Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to New Zealand from £450

LGW — AKL
8 Oct — 15 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to New Zealand

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to New Zealand

Sat 5/1209:50 -
1 stop42h 30m
Sat 23/122:30 -
1 stop45h 00m
Deal found 7/9£736
Mon 2/1110:30 -
2 stops42h 10m
Mon 16/1106:15 -
2 stops61h 15m
Deal found 4/9£773
Mon 2/1117:00 -
2 stops38h 00m
Sat 14/1110:45 -
2 stops40h 15m
Deal found 6/9£778
Mon 30/1109:50 -
1 stop41h 25m
Mon 11/122:10 -
1 stop45h 20m
Deal found 4/9£790
Mon 2/1110:30 -
2 stops55h 35m
Wed 11/1118:00 -
2 stops49h 30m
Deal found 6/9£791
Sun 1/1117:00 -
1 stop34h 35m
Thu 12/1122:00 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 4/9£792
Sat 31/1020:20 -
2 stops30h 55m
Tue 10/1122:10 -
1 stop45h 20m
Deal found 4/9£793
Tue 8/1220:20 -
2 stops32h 00m
Thu 14/122:30 -
1 stop45h 00m
Deal found 8/9£793
Thu 17/921:55 -
1 stop30h 40m
Thu 15/1006:15 -
2 stops36h 25m
Deal found 7/9£794
Fri 23/1018:00 -
1 stop34h 35m
Mon 26/1022:00 -
1 stop45h 30m
Deal found 4/9£795
Fri 30/1017:00 -
1 stop34h 35m
Thu 12/1122:00 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 7/9£797
Wed 28/1017:00 -
1 stop34h 35m
Sat 7/1122:00 -
1 stop45h 30m
Deal found 6/9£798

Find flight deals from Gatwick to New Zealand

Round-trip from

£723

One-way from

£450

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,108
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 25/2-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 87h 30m total
  • London to New Zealand
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 15/9-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 00m total
  • London to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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LondonAuckland

LGW London Gatwick - AKL Auckland Intl

LGWAKL

London Gatwick

Thu 26/11

10:30-18:00

2 stops42h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£490

LondonAuckland

LGW London Gatwick - AKL Auckland Intl

LGWAKL

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

22:00-15:35

1 stop30h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£526

LondonWellington

LGW London Gatwick - WLG Wellington

LGWWLG

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

11:00-20:40

2 stops46h 40m

Wellington

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£570

LondonChristchurch

LGW London Gatwick - CHC Christchurch

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

17:00-00:35

2 stops42h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£594

LondonQueenstown

LGW London Gatwick - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Tue 15/9

21:35-19:40

3 stops59h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£599

LondonQueenstown

LGW London Gatwick - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

17:00-10:05

2 stops52h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£614

LondonDunedin

LGW London Gatwick - DUD Dunedin

LGWDUD

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

22:00-11:15

2 stops50h 15m

Dunedin

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£620

LondonWellington

LGW London Gatwick - WLG Wellington

LGWWLG

London Gatwick

Thu 17/9

20:35-19:20

3 stops59h 45m

Wellington

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£623

LondonAuckland

LGW London Gatwick - AKL Auckland Intl

LGWAKL

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

20:20-05:30

2 stops46h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£631

LondonChristchurch

LGW London Gatwick - CHC Christchurch

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Mon 15/2

14:50-10:40

3 stops30h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£645

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New Zealand?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to New Zealand (average of £820). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,520). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from London Gatwick Airport to New Zealand have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Walter,Aug 2026

DPS - SIN

My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Walter,Aug 2026

DPS - SIN

My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Walter,Aug 2026

DPS - SIN

My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Walter,Aug 2026

DPS - SIN

My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Walter,Aug 2026

DPS - SIN

My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Walter,Aug 2026

DPS - SIN

My experience with Cathay Pacific started badly and only became more frustrating as the trip continued. It began when my original flight, which I had booked in Business Class, was canceled. Because of the cancellation, I was involuntarily downgraded. I understood that disruptions happen and was willing to accept the downgrade, but the way Cathay Pacific handled the situation afterward was extremely disappointing. The biggest issue was the lack of communication between airports. When I arrived at the next airport, the staff apparently had no record or confirmation that Cathay Pacific had downgraded me. As a result, I was forced to wait approximately an hour and a half while they tried to verify what had happened and determine how to handle my reservation. This happened at around 2:00 a.m., after an exhausting travel day that had already stretched to roughly 22 hours because of delays. At that point, I was completely exhausted and simply wanted to get to my destination and rest. Having to spend another 90 minutes resolving an issue that should have already been documented and communicated internally made an already difficult travel experience considerably worse. What was even more disappointing was the refund process. Because I had paid for Business Class but was involuntarily downgraded, I expected the fare difference to be refunded automatically. Instead, I discovered that I had to contact Cathay Pacific myself to request reimbursement. When I called, I was initially told that my situation did not qualify for a refund and that I would only be offered a travel voucher. I found that response unacceptable. I had paid for Business Class transportation that Cathay Pacific ultimately did not provide. A voucher requiring me to spend money with the airline again is not the same as refunding money for a service that was never delivered. After several heated minutes of discussion, Cathay Pacific finally agreed to refund both tickets. The cancellation itself was understandable. Even the involuntary downgrade was something I was prepared to accept given the circumstances. What made this experience unacceptable was the poor communication between airports, the lengthy middle-of-the-night delay caused by Cathay Pacific’s internal handling of the downgrade, and then having to argue simply to receive a refund for the Business Class service I had paid for but did not receive. For an airline that markets itself as a premium international carrier, I expected significantly better communication, customer service, and handling of an involuntary downgrade. Unfortunately, after this experience, Cathay Pacific has lost my confidence as a customer. This will be the last time I choose to fly with them.

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China SouthernCheapest£549Average£924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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