The short haul experience
Discover Air New Zealand's short haul experience for all flights between New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific Islands.
Whether you're flying Trans-Tasman between New Zealand and Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Hobart, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth¹, the Sunshine Coast or Sydney in Australia, or flying around the Pacific Islands between New Zealand and Fiji, New Caledonia, Niue, Rarotonga, Samoa, Tahiti² or Tonga – we have the right seat for you.
Prepare for your flight
Manage your booking
Already booked and need to make changes? You can select your seats, add extra bags, request upgrades, request a special meal and more.
Seat select
Select your seat in advance on Air New Zealand operated flights. Customers with seat only fares can pay to select their seats.
Checking in
Check in online, with our app or in person plus everything you need to know about getting you and your bags checked in.
Your experience at a glance
Cuisine and wine
Enjoy our inflight drink and dining options onboard. Seat only customers can enjoy a complimentary snack and tea, coffee, water, or juice.
Explore cuisine and wine
Inflight entertainment
Hours of movies, TV shows, music, games and more with on-demand entertainment provided gate-to-gate.
Check out what's on board
Checked bags
All Business Premier, Premium Economy, theworks and worksflexi fares include checked bags. Seat only customers can pay to add bags.
More about baggageEconomy
Enjoy your journey with a comfortable ergonomic seat, authentic Kiwi hospitality, inflight entertainment and dining options. See what's included in your Economy fare options.
Meal and beveragesWith theworks or worksflexi fares, enjoy inflight meals and a selection of drinks. Passengers with seat only fares will receive a complimentary snack, along with tea, coffee, water, or juice.More about cuisine and wine
Inflight entertainmentEnjoy the latest films, music, multi-player games and more with on-demand entertainment provided gate-to-gate.Explore inflight entertainment
Baggage allowanceWith theworks or worksflexi fares, you can travel with 1 carry-on bag and 1 checked bag. Passengers with seat only fares can travel light with 1 carry-on bag.Check your baggage allowance
Maximise your comfort in Economy
Legroom
Legroom seats are forward Economy seats offering additional legroom on all flights to and from New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. This product is a paid seat select option, with more legroom to maximise comfort in flight.
Available on all short haul flights
Neighbour free
A Neighbour free seat reserves the seat space next to you, shared with the passenger on the other side, so you can enjoy extra space when travelling in Economy. This product is a paid seat select option.
Available on select routes
Economy Skycouch™
If more comfort is a priority, upgrade to Economy Skycouch – an innovative seating arrangement that turns your row of seats into a couch. It's the perfect way for families or couples to fly together, or enjoy it all for yourself.
Available on flights to Perth and Papeete
Premium Economy
Enjoy premium check-in, priority boarding, additional baggage, more space to relax in the air, and premium dining – all designed to make your journey feel smoother from start to finish. See what's included in your Premium Economy fare options.
Priority check-in and boardingEnjoy premium check-in and priority boarding with Air New Zealand and select partner airlines.More about check-in
Space to relaxEnjoy more personal space, generous legroom and added comfort throughout your journey.View seat maps
Additional baggageBring two carry-on bags and two checked bags, with priority baggage service on Air New Zealand operated flights. Allowances may differ on connecting flights with other airlines.Check your baggage allowance
Premium diningSeasonal ingredients and a modern Kiwi twist, bringing a little more flavour to your journey.Explore cuisine and wine
Inflight entertainmentEnjoy the latest films, music, multi-player games and more with on-demand entertainment provided gate-to-gate.Explore inflight entertainment
Business Premier
Experience greater comfort and ease from start to finish – including lounge access, priority check-in and boarding, additional baggage, elevated comfort onboard, and fine dining inspired by New Zealand. See what's included in your Business Premier fare options.
Relax before you flyEnjoy access to Koru Lounges and select partner lounges, where you can pause in a calm space before your journey.View lounge locations
Priority check-in and boardingEnjoy premium check-in and priority boarding with Air New Zealand and select partner airlines.More about check-in
Elevated comfort onboardSettle into a spacious premium seat, with lie-flat comfort available on selected flights to Perth and Tahiti.View seat maps- Additional baggageBring two carry-on bags and three checked bags, with priority baggage service on Air New Zealand operated flights. Allowances may differ on connecting flights with other airlines.Check your baggage allowance
Fine diningSeasonal cuisine, full table service and a taste of New Zealand bring an elevated dining experience onboard.Explore cuisine and wine
Business Premier Luxe™Enjoy ultimate comfort with added space, guest seating, a larger reclining lie-flat bed with unrestricted legroom and a sliding door for enhanced privacy. Available as a preferred seating option on our Boeing 787-9 V3, V4, V5 aircraft.Explore Business Premier Luxe™
Business Premier - preferred seatingExperience more space, a guest seat and larger lie-flat bed, as well as comfort and privacy within the dedicated Business Premier – preferred cabin at the front of the plane. Available as a preferred seating option on our Boeing 777-367ER aircraft.
- The Seat fare option is not available to be booked on flights between New Zealand and Perth.
- The Seat fare option is not available to be booked on flights between New Zealand and Tahiti.