular way to explore New Zealand. However, with camping restrictions and necessary maintenance, there are extra costs and hassles to take into consideration. See our Travel by Campervan in New Zealand Guide for more advice. Plus, choose from recommended rental companies in The Best Campervan Rental Companies in New Zealand .

While not as “sexy” as a campervan, renting a car is a smart way to travel if you want something easier to drive and cheaper with a bit more freedom. See The Best Car Rental Companies in New Zealand for recommended companies. Plus, our  Travel By Car in New Zealand Guide offers plenty of tips.

Buy Your Own Vehicle

Secondhand cars and campervans are easy to buy and sell in New Zealand, working out to be very cost-effective if you plan to stay in New Zealand for more than a month. Check out Should You Rent or Buy a Vehicle to Travel New Zealand  to see if it’s right for you.

National Coaches

The cheapest way of getting from A to B, InterCity forms the most extensive public transport network in the country. Find out more about planning a trip by bus in our guide to the InterCity bus passes and  How to Travel by Bus in New Zealand .

Hop-On Hop-Off Buses

These are flexible bus tours on a set route with the option to get off and on the bus at any point for as long as you wish. Activities and accommodation are optional and pay-as-you-go. Learn more in our New Zealand Hop-on Hop-off Bus Guide .

Escorted Bus Tours

Take a more structured guided tour around New Zealand with some food, some activities and all accommodation included. It’s a stress-free way to travel the country with other people. Get started with your research using The Best National Bus Tours in New Zealand .

Domestic Flights

While not as popular as other countries,  domestic flights in New Zealand are only a good idea for travelling long distances or between the North and South Islands.

While there are ferries to get from the main islands to some of the off-shore islands, the most common ferry that travellers find themselves is the ferry between the North Island and South Island; the Cook Strait ferry. Find out more in our guide to The Cook Strait Ferry .

Still don’t know where to start with travelling around? Take a look at the  10 Best Ways to Travel Around New Zealand .

Things to Do in New Zealand

Spoiled, you are! Spoiled! New Zealand has so much to do that we could hardly fit it all in our 101 Things to Do in New Zealand: The Ultimate List .

With the landscapes being the reason many travellers flock to New Zealand, active outdoor adventures are extremely popular. These include:

• Mountain biking
• Jet boating
• Bungy jumping
• White water rafting
• Whale and dolphin watching/swimming

And more! It’s not all go-go-go though, as New Zealand also offers culture, food and scenic experiences. Such activities include:

• Maori cultural tours and shows
• Wine tastings
• Brewery tours
• Scenic flights
• The Lord of the Rings filming locations
• Scenic cruises

And more, again. While many of the above activities are pretty costly, rest assured there are tons of free activities and attractions in New Zealand. In fact, all it often takes is a short walk to reach New Zealand’s most iconic natural attractions. Check out our 50 Best Free Things to Do in New Zealand to save money.

And don’t forget to browse our New Zealand Activities category listing everything Aotearoa (the Maori name for New Zealand) has to offer.

Accommodation in New Zealand

New Zealand offers many forms of accommodation. Because New Zealand has a few big-ticket items, such as activities – not to mention the flight to get there – you can save a lot of money by choosing one of the affordable accommodation options. Nevertheless, if you want to treat yourself, then you’re spoiled for choice with lavish hotels and lodges available.

Holiday Parks

One of the most comprehensive styles of accommodation in New Zealand, holiday parks consist of self-contained units, private cabins, backpacker dorm cabins, tent sites or powered sites for campervans. Get tips in our Accommodation Guide to Holiday Parks in New Zealand and check out listings in our New Zealand Holiday Parks category .

In this budget accommodation, stay in shared dorms or private rooms where you’ll share facilities, such as a kitchen, laundry and bathrooms. See our Beginner’s Guide to Backpacker Hostels . Plus, Check out listings for every town in New Zealand in our New Zealand Hostel category .

Hotels are found in New Zealand’s larger cities and top tourist destinations, following the usual international standard with star ratings. Some small towns have historic hotels, which are typically budget-friendly but have less modern facilities. See hotel listings in our New Zealand Hotels category .

