Cheap flights to New Plymouth

Popular airlines with direct flights to New Plymouth

  • Air New Zealand
    Fly to New Plymouth (NPL)
    • Auckland
      Direct flights every day
      55 min +
    • Wellington
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Christchurch
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +

Popular airports near New Plymouth

  • New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
    New Plymouth New Zealand 12 min 6 mi
  • Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
    Palmerston North New Zealand 2 hr 59 min 119 mi
  • Hamilton Airport (HLZ)
    Hamilton New Zealand 3 hr 4 min 106 mi
  • Auckland Airport (AKL)
    Auckland New Zealand 4 hr 23 min 147 mi

When to fly to New Plymouth

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Apr – Jul
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Dec – Mar
Most popular and higher prices

About New Plymouth

New Plymouth is a city on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island. It’s known for its coastal walkway stretching from Bell Block to Port Taranaki. Te Rewa Rewa Bridge has views of towering Mount Taranaki. The Govett-Brewster Art Gallery shows contemporary exhibitions. Close by, Pukekura Park has botanical gardens and birdlife. Subalpine forests and waterfalls characterise Egmont National Park to the south.

Frequently asked questions about flying to New Plymouth

What counts as the best airline for your flights to New Plymouth really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly to New Plymouth.

In terms of direct flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular, flying directly from 3 cities. Air New Zealand flies to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) .

  • Air New Zealand offers direct flights to New Plymouth from 3 cities. The most frequent departures are: Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
New Plymouth has a wet, temperate climate with mild summers (Dec–Feb) and cool winters (Jun–Aug). Peak visiting times are Dec–Jan and Mar–Apr. Popular regional events include the TSB Bank Festival of Lights (Dec–Feb), with light displays in Pukekura Park.
New Plymouth is served by only one major airport: New Plymouth Airport, 6 mi away from the city center.
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