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Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from MYR 1,389 and round-trip from MYR 2,531. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Dec 9 | Air New Zealand
      DPS 18:10
      8h 5m
      Direct
      AKL 07:15
      Bali - Auckland | Wed, Dec 16 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 3,992 MYR 4,648
      14% off
      14% off
      MYR 4,648 MYR 3,992
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
      DPS 18:10
      8h 5m
      Direct
      AKL 07:15
      Bali - Auckland | Fri, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 4,136 MYR 4,648
      11% off
      11% off
      MYR 4,648 MYR 4,136
    • AKL 12:50
      12h 45m
      1 stop
      DPS 20:35
      Auckland - Bali | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      DPS 22:20
      12h 45m
      1 stop
      AKL 16:05
      Bali - Auckland | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 2,531 MYR 4,648
      46% off
      46% off
      MYR 4,648 MYR 2,531
    • AKL 06:00
      18h 45m
      1 stop
      DPS 19:45
      Auckland - Bali | Sun, Nov 22 | Qantas Airways
      DPS 21:20
      15h 35m
      1 stop
      AKL 17:55
      Bali - Auckland | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
      MYR 2,538
      45% off
      MYR 4,648 MYR 2,538
    • AKL 12:50
      13h 10m
      1 stop
      DPS 21:00
      Auckland - Bali | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      DPS 21:30
      15h 30m
      1 stop
      AKL 18:00
      Bali - Auckland | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 2,726
      41% off
      MYR 4,648 MYR 2,726
    • AKL 09:40
      16h 20m
      1 stop
      DPS 21:00
      Auckland - Bali | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      DPS 13:00
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      AKL 06:10
      Bali - Auckland | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 2,751
      41% off
      MYR 4,648 MYR 2,751
    • AKL 09:40
      16h 20m
      1 stop
      DPS 21:00
      Auckland - Bali | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      DPS 13:00
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      AKL 06:10
      Bali - Auckland | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 2,807
      40% off
      MYR 4,648 MYR 2,807
    • AKL 09:40
      14h 20m
      1 stop
      DPS 19:00
      Auckland - Bali | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      DPS 23:20
      14h 5m
      1 stop
      AKL 18:25
      Bali - Auckland | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 2,824
      39% off
      MYR 4,648 MYR 2,824
    • AKL 09:40
      16h 20m
      1 stop
      DPS 21:00
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      DPS 21:30
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      AKL 18:25
      Bali - Auckland | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 2,836
      39% off
      MYR 4,648 MYR 2,836
    • AKL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DPS 14:00
      Auckland - Bali | Tue, Nov 10 | Normal Airline
      DPS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      AKL 16:00
      Bali - Auckland | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      AKL 09:40
      14h 20m
      1 stop
      DPS 19:00
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 1,389 MYR 2,314
      40% off
      40% off
      MYR 2,314 MYR 1,389
    • AKL 09:40
      16h 20m
      1 stop
      DPS 21:00
      Auckland - Bali | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
      MYR 1,427 MYR 2,314
      38% off
      38% off
      MYR 2,314 MYR 1,427
    • AKL 09:40
      14h 20m
      1 stop
      DPS 19:00
      Auckland - Bali | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 1,428 MYR 2,314
      38% off
      38% off
      MYR 2,314 MYR 1,428
    • AKL 09:40
      16h 20m
      1 stop
      DPS 21:00
      Auckland - Bali | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 1,428
      38% off
      MYR 2,314 MYR 1,428
    • AKL 09:40
      16h 20m
      1 stop
      DPS 21:00
      Auckland - Bali | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 1,452
      37% off
      MYR 2,314 MYR 1,452
    • AKL 08:00
      17h 15m
      1 stop
      DPS 20:15
      Auckland - Bali | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 1,452
      37% off
      MYR 2,314 MYR 1,452
    • AKL 12:50
      12h 45m
      1 stop
      DPS 20:35
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 1,454
      37% off
      MYR 2,314 MYR 1,454
    • AKL 06:15
      19h 20m
      1 stop
      DPS 20:35
      Auckland - Bali | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 1,472
      36% off
      MYR 2,314 MYR 1,472
    • AKL 09:40
      16h 20m
      1 stop
      DPS 21:00
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 1,493
      35% off
      MYR 2,314 MYR 1,493
    • AKL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DPS 14:00
      Auckland - Bali | Tue, Nov 10 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Jan 27 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 1,808 MYR 3,897
      54% off
      54% off
      MYR 3,897 MYR 1,808
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Sun, Jan 17 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 1,838 MYR 3,897
      53% off
      53% off
      MYR 3,897 MYR 1,838
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Fri, Jan 22 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 1,878 MYR 3,897
      52% off
      52% off
      MYR 3,897 MYR 1,878