More common than hotels, motels offer a more compact home-away-from-home usually with a kitchen, a bathroom and at least one separate bedroom, all within one unit. Compare motels across the country using our New Zealand Motels category .

Boutique Lodges

New Zealand has a number of boutique and luxury lodges scattered across the country in both towns and pristine wilderness. Discover our recommendations in our New Zealand boutique lodges category .

Campsites are where you can pitch a tent or park a campervan overnight. Find out more in our guide to Camping in New Zealand and check out listings in our New Zealand Camping category .

Holiday Homes

Enjoy entire holiday homes, locally known as “baches”, all to yourself with plenty listed on booking websites like Booking.com , Expedia and Airbnb . See our guide on Everything You Need to Know About Airbnb in New Zealand , as well as listings in our New Zealand Holiday Homes  category .

Stay with a local in a spare room listed on booking websites like Booking.com , Expedia  and Airbnb . See listings in our New Zealand Homestays category .

Do you seriously need more information than that?! Head over to our New Zealand Accommodation category and browse until your heart is content.

Food and Eating Out in New Zealand

Everyone’s gotta eat! Travellers have a choice of dining out or self-catering in New Zealand.

Cafes and Restaurants

New Zealand is a melting pot so most menus have a diverse range of international dishes, from Westernised food, such as fish and chips, burgers and pizzas to Asian cuisines like curries and sushi. Gluten-free and vegetarian meals are readily available. For other dietary requirements, it’s best to discuss with restaurant staff first.

Note that tipping is not mandatory but is appreciated for good service. For many restaurants and cafes, expect to order and pay at the counter.

For advice on where to eat, see our New Zealand Foodie Guides for each town and city across New Zealand, as well as  Where to Try Traditional New Zealand Food .

Self-Catering

Because eating out is much more expensive than in other parts of the world, self-catering while on holiday in New Zealand is extremely popular. Most accommodations have some sort of cooking facilities.

Groceries can be picked up from supermarkets in towns and cities. Smaller towns and villages usually only have a convenience store, locally called a “dairy” but tend to have higher prices. Farmers’ markets are a fun option on weekend mornings to buy local produce. Note that New Zealand shops don’t give plastic shopping bags so bring your own bags or purchase bags in-store.

For more advice, head over to our guide on  Food Shopping in New Zealand .

Typical Costs and Budget for a Trip to New Zealand

We all travel very differently. Therefore, making a precise budget for everyone is an impossible task. Nevertheless, you can work out your own needs, thus budget, by simply looking at the typical prices listed below or in our articles, How Expensive is New Zealand? and How Much Does it Cost to Travel New Zealand?

NZ Transport Budget

• Car hire / day: NZ$30-$150
• 2-person campervan hire / day: NZ$60-$260
• Petrol / litre (0.3 gallons): NZ$1.90-$2.50  (Check out weekly fuel price data on the  MBIE website )
• Hop-on hop-off bus national pass/ year: NZ$1,000-NZ$2,000
• National coach bus / 4-hour trip: NZ$30-$80
• Used car (15+ years old): NZ$2,000-$5,000
• Used 2-person campervan (15+ years old): NZ$3,500-$15,000
• Domestic flights / one way: NZ$50-$240
• Train / one way: NZ$100-$260

NZ Accommodation Budget

• Hostel dorm bed / night: NZ$27-$35
• Double room in a hostel , motel or holiday park / night: NZ$80-$120
• Campervan powered site / two people per night: NZ$22-$40
• Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite / person per night: NZ$15 (see DOC campsite passes here )
• Motel self-contained unit / two people per night: NZ$140
• Hotel double room / night: NZ$160
• Freedom camping  with a self-contained vehicle : Free

NZ Activities Budget per Person

• Skydive from 15,000ft: NZ$339-$439
• Bungy Jump : NZ$150-$290
• White Water Rafting : NZ$100-$140
• Jetboat : NZ$80-$130
• Dolphin swimming : NZ$110-$160
• Whale watching : NZ$120-$150
• Glacier Hiking : NZ$390-$470
• Cruise in Milford Sound : NZ$60-$100
• Rotorua geothermal park : NZ$30-$70
• Horse Trekking : NZ$50-$150
• Canyoning : NZ$150-$300
• Hobbiton : NZ$80-$100
• Glowworm caving : NZ$125-$280
• Great Walk hut /night: NZ$32-$110

