How to find cheap flights to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
At the moment, £658 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Hamilton International Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to HLZ for £867.
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Around one month ahead is the perfect time to book tickets to Hamilton, where Hamilton International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for locking in the lowest fares.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Hamilton. This will show you all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Hamilton International Airport.
Best time to go to Hamilton
June is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight to Hamilton.
To find the cheapest month for flights to HLZ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Fly to Hamilton in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to HLZ, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
Travel in April if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Hamilton are typically cheaper.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. February brings the warmest days in Hamilton, with averages of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Ranging from 4ºC to 14ºC, July sees the lowest temperatures.
With five days of rain on average, January is the driest month in Hamilton.
Rain is more likely in August, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Flying to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and jump on a direct flight to Hamilton International Airport. Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly nonstop to Hamilton.
Consider booking your HLZ plane ticket with Air New Zealand. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 76% of flights into this hub arriving on time.
The timezone at HLZ is UTC+13.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to HLZ? These hotels near Hamilton International Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
You can book a car hire in HLZ with leading suppliers such as Ezi, Thrifty and Avis. Get behind the wheel and get ready to discover Hamilton and beyond.
Hamilton International Airport has an on-time performance of 73%. This percentage shows how often flights from HLZ arrive without running late.
Hamilton International Airport is located in Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand.
Getting to central Hamilton from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
Central Hamilton is about 16 kms (10 miles) from HLZ.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to HLZ, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.
Expect the journey to take about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Hamilton:
Hamilton highlights
Jump off your flight to Hamilton and find your way to these popular attractions:
Hamilton Pools: A classic place to start your city tour, this landmark is around 3 kms (2 miles) north-west of the city centre.
Hamilton Gardens Guided Tour: Look for a place to sit and take a breather here while exploring Hamilton. This park is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) south-east of the centre.
Eden Park: Need another great reason to visit Hamilton? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is about 6 kms (4 miles) north of the city centre.
How to get to Manukau City from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)
The nearby city of Manukau City is about 121 kms (75 miles) from HLZ. The drive to the centre in a ride-share or cab will take around 1 hour 20 minutes.
If you're planning to catch public transport, it'll take roughly 5 hours 5 minutes to get where you're going.
Travelling from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Tauranga
About 72 kms (45 miles) away, Tauranga is another city that's not far from Hamilton International Airport. It takes around 2 hours 40 minutes to make the trip by public transport from HLZ.
The drive time to Tauranga is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Explore more of New Zealand
New Zealand has plenty more waiting for you. Keep going to Auckland, located around 121 kms (75 miles) north-west of Hamilton. Rangitoto Island, Auckland Bridge Climb and Bungy and Auckland Waterfront are a few of its must-sees. Auckland Airport (AKL) is the city's closest major airport.
Manukau City is another top destination in New Zealand and is roughly 105 kms (65 miles) north-west of Hamilton. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Japanese park, C3 Manukau and Kotuku House.
Roughly 72 kms (45 miles) east of Hamilton, Tauranga is worth working into your travels. Top reasons to go include Mauao / Mount Maunganui summit, Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park and Maunganui Beach.