Auckland and Christchurch airports see seat growth while international fares jump over 20%
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Auckland Airport expects nearly six million international seats this summer, a 5% rise on the previous year, while Christchurch Airport is preparing for its biggest international summer season yet with more than 1.27 million seats, a 21% increase.
International airfares rose 21.5% in the year to 31 August, the largest annual increase since April 2023; average one‑way economy fares from Auckland to Singapore were 14% higher in January‑July 2026 than the same period in 2025, to Los Angeles 10.1% higher, and to Dubai 8.1% higher, with Singapore fares reaching US$1,363 in January 2026 and Los Angeles fares peaking at US$1,100 in April 2026.