Flying from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, making Auckland 17 hours ahead of Indianapolis.
To ensure you get on your IND to AKL flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indianapolis International Airport to Auckland Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IND and AKL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Currently, R 10,745 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Indianapolis International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 14,344. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IND to AKL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Finding cheap flights from IND to AKL is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Auckland Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
You'll find IND at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
Of all flights leaving Indianapolis International Airport, 79.86% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Indianapolis International Airport from central Indianapolis, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Auckland Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to IND:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Indianapolis International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Go where the road takes you with an Auckland Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and experience more of Auckland and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Auckland Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Auckland Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Auckland in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IND to AKL in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a trip to Wellington will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Manukau City is another sought-after destination in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. No trip is complete without experiencing Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
