Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tontouta Airport (NOU): what you need to know
A direct flight from Auckland Airport to Tontouta Airport takes an average of 3 hours 7 minutes. The timezone in Noumea is UTC+11, which is 2 hours behind Auckland.
Choose from 8 weekly flights from Auckland Airport to Tontouta Airport. The 08:00 departure with Aircalin is the earliest you can take between AKL and NOU. Aircalin operates the last service of the day at 15:20 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Auckland Airport to Tontouta Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the popular stopovers between AKL and NOU:
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Tontouta Airport (NOU)
C$283 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Auckland Airport to Tontouta Airport. A return flight starts from C$703. These prices can change based on demand.
Book 3 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from AKL to NOU.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Auckland Airport to Tontouta Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near AKL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Tontouta Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Tontouta Airport (NOU)
Arriving late on a flight from Auckland Airport to Tontouta Airport? Collect your bags and go straight to a hotel. Two great choices close to NOU are B&B Tontout'ailes and Karenga Appartel Tontouta.
Getting from Tontouta Airport (NOU) to central Noumea
Tontouta Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the center of Noumea. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Tontouta Airport (NOU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Auckland Airport to Tontouta Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Noumea. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Auckland Airport to Tontouta Airport for February if you'd like to go to Noumea during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AKL to NOU in August. Average temperatures are between 15ºC and 22ºC then.
More about Noumea
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Noumea right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from AKL to NOU:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Nakamal 21, Chateau Hagen and Mwa Kâ are major attractions which should be on any good Noumea itinerary.
Complete your Noumea trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Tontouta Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Noumea.