NZ Food Budget

• Main meal : NZ$30
• Pint of beer : NZ$8
• Small coffee : NZ$4.50
• Fastfood pizza : NZ$5
• Big Mac : NZ$5.20
• 1 litre (35fl oz) of milk : NZ$2.40
• A dozen eggs : NZ$5.40
• 1kg (2.2lbs) of rice : NZ$2
• 500g (1.1lbs) pasta : NZ$1.20
• A loaf of sliced bread : NZ$1.20
• 1kg (2.2lbs) cheese : NZ$11
• 100g (3.5oz) dry freeze coffee : NZ$7
• 1kg (2.2lbs) of apples : NZ$5
• 1kg (2.2lbs) of bananas : NZ$3
• 1kg (2.2lbs) of tomatoes : NZ$10
• 1kg (2.2lbs) of onions : NZ$2
• 1kg (2.2lbs) of chicken : NZ$13
• 1kg (2.2lbs) of beef mince : NZ$13.

Example Budget for New Zealand for One Week, Two Weeks, Three Weeks and One Month

We can’t stress enough how everyone’s budget will be different for travelling in New Zealand. Nevertheless, because we know that many of you like the average cost for a trip to New Zealand, here is an example of a New Zealand travel budget.

Car rental (inc fuel): NZ$90 per day + Private room: NZ$90 per day + Food (self-catering and restaurants): NZ$50 + Activities (paid and free): NZ$100 =  NZ$330 per day

How much does it cost to go to New Zealand for one week?  NZ$2,310

How much does it cost to go to New Zealand for two weeks?  NZ$4,620

How much does it cost to go to New Zealand for three weeks?  NZ$6,930

How much does it cost to go to New Zealand for one month?  NZ$9,900

Plan a New Zealand Trip According to Your Travel Style

Finally, this wouldn’t be the best travel guide to New Zealand without taking into account that everyone likes to holiday differently. Here at NZ Pocket Guide , we have travel guides for all styles of travel, including budget travellers, luxury travellers, honeymooners, families and foodies. If one of these fits your style, then jump ahead to the appropriate travel guide:

• The Travel Guide to New Zealand on a Budget
• The Travel Guide to New Zealand for Families
• The Honeymoon & Romantic Getaway Guide to New Zealand
• The Luxury Travel Guide to New Zealand
• The Foodie Guide to New Zealand

That’s all from the best travel guide to New Zealand. Well done for making it all the way to the end! If you found this FREE New Zealand travel guide useful, how about supporting what we do on Patreon ? We’ll leave you with some final travel wisdom, our  31 Tips for Travelling in New Zealand .

The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across New Zealand and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:

• Tourism New Zealand (General travel advice - Updated [2024])
• Immigration New Zealand (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2024])
• New Zealand Customs Service (Customs and Biosecurity - Updated [2024])
• New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD online platform - Updated [2024])
• Tiaki Promise (Care for people place and culture - Updated [2024])
• Safe Travel (NZ travel advisories - Updated [2024])
• Stats NZ (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2024])
• Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (Road and transport tips - Updated [2024])
• DriveSafe (Road safety - Updated [2024])
• Council websites and freedom camping maps (Local travel advice region by region - Updated [2024])
• AdventureSmart (Know before you go - Update [2024])

Our editorial standards : At NZ Pocket Guide, we uphold strict editorial standards to ensure accurate and quality content.

About The Author

This article has been reviewed and approved by Robin, who is the co-founder of NZ Pocket Guide. With more than 15 years of experience in the New Zealand tourism industry, Robin has co-founded three influential tourism businesses and five additional travel guides for South Pacific nations. He is an expert in New Zealand travel and has tested over 600 activities and 300+ accommodations across the country.

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From 1 January 2021, no loose or spare batteries are allowed in passengers' checked luggage. This includes batteries in their original retail packaging. There is also a limit of 20 loose or spare batteries of any type allowed in carry-on luggage, unless an airline has approved the carriage of more batteries. Each spare battery must be individually protected by being in retail packaging, individual bag, a protective pouch, or with tape placed over exposed terminals. This is due to changes to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations.

