More seats on the direct route to New Zealand and beyond
Air New Zealand aircraft Credit: Cam Hadlow
Air New Zealand will lift capacity on its Hobart to Auckland route by 28% when seasonal flights resume on 25 October 2026, running to the end of April 2027. Three services a week are planned for most of the season, rising to four between 27 February and 20 March. The schedule delivers up to 170 flights and more than 33,000 seats, up on last year. The direct flight takes around 3.5hrs, connecting through Auckland to New York, Los Angeles and Vancouver.
Take off to Hobart now.