Destination Profile
Spread over a whopping 17,000 islands, carved by smoking volcanos and dotted with megacities that pulse with life and culture, Indonesia is a jewel of a travel destination. There are oodles of airlines that offer cheap flights to Indonesia from New Zealand these days. The trip typically takes in the region of 12-18 hours, with the best-priced departures on offer from the main airports of Christchurch and Auckland. Common arrivals are into Jakarta, the fizzing and energetic capital on Java island (head there for coffee and rainforests). Other popular links go to Bali, where your days can be filled with surf lessons and temple hopping.
Get lost in mystical Bali for visions of Hindu shrines, powerful surf breaks, and bumping nightlife alike.
Encounter prehistoric dragons at the Komodo National Park. Oh, and there are pink-tinted beaches and dusty mountains to wonder at to boot!
Dating from the 9th century, the Borobudur Temple is a Mahayana Buddhist wonder that towers over central Java.
Right now, the most affordable month to take a flight to Indonesia is March/2026. The most expensive time is February/2026.
Air New Zealand fly direct between New Zealand and Indonesia.
Qantas Airways is the cheapest airline to fly to Indonesia from New Zealand.
The best airline to fly from New Zealand to Indonesia is Qatar Airways. If you would like non-stop flights then Air New Zealand is best. The best budget airline is Jetstar.