Many items are restricted for plane travel because they can, or have the potential to, cause harm to people and planes.

To ensure you're travelling safely and to prevent items being relinquished at security, we've listed some of the more common items below. If you're unsure, we recommend you check with your airline first.

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Carry-on baggage prohibited and restricted items

Local airport security restrictions on carry-on items vary from country to country and you may need to check local criteria on restricted items.  We recommend that you visit recalls.govt.nz for a list of products that have been recalled due to faults.

Quick list of prohibited items

• Sharp objects or cutting implements, such as knives, box cutters, letter openers, scissors, tradesman's tools, screwdrivers and darts
• Sporting goods or club like items, such as baseball bats, pool cues, golf clubs, lacrosse sticks, ski poles, brass knuckles, hammers, boomerangs and didgeridoos
• More than one box of matches or lighter (see additional information below)
• Firearms or weapons including replicas
• Nearly all flammable, explosive, corrosive or toxic items
• Printer or toner cartridges weighing 16oz or 453g or greater on flights departing to, through or from the USA, Vancouver and London
• Liquid oxygen systems (see gaseous oxygen cylinders under approval required below)
• Disabling devices containing an irritant or incapacitating substance, such as pepper spray
• Electric shock weapons containing dangerous goods such as explosives, compressed gas or lithium batteries
• Aerosols that are not medicinal or toiletry items
• Security type equipment - such as attaché cases, cash boxes and cash bags - that include lithium batteries, pyrotechnical material or other dangerous goods as part of the equipment
• Hoverboard, Mini-Segway, solo wheel, air wheel, balance wheel, Lithium powered skateboard or Personal transportation devices with on-board storage and similar lithium battery powered small recreational vehicles
• Installed or spare lithium batteries with ratings more than 160Wh or 8g lithium content, see travelling with lithium batteries
• Battery-powered wheelchairs or mobility devices may only be carried as checked-in baggage and you must tell us about them when you book. For information on travelling with each battery type, see services for people with wheelchairs
• Permeation devices for calibrating air quality monitoring equipment; but are allowed as checked-in baggage under strict conditions, contact us for details
• Samsung Note 7 cannot be carried, either on your person, in carry-on or in checked in luggage
• Durian fruit cannot be carried, either on your person, in carry-on or in checked in luggage
• Culturally or religiously significant items, such as Mere, Patu, Taiaha, Dirks, and Sgian Dubhs. Tokotoko is permitted in cabin only if required as a mobility aid. Kirpans are permitted in cabin only if blade is less than 6cm.

Check out our guide to the items you can't pack for your flight .

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When flying internationally , you can pack allowed LAGs (see below) in your carry-on baggage if you follow these requirements:

• All liquids, aerosols, gels or pastes must be in individual containers not larger than 100ml in volume. This includes any item you can pump, squeeze, spread, smear, spray, or spill (things like toothpaste, peanut butter, sunscreen, liquid electrolytes, and bug spray). If in doubt, put it in your checked bag or leave it at home.
• All containers must be in a re-sealable transparent plastic bag no larger than one litre (approximately 20cm x 20cm or 8" x 8")
• Only one bag per passenger
• The plastic bag must be sealed and taken out of other carry-on baggage at the screening point

You can also bring frozen icepacks and gel packs, but they need to meet the same LAGs requirements. They must be in containers not larger than 100ml in volume, and fit within the same re-sealable, transparent plastic bag.

There are exemptions for personal medications, baby products and dietary supplements in liquid, paste, aerosol or gel form (see sections below).

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These are the airline safety allowances for carry-on items, not the customs rules for any country. If you're travelling internationally, please check the customs laws for your destination before you pack.

• Durian fruit

  Allowed by airline (check the customs laws for your international destination)

• Alcoholic drinks in their retail packaging, 70% alcohol by volume and 5 litres per person, but for international travel unless they're 100ml or less, they should be purchased (duty free) after the security screening for the last flight of your journey, keep bottles and carry bags sealed and retain your receipts
• Liquid food, including water, juice, milk, soups and jams; for international flights see the LAGs section above
• Baby food (milk, sterilised water and liquid food) sufficient for journey if travelling with an infant, not limited to 100ml and does not have to fit in your transparent bag for international security screening, you may be asked to taste it to verify it's authentic, we recommend you arrange this before international check-in to prevent delays
• Dry food -  including sandwiches, biscuits, nuts and fruit - purchased after customs screening

Any medication should have a printed label identifying the medication and manufacturer's name. Diabetes related supplies/equipment may be carried (including syringes), however they will be inspected to ensure prohibited items are not concealed. We recommend you carry a letter from your doctor verifying the need for any medical items.

