Cheap flights from London to Auckland from £499

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Auckland (average of £1,047). Flying from London to Auckland in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,754). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

• What airports serve London to Auckland?

  When it’s time to fly from London to the New Zealand-based city of Auckland you will leave the UK from Heathrow Airport (LHR). Being the UK’s busiest and largest airport, it is well-equipped to handle the masses of travellers that go through its gates every day. However, if you are embarking on an international flight you will need to make sure you are at the airport at least three hours before take-off. You can reach Heathrow from London central by travelling the Underground Tube train from many points, or alternatively taxi or Uber. When you land in Auckland you will be using the Auckland Airport (AKL), based in Mangere, which is 13 miles out from Auckland central. Reaching the city is easy via several bus lines that run from the Arrivals terminals 24/7. Rideshare is a popular means of transport, acting in a similar way to a taxi for multiple people at varied drop-offs. Taxis and Ubers are also easily obtained from Auckland Airports Arrivals Terminal.

• Which airlines fly directly from London to Auckland?

  Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Auckland from London, probably due to the sheer distance of the trip. British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airlines and ANA all offer one-stop trips with stopovers that range from Doha, Singapore, Doha and Hong Kong, respectively. More common are the two-stop flights, which are catered for by airline carriers such as Emirates, British Airways, Air New Zealand, Qatar, Sinapore Airlines, ANA, Qanatas Airways, Lot Polish Airlines and others. Stopover points are incredibly varied on this flight, with Asia or the Middle East taking preference. You can tailor-make your package according to budget and time.

• What are the stopover options between London to Auckland?

  On the London to Auckland trip, you will have several stopover options, as it is a very common route. Flying with British Airways you can stop in Doha with a 20h05min change-over time on a one-stop flight, giving you a flying time of over 48 hours and worth it if you want to sleep in a hotel. If you want to reach Auckland sooner, Singapore Airlines offer a layover in Singapore for roughly 1h35min, which will take your flying time to on average 24h25min. Qatar Airlines offer a layover in Doha for roughly 3h10min, which sees an average of 28h45min flying time and ANA offer a layover in Hong Kong of 3h40 on average, giving you a journey of approximately 26h. The two-stop flight options vary greatly in time and layover locations. They are surprisingly fast trips as some layovers are done in a shorter time. With Lot and Air New Zealand you can stop in Warsaw and Tokyo with layovers that average between 1 and 2 hours. Your total flying time averages 26h40min. Generally two-stop flights have longer travel times, such as the British Airways and Air New Zealand flights that offer Doha as your first layover with a roughly 20h35min change-over and then Brisbane with a 1h30min change-over. Two-stop flights do not always determine price though, so check for one-stop flights that can get you to Auckland sooner at comparable rates.

• Do I need a passport or visa to fly from London to Auckland?

  In theory, British travellers will not need to obtain a visa when visiting any city in New Zealand, including Auckland. However, you will need to get what they term a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority, also known as NZeTA before travelling. This is essentially a visa waiver and can be obtained through the New Zealand Immigration website.

• What airport do you fly into for flights to Auckland from London?

  Auckland Intl (AKL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London to Auckland. You should not have trouble finding flights to Auckland Intl from London; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 27 airlines have flights to the Auckland airport from London. It is only a 11.1 mi journey from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Auckland’s city center.

• Can I find flights from London to Auckland for under £700 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Auckland for under £700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Eastern for just £605, but on average you can expect to pay £646.

• Are there last-minute flights available from London to Auckland for under £800?

  There are currently 20+ open flights from London to Auckland within the next 7 days for less than £800.

• What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Auckland round-trip?

  Our cheapest airline available from London to Auckland is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £605 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air China, starting at £607. China Eastern is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

• What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Auckland one-way?

  For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £499. Users have also found prices from £510 and £518 on China Southern and Hainan Airlines, respectively.

• What are the most popular routes from London to Auckland?

  The most popular flight routes from London to Auckland are London Heathrow - Auckland Intl, London Gatwick - Auckland Intl and London Stansted - Auckland Intl.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Auckland?

  When booking a flight from London to Auckland, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Air Canada or Aeromexico as they are the most popular for this route.

• What does LHR to AKL mean?

  LHR and AKL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LHR to AKL refers to a flight route from London Heathrow Airport to Auckland Intl Airport. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), London City Airport (LCY), London Southend Airport (SEN).

• Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Auckland?

  Flights departing from London and landing in Auckland stopover in Guangzhou most frequently. Shanghai sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from London to Auckland. Doha sees the third most stopovers on flights from London to Auckland.

• What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Guangzhou?

  Yide Lu, Guangzhou Zoo, and China Guangzhou Wholesale Market are currently the most popular points of interest in Guangzhou at the moment. Yide Lu, Guangzhou Zoo and China Guangzhou Wholesale Market are located about 19.5 mi, 17.2 mi, and 16.8 mi, respectively from Guangzhou Baiyun if you are interested in checking them out.

• What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Shanghai?

  Shanghai travellers tend to visit Shanghai Disneyland, Jing'an Temple, and People's Square more than any other notable places. Travellers on a stopover in Shanghai can visit Shanghai Disneyland, Jing'an Temple, and People's Square, by travelling 8.7 mi, 22.0 mi, and 20.3 mi, respectively after landing at Shanghai Pu Dong.

• Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Auckland flights?

  The least popular stopover on flights from London to Auckland is Dallas. London to Auckland flights stopping in Hong Kong are the next rarest. Dubai comes in third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on London to Auckland flights.

• Can I find deals for flights from London to Auckland that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your London to Auckland flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from London to Auckland with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter London to Auckland flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

• Can I find deals for flights from London to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

  Yes. In addition to deals on London to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

• How can I find direct flights from London to Auckland?

  After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Auckland.

• Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Auckland?

  Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Auckland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

• Can I find deals for flights from London to Auckland that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from London to Auckland offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from London to Auckland?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on London to Auckland flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the London to Auckland flight deals updated?

  The London to Auckland flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 8/5.