Travelling from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Narita International Airport to Auckland Airport is 10 hours 30 minutes.
Auckland is four hours ahead of Tokyo and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
Flights from NRT to AKL start at 14:30 — the earliest with Air New Zealand. The latest departure is at 19:45 with Air New Zealand. In total, you can choose from ten weekly Narita International Airport to Auckland Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your NRT to AKL flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Air New Zealand is your ticket to exploring Auckland (and maybe even some other exciting corners of New Zealand!). Browse the direct flights from Narita International Airport to Auckland Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air New Zealand.
Air New Zealand ranks as the top on-time carrier for NRT to AKL flights, with 81.18% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Narita International Airport to Auckland Airport. These are the top stopovers between NRT and AKL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Brisbane Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
At the moment, R 6,604 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Narita International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 10,271. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from NRT to AKL.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Auckland Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from NRT to AKL.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Narita International Airport to Auckland Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Narita International Airport (NRT)
NRT's address is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
70.53% of flights departing from Narita International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Narita International Airport from central Tokyo, it'll take about 1 hour by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel near NRT? If you're boarding an early flight from Narita International Airport to Auckland Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Narita International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Pick up an Auckland Airport rental car and discover Auckland and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Yes rentals and Bargain Rental Cars are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Auckland Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Auckland. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Narita International Airport to Auckland Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Auckland. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Narita International Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NRT to AKL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Auckland. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in New Zealand, consider Manukau City, roughly 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church are key highlights.