Travelling from Tontouta Airport (NOU) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Tontouta Airport to Auckland Airport.
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is two hours ahead of Noumea.
Take your pick of eight weekly Tontouta Airport to Auckland Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Aircalin is the earliest flight you can take. Air New Zealand operates the latest service of the day at 12:35.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your NOU to AKL flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Air New Zealand is your gateway to exploring Auckland (and perhaps some other exciting corners of New Zealand!). Browse the direct flights from Tontouta Airport to Auckland Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air New Zealand on this route.
Aircalin is the most punctual carrier that operates NOU to AKL flights. A reliable 84.62% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Tontouta Airport to Auckland Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between NOU and AKL include:
Nadi International Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tontouta Airport (NOU) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
$559 is the lowest price for a one-way Tontouta Airport to Auckland Airport flight. A return flight starts at $875. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from NOU to AKL by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tontouta Airport to Auckland Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from NOU to AKL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Tontouta Airport to Auckland Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tontouta Airport (NOU)
58.18% of flights taking off from Tontouta Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Noumea to Tontouta Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Have an early flight from Tontouta Airport to Auckland Airport? Stay at a hotel near NOU, like Karenga Appartel Tontouta. B&B Tontout'ailes will also put you moments from check-in.
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
Consider booking a hotel close to AKL if you're catching a late Tontouta Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Auckland Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Auckland. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Tontouta Airport to Auckland Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Auckland. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Tontouta Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NOU to AKL in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've visited Auckland, now it's time to discover other parts of New Zealand. Journey about 499 kilometres south to Wellington to check off its popular sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Manukau City is another favourite destination in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. No journey is complete without visiting Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.