• Spare or loose batteries for medical devices, when in retail packaging or with their terminals insulated, for lithium batteries see travelling with lithium batteries
• Dry medicines
• Liquid medicines, sufficient for journey, with prescription or doctor's note if more than 100ml
• One thermometer containing mercury, medical or clinical type, for personal use and in a protective case
• Radioisotopic cardiac pacemakers or other devices, including those powered by lithium batteries, implanted into or fitted externally to a passenger
• Radiopharmaceuticals inside a passenger as the result of medical treatment, however we recommend you check with each airport regarding security screening requirements

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• Lithium battery powered portable medical devices with installed batteries
• Spare or loose lithium batteries for medical devices
• Gaseous (not liquid) oxygen or air cylinders required for medical use

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• Items with a sharp edge or point, except blunt-end scissors with a blade less than 6cm long
• Security type equipment, such as attaché cases, cash boxes and cash bags that include lithium batteries, pyrotechnical material or other dangerous goods as part of the equipment
• Disposable razors, not loose blades
• Hair curlers containing hydrocarbon gas, with safety cover securely fitted over the heating element, up to one per person, must not be used on board, no gas refills allowed
• Toiletry articles, including aerosols and those containing alcohol, provided accidental release of aerosols is prevented by a cap (see LAGs section above and quantities below)

Quantities - medicinal, toiletries and aerosols

• If you are purchasing these items after airport security screening the combined net quantity per passenger of all medicinal articles, toiletries and aerosols must not exceed 2kg (4.4lb) or 2L (2qt), and the net quantity of each single article must not exceed 0.5kg (1lb) or 0.5L (1pt)

Batteries and electrical

For any lithium batteries or devices containing them, see travelling with lithium batteries .

• Each person is limited to a maximum of 15 portable electronic devices, such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops, tablets etc.
• Spare or loose batteries up to a maximum of 20 batteries per person when in retail packaging or with their terminals insulated, isolated from any metal objects and protected against crushing, puncturing or pressure; for lithium battery restrictions see travelling with lithium batteries
• Portable electronic devices, with installed non-spillable batteries and up to two spare batteries, each battery not exceeding 12 Volt and 100 Watt hour (Wh) power rating, provided you have prevented the device from switching on unintentionally
• Energy efficient lamps or light bulbs in retail packaging and intended for personal or home use
• Fuel cells (and up to two spare fuel cartridges of allowed types) for powering portable electronic devices, such as cameras, cellular phones, laptop computers and camcorders. For allowed fuel cartridges and safety requirements, see travelling with fuel cells
• Personal vaporizers, such as e-cigarettes, e-cigars and e-pipes; must not be used or recharged on board, protected against accidental activation, each installed or spare battery not more than 100Wh or 2g lithium content

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All Alternative Smoking Products e.g. e-cigarettes, vaping devices, vaping liquid, herbal cigarettes etc., are not permitted for carriage. Penalties apply if they are carried.

Baggage trackers

Battery powered devices such as baggage trackers are now able to be carried in checked baggage while still in 'on' mode provided:

• The lithium ion battery does not exceed 2.7Wh
• The lithium metal battery does not exceed 0.3g of lithium metal

Devices exceeding the above limits must be completely turned 'Off' e.g. not in sleep mode etc.

