Find flights
Travel Guide

Cheap flights to Whakatane

— WHK
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Travel insights for flights to Whakatane

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Whakatane including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

Rainfall in Whakatane by month

Plan your trip to Whakatane by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Whakatane ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Whakatane when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Whakatane by month

Plan your trip to Whakatane by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Whakatane, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

Getting around Whakatane

Whakatane offers public transportation but travellers should keep in mind that it is very limited. Still, tourists can travel to some of the area’s major destinations by public transportation. Hiring a car is a much more convenient option when visiting Whakatane. In fact, many visitors prefer to join a tour group, which typically uses a private bus for transportation, and combine the experience with a hire car when exploring the city.

Getting from the Airport to the City

The city has its own small airport, Whakatane Airport (WHK), about 9km from the heart of the city.  Although not an international airport, there are direct flights from Auckland and Wellington. Hire cars are available at the airport, as are shuttle services, but no public transport serves the area. Visitors will need to arrange for private transportation into the city.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Whakatane?

    For a flight to Whakatane, you will be flying into Whakatane. Whakatane (WHK) is just 5.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Whakatane if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Whakatane on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Does Whakatane have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Whakatane can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Whakatane?

    Yes. Whakatane has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Whakatane Homestay Leaburn Farm is the closest property to Whakatane (1.0 mi away from Whakatane).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Whakatane?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights to Whakatane via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Whakatane?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights to Whakatane by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and we put them in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Whakatane with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights to Whakatane flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Whakatane become cheaper?

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up Price Alerts. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide your email address. That’s it!

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.