Cathay Pacific will increase its Auckland frequency with an additional seasonal service between 2 December 2025 and 28 March 2026. This will take the number of return flights between the New Zealand capital and Hong Kong ​ from seven to 11 flights per week. Across the summer period, the airline will operate nearly 100 weekly flights across Australia and New Zealand, offering greater choice and connectivity for travellers in the region.

In addition, Cathay Pacific will bring forward the start of its summer seasonal flight schedule for Christchurch to 3 November 2025 (rather than the usual December commencement), offering four flights per week at its peak between December and February, and three flights per week in November and March.

Cathay Regional General Manager, Southwest Pacific, Frosti Lau said: “We’re incredibly proud to be increasing flights from Auckland, which reflects the strong demand from this important port. Every new route and additional frequency opens more doors for our customers. This growth is a credit to our dedicated team and comes as we celebrate a major milestone of reaching 100 travel destinations as the Cathay Group.”

“We are committed to strengthening our services in New Zealand and enhancing global connectivity through our Hong Kong hub, with improved onward connections from Auckland to key destinations worldwide. This year, we will see strong connections ​ to major cities such as Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Bangkok, providing greater choice and convenience for both inbound and outbound travellers, reinforcing our commitment in linking New Zealand with the world.”

Cathay Pacific’s Auckland–Hong Kong flights*

Cathay Pacific’s Christchurch–Hong Kong flights*

Auckland Airport’s Chief Customer Officer Scott Tasker said the announcement is great news for Kiwi travellers and New Zealand’s tourism sector.

“The increased capacity over the peak summer months will be welcomed by international visitors and locals alike looking to travel to and from New Zealand on Cathay Pacific’s global network.

Cathay Pacific has been flying into Auckland for more than 40 years, with its Hong Kong hub being a popular connection point between New Zealand and Asia, Europe and the United Kingdom,” Mr Tasker said.

“The trade and tourism links provided by Cathay Pacific are vital to Auckland and New Zealand as a whole. Not on does every visitor contribute substantially to our economy, supporting accommodation, hospitality and other sectors, but the freight capacity provided by Cathay Pacific into Hong Kong’s cargo mega-hub makes it easier for Kiwi exporters to get their products out to the world.”

Flights are available to book now at cathaypacific.com

Cargo bookings can be made at cathaycargo.com

*Please note, flight times subject to change and regulatory approval