Sporting and recreational equipment

• Hoverboard, Mini-Segway, solo wheel, air wheel, balance wheel, skateboard or personal transportation devices with on-board storage and similar lithium battery powered small recreational vehicles
• Internal combustion or fuel cell engines, even if the fuel and liquids have been drained
• Camping stoves with fuel containers that have contained a flammable liquid fuel
• Sharp objects, such as ski poles, javelins, hiking poles, harpoons, spear guns,
• Weapons, such as firearms, bows and crossbows
• Blunt instruments such as sports bats and sticks
• Spare or loose batteries when in retail packaging or with their terminals insulated, isolated from any metal objects and protected against  crushing, puncturing or pressure; for lithium battery restrictions see travelling with lithium batteries
• Heat producing articles, such as underwater torches and soldering irons, that are battery powered, provided the heat producing component and the battery are isolated from each other by removing one of them or a fuse; for lithium batteries see travelling with lithium batteries
• Lithium battery powered devices with installed batteries, 100Wh to 160Wh or a lithium content 2g to 8g, see travelling with lithium batteries
• Avalanche rescue backpack containing a cartridge of compressed gas
• Gas cartridges fitted into a self-inflating safety device such as a life jacket or vest

Mobility, battery-powered wheelchairs, gas-operated limbs

• Gas cylinders worn to operate mechanical limbs, non-flammable, non-toxic, including enough spare cylinders of a similar size to ensure an adequate supply for the journey

Tools and sharp objects

For any lithium batteries or tools containing them, see travelling with lithium batteries .

• Sharp tools and blades, such as screwdrivers, chisels and scraper blades, but they are allowed in checked-in baggage
• Blunt instruments, such as bars and hammers, but are they allowed in checked-in baggage
• Permeation devices for calibrating air quality monitoring equipment, but they are allowed as checked-in baggage under strict conditions - contact us for details
• Round-ended scissors with blade less than 6cm long
• Tweezers, knitting needles, crochet hooks
• Umbrellas and walking sticks
• Spare or loose batteries for tools when in retail packaging or with their terminals insulated, isolated from any metal objects and protected against  crushing, puncturing or pressure; for lithium battery restrictions see travelling with lithium batteries
• Heat producing items, such as underwater torches (diving lamps) and soldering irons, battery powered, only if the heat producing component and the battery are isolated from each other
• Thermometer or barometer, mercury filled

Culturally or religiously significant items

• Culturally or religiously significant items, such as Mere, Patu, Taiaha, Dirks, and Sgian Dubhs.
• Tokotoko is permitted in cabin only if required as a mobility aid
• Kirpans are permitted in cabin only if blade is less than 6cm

Find out more about travelling with culturally and religiously significant items.

Flammable, explosive, corrosive and toxic items

Nearly all flammable, explosive, corrosive and toxic items are not allowed on the aircraft, including:

• Lighter fuel and lighter refills, see more info below on what is allowed
• Flammable liquids, such as paint, varnish, solvents, petrol
• Bleaches, peroxide, acid
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Delta Airlines Boeing 767 flight forced to make emergency landing due to emergency exit slide falling off

A Boeing plane has been forced to make an emergency landing in New York after one of the aircraft's emergency slides fell off. 

Delta Airlines flight 520 departed JFK International Airport bound for LA on Friday morning (local time). 

However, about an hour into the flight, the crew declared an emergency and turned back to New York. 

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There were reports of a vibration coming from the plane. 

After landing, it was found an emergency slide had "separated from the aircraft", Delta said. 

Passengers continued their journey on a replacement aircraft shortly after.   

According to CBS News , the plane is now grounded pending evaluations. 

Delta told the broadcaster it was "supporting retrieval efforts and will fully cooperate in investigations". 

Another Boeing plane issue? Don't fall for the headlines. | Cruising Altitude

Not all issues involving Boeings are created equal. 

Boeing has been in the news a lot lately, and that’s partly because of me. As an aviation reporter, it’s my job to follow what’s going on at the company and update the public about any important developments. Where it gets a little muddier, though, is when some incident involves a Boeing airplane that is not specifically a Boeing Issue (caps intentional).

As a result of some very high-profile and serious safety incidents, Boeing is rightfully under a microscope now. But just because there’s a news appetite for it doesn’t mean that Boeing is responsible for everything that goes on with its aircraft once they leave the factory floor. 

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At a time when people are thinking about the planes they fly on more than usual, it can be hard to highlight relevant information without misleading readers into thinking there’s more malfeasance than there actually is.

It’s a newsroom conversation every time we see Boeing bubbling in news trends. My job is to hold Boeing accountable without fearmongering.

