Flying from Tauranga City Airport (TRG) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Tauranga City Airport to Auckland Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 40 minutes.
Tauranga and Auckland follow the same timezone, UTC+13.
Take your pick of 64 weekly Tauranga City Airport to Auckland Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest you can take. Air New Zealand operates the latest service of the day at 19:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your TRG to AKL flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Auckland (and then seeing more of New Zealand!) is easy with Air New Zealand. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Tauranga City Airport to Auckland Airport.
Most travelers choose to travel with Air New Zealand on this route.
Among carriers operating TRG to AKL flights, Air New Zealand is the most consistent for on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tauranga City Airport (TRG) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
At the moment, $58 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tauranga City Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $113. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from TRG to AKL, reserve your journey four months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Tauranga City Airport to Auckland Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from TRG to AKL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Tauranga City Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Tauranga City Airport (TRG)
When it comes to Tauranga City Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Tauranga City Airport from central Tauranga, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near TRG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tauranga City Airport to Auckland Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tauranga City Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars to explore Auckland and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Auckland Airport about four weeks before traveling.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 17 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Tauranga City Airport to Auckland Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Auckland. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Tauranga City Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you want to visit Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 59ºF and 75ºF.
July sees average temperatures of between 48ºF and 57ºF. Search for cheap tickets from TRG to AKL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Auckland. Around 310 miles away to the south, well-known attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 11 miles south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another favorite stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
