My favourite travel destination, New Zealand, is finally opening up and we are once again seeing decent flight prices from Singapore.
These are normal fares, not a “deal”
Although these fares are no longer insane, I would only call them a deal when they go below S$850. As a comparison, we were seeing sub-S$800 fares (on Qantas) from Singapore to some New Zealand cities before the pandemic and I am hoping that they will return soon.
Related: What counts as a good flight deal?
Flight prices to New Zealand
At the moment, I am only seeing decent fares on Air New Zealand.
These flight prices can be found for travel from August to November 2022 (Winter to Spring).
To find dates with these fares, I recommend using Google Flights and searching with flexible dates.
| City | Lowest fare |
|---|---|
| Auckland | S$989 |
| Christchurch | S$997 |
Can you use miles to fly to New Zealand?
Redeeming 62,000 Krisflyer miles for a one-way Business Class is a Singapore Airlines Krisflyer sweet spot, in my view. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to find “saver” award availability between Singapore and New Zealand in the coming months.
Related: Sweet Spots: Best ways to redeem Singapore Airlines Krisflyer miles
Is New Zealand open? How can I enter?
Yes, New Zealand is now open for fully-vaccinated tourists from visa-waiver countries. Visit this official page for the most up-to-date steps, including testing requirements.
Bottom line
Air fares for flights between Singapore and New Zealand are returning to pre-pandemic levels. While these are not “must-buy” fares, you will not feel like you’ve been robbed, after paying for them.
Very good info