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,079
      47% off
      MYR 3,897 MYR 2,079
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,130
      45% off
      MYR 3,897 MYR 2,130
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,261
      42% off
      MYR 3,897 MYR 2,261
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Nov 25 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,270
      42% off
      MYR 3,897 MYR 2,270
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Sun, Jan 10 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,312
      41% off
      MYR 3,897 MYR 2,312
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Fri, Jan 8 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,390
      39% off
      MYR 3,897 MYR 2,390
    • AKL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DPS 14:00
      Auckland - Bali | Tue, Nov 10 | Normal Airline
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    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Jan 27 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 1,808 MYR 2,950
      39% off
      39% off
      MYR 2,950 MYR 1,808
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Sun, Jan 17 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 1,838 MYR 2,950
      38% off
      38% off
      MYR 2,950 MYR 1,838
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Fri, Jan 22 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 1,878 MYR 2,950
      36% off
      36% off
      MYR 2,950 MYR 1,878
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Jan 20 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,017
      60% off
      MYR 5,034 MYR 2,017
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,030
      12% off
      MYR 2,314 MYR 2,030
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,059
      11% off
      MYR 2,314 MYR 2,059
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,079
      30% off
      MYR 2,950 MYR 2,079
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,130
      28% off
      MYR 2,950 MYR 2,130
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,261
      23% off
      MYR 2,950 MYR 2,261
    • AKL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DPS 14:00
      Auckland - Bali | Tue, Nov 10 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,059 MYR 4,590
      55% off
      55% off
      MYR 4,590 MYR 2,059
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,261 MYR 4,590
      51% off
      51% off
      MYR 4,590 MYR 2,261
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Sun, Nov 15 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 4,085 MYR 4,590
      11% off
      11% off
      MYR 4,590 MYR 4,085
    • AKL 06:50
      12h 40m
      1 stop
      DPS 14:30
      Auckland - Bali | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 1,835
      60% off
      MYR 4,590 MYR 1,835
    • AKL 13:15
      11h 30m
      1 stop
      DPS 19:45
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
      MYR 1,837
      60% off
      MYR 4,590 MYR 1,837
    • AKL 06:50
      12h 40m
      1 stop
      DPS 14:30
      Auckland - Bali | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 1,846
      60% off
      MYR 4,590 MYR 1,846
    • AKL 13:25
      12h 35m
      1 stop
      DPS 21:00
      Auckland - Bali | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      MYR 1,848
      60% off
      MYR 4,590 MYR 1,848
    • AKL 16:40
      11h
      1 stop
      DPS 22:40
      Auckland - Bali | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 1,859
      59% off
      MYR 4,590 MYR 1,859
    • AKL 12:50
      12h 45m
      1 stop
      DPS 20:35
      Auckland - Bali | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      MYR 1,912
      57% off
      MYR 4,590 MYR 1,912
    • AKL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DPS 14:00
      Auckland - Bali | Tue, Nov 10 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Jan 27 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 1,808 MYR 2,950
      39% off
      39% off
      MYR 2,950 MYR 1,808
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Sun, Jan 17 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 1,838 MYR 2,950
      38% off
      38% off
      MYR 2,950 MYR 1,838
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Fri, Jan 22 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 1,878 MYR 2,950
      36% off
      36% off
      MYR 2,950 MYR 1,878
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Jan 20 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,017
      60% off
      MYR 5,034 MYR 2,017
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,030
      12% off
      MYR 2,314 MYR 2,030
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,059
      11% off
      MYR 2,314 MYR 2,059
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Fri, Jan 15 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,079
      30% off
      MYR 2,950 MYR 2,079
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,130
      28% off
      MYR 2,950 MYR 2,130
    • AKL 12:50
      8h 50m
      Direct
      DPS 16:40
      Auckland - Bali | Wed, Nov 11 | Air New Zealand
      MYR 2,261
      23% off
      MYR 2,950 MYR 2,261
    • AKL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      DPS 14:00
      Auckland - Bali | Tue, Nov 10 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Auckland to Bali are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport are usually in February, with an average price of MYR 1,555. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach MYR 2,726.

