Air New Zealand kicks off the new year with whopper Aussie sale

An Air New Zealand Airbus A320-271N plane, registration ZK-NHB, arriving from Queenstown as flight ZK-NHB and taxiing to the international terminal of Sydney Kingsford-Smith Airport.   She is passing information signs about the main runway (red and white) and taxiways (yellow and black).  This image was taken from Shep's Mound, Mascot at sunset on 25 August 2023.
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    Air New Zealand is giving Australian customers the opportunity to tick travel locations off their itineraries for less in 2024, with its New Year sale.

    From today, Australian customers will be able to jump on board Air New Zealand flights from Sydney to Auckland from as little as $257 one way, or even to popular holiday spot Queenstown for $267.

    Aussies can also fly to the US with Air New Zealand with a quick stop over in Auckland. Flights from Sydney to Los Angeles or San Francisco start at $1,299 or $1,399 return respectively and Melburnians can catch a return trip to Los Angeles for as little as $1,444 return.

    Air New Zealand general manager for Australia Kathryn O’Brien said now is the perfect time for those with a New Year’s resolution to travel more and snap up affordable fares.

    “Aussies are a travel hungry bunch and we know there’s no better way to start your year than with getting travel booked in to look forward to. Whether looking for a quick jump across the ditch for a weekend in New Zealand or wanting to explore destinations further afield in the US, we have a huge number of low fares available for Australians,” O’Brien said.

    “With more flights across the Tasman than any other airline, Air New Zealand gives Aussies plenty of choice when it comes to exploring nearby destinations. Customers travelling with Air New Zealand can expect exceptional service, amazing New Zealand food and beverage onboard, and to experience the famous Kiwi ‘manaaki’ (care).

    “We expect sale fares will be snapped up swiftly so recommend getting in quickly to secure low fares for travel this year. We look forward to welcoming even more Aussie customers on board with Air New Zealand in 2024.”

    Air New Zealand’s sale starts today until 23:59 Friday 12 January for New Zealand destinations and until Wednesday 17 January for US destinations, unless sold out prior.

    Air New Zealand’s Australian sale fares starting from (all prices in AUD):

    • Sydney to Auckland from $257 one way;
    • Sydney to Queenstown from $267 one way;
    • Brisbane to Auckland from $276 one way;
    • Melbourne to Auckland from $266 one way;
    • Sydney to Los Angeles from $1299 return;
    • Sydney to San Francisco from $1399 return;
    • Melbourne to Los Angeles from $1444 return.

    (Featured Image: An Air New Zealand Airbus A320-271N taxiing to the international terminal of Sydney Kingsford-Smith Airport – iStock/SCM Jeans)

    Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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