Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Adelaide Airport to Auckland Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Adelaide.
You can choose from six weekly Adelaide Airport to Auckland Airport flights. The 10:55 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest flight available. Air New Zealand operates the latest service of the day at 11:55.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ADL to AKL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Air New Zealand is your gateway to exploring Auckland (and maybe even some other exciting parts of New Zealand!). Check out the direct flights from Adelaide Airport to Auckland Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air New Zealand on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating ADL to AKL flights is Air New Zealand. Its services land without delay 78.57% of the time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adelaide Airport to Auckland Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ADL and AKL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Gold Coast Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Right now, ج.م. 9,551 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 16,983. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ADL to AKL by booking at least three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Adelaide Airport to Auckland Airport is February. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ADL to AKL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Adelaide Airport to Auckland Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
When it comes to Adelaide Airport's on-time performance, 75.6% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Adelaide Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ADL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Auckland Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you're getting in on a late Adelaide Airport to Auckland Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near AKL:
Explore without limits with an Auckland Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and experience more of Auckland and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The quietest month for a flight from Adelaide Airport to Auckland Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Auckland based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Adelaide Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you'd like to go to Auckland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ADL to AKL in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Auckland, now it's time to explore other corners of New Zealand. Journey about 499 kilometres south to Wellington to check off its leading sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another favourite stop in New Zealand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