MYR 2,726
MYR 2,141
MYR 1,555
MYR 970
    Cheapest
  • MYR 1,798
    Nov
  • MYR 2,199
    Dec
  • MYR 1,890
    Jan
  • MYR 1,555
    Feb
  • MYR 1,932
    Mar
  • MYR 2,052
    Apr
  • MYR 2,092
    May
  • MYR 2,552
    Jun
  • MYR 2,672
    Jul
  • MYR 2,167
    Aug
  • MYR 2,726
    Sep
  • MYR 2,161
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, March is often the month to find the lowest fares from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport, with an average price of MYR 2,811. April is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching MYR 4,848.

MYR 4,848
MYR 3,830
MYR 2,811
MYR 1,793
    Cheapest
  • MYR 3,422
    Nov
  • MYR 3,819
    Dec
  • MYR 4,327
    Jan
  • MYR 3,151
    Feb
  • MYR 2,811
    Mar
  • MYR 4,848
    Apr
  • MYR 3,664
    May
  • MYR 4,306
    Jun
  • MYR 4,739
    Jul
  • MYR 3,121
    Aug
  • MYR 4,842
    Sep
  • MYR 4,223
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Wednesday as prices are typically highest on that day.

MYR 2,313
MYR 2,072
MYR 1,830
MYR 1,589
  • MYR 1,926
    Mon
  • MYR 1,830
    Tue
  • MYR 2,313
    Wed
  • MYR 1,951
    Thu
  • MYR 2,262
    Fri
  • MYR 2,310
    Sat
  • MYR 1,917
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport is Jetstar Airways (from MYR 1,389) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From MYR 1,389
Qantas Airways
From MYR 1,427
Air New Zealand
From MYR 1,531
Garuda Indonesia
From MYR 1,695
Emirates
From MYR 1,856
Singapore Airlines
From MYR 2,013
Air Tahiti Nui
From MYR 2,053
Cathay Pacific
From MYR 2,135
China Eastern Airlines
From MYR 2,460
China Southern Airlines
From MYR 2,540

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What is the flight schedule from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Auckland to Bali and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ134

    Auckland Airport

    16:00

    AKL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    16:35

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  2. JQ093

    Gold Coast Airport

    18:00

    OOL

    6h 35m

    Direct

    22:35

    DPS

    S - - W - F -

  3. JQ204

    Auckland Airport

    12:40

    AKL

    3h 40m

    Direct

    14:20

    SYD

    - M - - T - S
    Search

  4. JQ037

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    17:25

    SYD

    6h 35m

    Direct

    21:00

    DPS

    S M T W T F S

  5. NZ121

    Auckland Airport

    08:55

    AKL

    4h

    Direct

    10:55

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. JQ033

    Melbourne Airport

    15:50

    MEL

    6h 10m

    Direct

    19:00

    DPS

    S M T W T F S

  7. JQ214

    Auckland Airport

    09:00

    AKL

    4h 5m

    Direct

    11:05

    MEL

    - M T - T F S
    Search

  8. JQ035

    Melbourne Airport

    17:40

    MEL

    6h 10m

    Direct

    21:50

    DPS

    - M - - - F -

  9. JQ150

    Auckland Airport

    07:20

    AKL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. JQ059

    Brisbane Airport

    16:25

    BNE

    6h 25m

    Direct

    20:50

    DPS

    - M T - T - S

  11. QF152

    Auckland Airport

    06:10

    AKL

    4h 10m

    Direct

    08:20

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. JQ033

    Melbourne Airport

    15:50

    MEL

    6h 10m

    Direct

    19:00

    DPS

    S M T W T F S

  13. QF158

    Auckland Airport

    20:35

    AKL

    4h 10m

    Direct

    22:45

    MEL

    - M - W T F S
    Search

  14. OD178

    Melbourne Airport

    07:45

    MEL

    6h 15m

    Direct

    11:00

    DPS

    S M T W T F S

  15. CI054

    Auckland Airport

    20:50

    AKL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    21:25

    BNE

    - M - W T F S
    Search

  16. OD158

    Brisbane Airport

    07:15

    BNE

    6h 15m

    Direct

    11:30

    DPS

    S - T - T - S

  17. JQ154

    Auckland Airport

    18:25

    AKL

    3h 50m

    Direct

    19:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. OD158

    Brisbane Airport

    07:15

    BNE

    6h 15m

    Direct

    11:30

    DPS

    S - T - T - S

  19. JQ216

    Auckland Airport

    20:25

    AKL

    4h 5m

    Direct

    22:30

    MEL

    S M - W T - S
    Search

  20. JQ033

    Melbourne Airport

    15:50

    MEL

    6h 10m

    Direct

    19:00

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
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About Auckland Airport and Ngurah Rai International Airport

Learn about Auckland Airport (AKL) and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 6,747.03 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price MYR 1,389
Cheapest return ticket price MYR 2,531

FAQs for Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport?

    Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport takes about 8 hours 31 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS).
  • The earliest flight from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport departs at 12:50, and the last departs at 12:50, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around MYR 3,523 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Ngurah Rai International Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • Air New Zealand is a very popular airline operating an average of 683 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport currently start from MYR 1,389, and round-trip fares start from MYR 2,531. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Nov 25; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand operate direct flights from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport, with an average flight time of 8 hours 22 minutes, and around 3 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport is MYR 2,698. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Auckland Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport operates around 3 weekly flights, mainly by Air New Zealand. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Auckland Airport and Ngurah Rai International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.