from $1254
23 April, 2026
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.
Currently, the cheapest month to fly to Indonesia is April/2026. December/2026 is the most expensive time of year to fly to Indonesia.
Air New Zealand and Wamos Air fly direct between New Zealand and Indonesia.
The cheapest airline that flies to Indonesia from New Zealand is Qantas.
The best airline to fly between New Zealand and Indonesia is Singapore Airlines. Air New Zealand is the best for direct flights. Jetstar is the best low-cost airline.