Aviation professionals agree that while Boeing and its practices deserve scrutiny, you should still feel all right flying on its planes.

So, let’s try to cut through the noise.

What’s wrong with Boeing?

“There are genuine worries about Boeing in terms of its performance as a company, its safety culture, its manufacturing culture,” Jon Ostrower, editor-in-chief of The Air Current , told me. 

It’s hard to boil down the problems at Boeing because they didn’t happen overnight. They’re systemic and the result of a series of small changes and corporate decisions over decades that de-emphasized engineering excellence and safety and put extra importance on shareholder returns. But that’s not the only thing.

“During COVID we had a lot of retirements that happened both on the pilot front and the mechanic front, and there was a lot of senior expertise that left,” Laurie Garrow, a civil engineering professor specializing in aviation at Georgia Tech, told me. “The senior expertise probably provided a series of checks and balances that are being relearned and reinstitutionalized in some companies.” 

Garrow is on a consulting contract with Boeing on unrelated issues. She said her perspective applies to not just Boeing but the aviation industry as a whole.

According to Ostrower, Boeing needs to change its corporate culture to emerge from the current shadow.

“Boeing’s behavior in terms of the design of the 737 Max is an aberration in an otherwise phenomenally safe system,” he said. “They need to put themselves back together, and I mean that quite literally. There has been an internal breakup of the company over decades that has fractured their workforce, both the engineers and the machinists, spiritually and geographically.”

Boeing is, of course, under investigation by federal regulators as a result of these issues. It’s unclear what the outcome of those investigations will be, but it seems likely that some internal company changes will be required. 

What airplane issues is Boeing responsible for?

“What’s going on at Boeing is distinctly separate from the types of issues that happen in service, that by the way, would largely go unnoticed or unreported on if it wasn’t what happened on Alaska 1282,” Ostrower said.

Said another way: A Boeing plane can be involved in an incident that has nothing to do with Boeing itself.

“There is a pile-on fixation that happens in the broader media landscape,” Ostrower said. “That is a function of how people are feeling about their confidence in Boeing, but it fundamentally is not related to anything that’s been going on at Boeing.” 

Garrow pointed out that aviation is extremely safe overall and has only gotten safer over time.

“A lot of the safety features have redundancy. A lot of the kinks have been worked out,” she said. “Not every aircraft flies perfectly, there are maintenance issues that happen, but they are getting increased scrutiny right now.” 

Of course, Boeing is responsible for manufacturing defects like the missing bolts that led to the Alaska Airlines explosive decompression earlier this year. But as an airframer, Boeing doesn’t manufacture things like engines – those are supplied by other companies – or place the tires on planes that have been in service for many years. Once an aircraft is away from the factory, airlines largely take over its maintenance.

“If a flight is delayed because of a problem, it’s because someone has noticed it and it’s being addressed,” Ostrower said. 

That’s the system working.

“These are incredibly complex machines, and they run at a reliability level that is truly extraordinary,” Ostrower added. “There are levels of redundancy. You can defer maintenance items in a safe and well-understood way. … 'This component wasn’t active on my airplane, and that’s fine, you can operate safely with that, it’s approved to do that.'”

What is an emergency landing?

Another gray area when it comes to the news is emergency landings. A casual traveler understandably hears the word “emergency” and thinks of the absolute worst case. Still, the Federal Aviation Administration allows, and in fact encourages, pilots to declare an emergency in any “ distress or urgency condition .” 

According to the pilot/controller glossary , that can include “a condition of being concerned about safety and of requiring timely but not immediate assistance.”

Aviation safety is built on redundancy and overcaution, so a pilot declaring an emergency is usually another sign that the system is working as designed. It doesn’t always bear being reported on.

Are Boeing airplanes safe?

The short answer is yes.

“Trust has been broken at Boeing and the airlines are paying for that,” Ostrower said. “It makes it really hard for us to say ‘Trust the airlines and their processes,’ but you have to because there’s ample evidence and ample history and safety culture to back that up.” 

Thousands of Boeing aircraft fly without incident every day. Eventually, the company’s place at the top of the news cycle will fade, though the focus on safety throughout aviation will remain as it always has.

