Quick & Dirty Itinerary for New Zealand (With Flight Deals) 

 
 

Quick & Dirty Itinerary for New Zealand (With Flight Deals) 

Hello friends!!

There are some awesome flights right now across the US to fly into Auckland around or over Thanksgiving. I’ve linked all the flights, where to stay, and a list of to-dos.

Let’s dive in!

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WHAT TO DO IN NEW ZEALAND

📍 Waiheke Island:

Escape the hustle and bustle of Auckland and venture to the enchanting Waiheke Island. This island paradise is just a short ferry ride away and offers a perfect blend of stunning beaches, boutique vineyards, and picturesque landscapes.

🛥 Milford Sound Cruises:

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its dramatic fjords and towering peaks.

Here are some cruise options for you:

📍 The Onsen Hot Pools:

Treat yourself to an indulgent and relaxing experience at The Onsen Hot Pools in Queenstown. Nestled amidst the picturesque mountains, these private hot pools offer panoramic views and a sense of serenity. Soak in the soothing mineral-rich waters, basking in the tranquility of the surrounding landscapes.

⭐️ Glow Worm Caves:

Venture into the enchanting world of glow worm caves in Waitomo. Embark on a mesmerizing boat ride through dark underground caverns illuminated by the luminescent glow worms that create a celestial-like spectacle on the cave ceilings.

Here are some tour options for you:

📍 Lake Tekapo for the Lupins:

Visit Lake Tekapo during the blooming season to witness a dazzling display of colorful lupins blanketing the lakeshore and November is the perfect time to see these flowers.

📍 Hobbiton:

Calling all Lord of the Rings fans! Step into the fantastical world of Hobbiton, where the beloved movie series was brought to life. Take a guided tour of the charming Hobbit holes, stroll through lush gardens, and enjoy a pint of ale at the Green Dragon Inn.

Here are some tour options for you:

⛰ Hike, Bike, Bungee Jump, etc.:

Embrace the spirit of adventure in New Zealand by indulging in adrenaline-pumping activities.

WHERE TO STAY IN NEW ZEALAND

Hotels in Auckland

Park Hyatt Auckland

SO/ Auckland

Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour

Hotels in Queenstown

Eichardt's Private Hotel

Azur Luxury Lodge

Sofitel Queenstown Hotel

If you are interested in getting VIP perks at these hotels at no extra cost to you, reach out to me, and we’ll get planning!

FLIGHT DEALS TO NEW ZEALAND FOR NOV. 2023

I tried to find the:

  • Best deals

  • Layovers that aren’t god awful

  • Flights over Thanksgiving (so you don’t have to use as much PTO)

    If the prices went up, check out Google Flights or reach out to me, and I can try to find you a new flight.

  • DEPARTURE: Sun, Nov 19

    RETURN: Thu, Nov 30

    COST: $1,023

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $585 cheaper

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: Delta

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Sun, Nov 19

    RETURN: Thu, Nov 30

    COST: $1,158

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $585 cheaper

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: Delta

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Fri, Nov 24

    RETURN: Tue, Dec 5

    COST: $970

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $694 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Tue, Nov 21

    RETURN: Fri, Dec 1

    COST: $1,162

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $802 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 2 layovers both ways

    AIRLINE: Delta

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Wed, Nov 15

    RETURN: Wed, Nov 29

    COST: $987

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $878 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Mon, Nov 20

    RETURN: Thu, Nov 30

    COST: $1,058

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $621 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Mon, Nov 20

    RETURN: Thu, Nov 30

    COST: $1,342

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $478 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 2 layovers both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Mon, Nov 20

    RETURN: Thu, Nov 30

    COST: $1,133

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $773 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Mon, Nov 20

    RETURN: Thu, Nov 30

    COST: $1,763

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $981 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: Delta

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Sun, Nov 12

    RETURN: Wed, Nov 22

    COST: $1,074

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $745 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Sat, Nov 18

    RETURN: Tue, Nov 28

    COST: $1,798

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: 🟡 Typical

    LAYOVER: Nonstop

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Sun, Nov 19

    RETURN: Thu, Nov 30

    COST: $1,158

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $898 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: Delta

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Sun, Nov 19

    RETURN: Thu, Nov 30

    COST: $1,498

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $649 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Mon, Nov 13

    RETURN: Wed, Nov 22

    COST: $1,087

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $649 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Sun, Nov 19

    RETURN: Fri, Dec 1

    COST: $1,475

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $481 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: Air Canada

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Wed, Nov 22

    RETURN: Mon, Dec 4

    COST: $1,103

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $879 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Wed, Nov 22

    RETURN: Tue, Dec 5

    COST: $1,165

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $766 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Thu, Nov 23

    RETURN: Tue, Dec 5

    COST: $998

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $415 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: Delta

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Wed, Nov 22

    RETURN: Mon, Dec 4

    COST: $898

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $358 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: Delta

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Fri, Nov 24

    RETURN: Tue, Dec 5

    COST: $988

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $968 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Wed, Nov 22

    RETURN: Mon, Dec 4

    COST: $1,473

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $848 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Sun, Nov 19

    RETURN: Thu, Nov 30

    COST: $1,047

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $786 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Wed, Nov 22

    RETURN: Tue, Dec 5

    COST: $1,097

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $568 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Wed, Nov 22

    RETURN: Tue, Dec 5

    COST: $1,032

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $822 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Sat, Nov 25

    RETURN: Thu, Dec 7

    COST: $1,219

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $664 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Wed, Nov 22

    RETURN: Mon, Dec 4

    COST: $1,323

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: 🟡 Typical

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: Delta

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Tue, Nov 21

    RETURN: Sun, Dec 3

    COST: $1,186

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $445 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Wed, Nov 22

    RETURN: Mon, Dec 4

    COST: $1,186

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $261 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: Delta

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Thu, Nov 23

    RETURN: Tue, Dec 5

    COST: $1,251

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: 🟡 Typical

    LAYOVER: Nonstop

    AIRLINE: Air New Zealand

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Wed, Nov 22

    RETURN: Tue, Dec 5

    COST: $1,103

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $590 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Wed, Nov 22

    RETURN: Mon, Dec 4

    COST: $1,133

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $818 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: American

    LINK: Google Flights link

  • DEPARTURE: Sun, Nov 19

    RETURN: Thu, Nov 30

    COST: $1,523

    PRICE VS AVERAGE: ✅ $749 cheaper than usual

    LAYOVER: 1 layover both ways

    AIRLINE: Delta

    LINK: Google Flights link

I hope you found this quick and dirty itinerary helpful! I’d love to help you with your trip (just with hotels or a full-on itinerary). Reach out if you want to start planning your adventure!

 
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