New Zealand Β· 142 miles (229 km)

New Plymouth (NPL) to Auckland (AKL) flights

One airline flies nonstop from New Plymouth (NPL) to Auckland (AKL): Air New Zealand. The two airports are 142 miles (229 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Wellington and Christchurch.

Airlines flying nonstop from NPL to AKL

  • Air New Zealand logo
    Air New ZealandStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it

Book NPL to AKL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

NPL to AKL with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Wellington (WLG)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Christchurch (CHC)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo

NPL to AKL: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from NPL to AKL?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from New Plymouth (NPL) to Auckland (AKL).

How far is New Plymouth from Auckland by plane?

New Plymouth (NPL) and Auckland (AKL) are 142 miles (229 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book NPL to AKL award flights?

12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does NPL to AKL cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for NPL to AKL with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between New Plymouth and Auckland?

The most direct connections are through Wellington (WLG) and Christchurch (CHC). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air New Zealand through Wellington.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.