Flying from Devonport Airport (DPO) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland is two hours ahead of Devonport and is in the UTC+13 timezone.
Your DPO to AKL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Devonport Airport to Auckland Airport. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a popular stopover on the DPO to AKL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Devonport Airport (DPO) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Devonport Airport to Auckland Airport flight is $354. A round-trip ticket right now is $629. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DPO to AKL if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Devonport Airport to Auckland Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DPO to AKL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Devonport Airport to Auckland Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Devonport Airport (DPO)
78.95% of flights taking off from Devonport Airport make it to their destination on time.
Devonport Airport is around 13 kilometers from central Devonport. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Devonport Airport to Auckland Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DPO:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you're getting in on a late Devonport Airport to Auckland Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near AKL:
Travel at your own pace with an Auckland Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and chase adventure across Auckland and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Auckland Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is roughly 27 kilometers from central Auckland. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Devonport Airport to Auckland Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Auckland in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Devonport Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from DPO to AKL in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometers south of Auckland, a visit to Wellington will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Manukau City is another essential stop in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometers south-east of Auckland. No journey is complete without experiencing Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.