“People shouldn’t have to think about what kind of airplane they’re getting on, and we need to get back to that,” Ostrower said. “The way we’re going to get back to that is through getting not just Boeing but the airlines on a reliable footing.” 

In the meantime, Garrow said, travelers should consider the bigger picture.

“The few times an aircraft has gone down or there has been a major accident. I personally have found it very difficult the next day to get on a flight if I’m traveling. Aviation has one of the best safety records of all of the modes and I personally don’t want to change my life – not go on my dream vacation to Europe or not go on my professional trip that I literally could not drive to – because of a fear of flying,” she said. “I just always remind myself that aviation has had one of the best safety records, and I’m comforted by the fact that I’m not driving the plane, that I have two experienced pilots that have been trained for multiple safety scenarios, and I’m in good hands when I travel.” 

Zach Wichter is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in New York. You can reach him at [email protected].

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Passengers ‘repulsed’ as mystery liquid trails from restroom down aisle on flight

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A Spirit Airlines plane takes off at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on June 1, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Photo / Getty Images

Clips showing an unknown liquid spilling out of an aircraft’s bathroom and trickling down the aisle on a US flight have caused a stir online.

Passengers who were travelling on the Spirit Airlines flight on Monday were shocked when a mysterious fluid began trailing down the plane’s aisle and turning into a stream of liquid soaking the aircraft’s carpet, reports the New York Post.

In footage shared online, flyers were visibly disgusted as they watched on in shock, with others trying to lighten the mood by sharing jokes about the dire circumstances.

One could be heard saying, “I love Spirit” in one of the clips.

The cameraman instructed travellers, “Pick your feet up” as a rush of water gushed down the plane, causing others to groan as they were repulsed by the strange liquid.

The video-taker shared on Storyful: “Passengers rush to lift their belongings and feet as a river then rushed down the centre, as the plane touched down.”

Those on the flight said the spillage seemed to be coming from the lavatory at the rear of the plane.

A spokesperson for Spirit Airlines said the liquid was “clean, potable water” that originated from “an issue with a potable water line connected to a sink in the rear lavatory”.

“Maintenance addressed the issue and cleared the aircraft to continue with its next scheduled flight,” the representative said.

Spirit Airlines recently copped backlash after a video of an airline worker swearing at a passenger went viral online.

In the TikTok clip, a Spirit Airlines employee is shown yelling at a woman waiting in line at the check-in desk at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

In the footage, the employee for the budget carrier asks the woman for her boarding pass.

“Show me your boarding pass. I want to see your boarding pass,” she’s heard saying.

The passenger holds her document folder up to the employee who begins to write something down on a pad of paper.

“This Spirit employee is very offended because this lady said something to her,” the man filming said, adding that it looked like she may stop the passenger from boarding her flight.

Passengers behind grow impatient and the employee tells them to go around the pair and continue on to the plane.

Eventually, the woman moves past the employee and walks towards the gate. “I will not miss my flight,” she says, as the employee follows her closely.

After seeming to collect the final details she needs, the Spirit employee is caught yelling “F**k you too” at the woman before storming off.

The crowd around her gasp in response and the man filming asks the passenger what happened to anger the employee.

“Wow, what did you say to her? She was really upset?” he asks but the woman simply smiles and continues walking towards the flight.

The video has since been removed from TikTok and uploaded to YouTube by the creator.

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Waikato and Bay of Plenty state highway works April/May 2024 

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NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and its contractors can hold their heads high and look back on a summer that has seen over 2000 lane kilometres of road renewals achieved nationwide says Andy Oakley, Waikato System Manager, Maintenance and Operations. 

Now, as colder nights become the norm, our contractors are preparing to move into winter road maintenance mode. Road users will also start to see crews proactively monitoring and maintaining the state highway network to ensure all roads are safe and accessible.  

“We continuously track the weather and have plans in place for when the temperatures drop and it looks like it may start to snow, or ice may form”, says Mr Oakley.

“Where we know it gets cold, we use Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA) to prevent ice from forming on the roads, and we have processes for managing the Central Plateau, particularly State Highway 1 Desert Road, when snow is on the way.  

“Our priority is always the safety of people using our roads and our crews. This may mean, at times, roads are closed, or travel times are slower than usual, however the most important thing is to arrive at your destination safely.” 

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