Jetstar has announced the launch of a new route between Sydney and Hamilton, New Zealand, with flights set to take off from 16 June 2025 and operating up to four times per week.
The new service unlocks over 75,000 new seats each year between the two, opening new opportunities for travellers to access the region’s iconic tourism attractions including the Hobbiton movie set tours, the Waitomo glow-worm caves and the Rotorua hot springs.
With the addition of Hamilton, Sydneysiders plus connecting international and domestic passengers will now be able to fly directly to five New Zealand cities.
The new route builds on Jetstar’s increasing network from Sydney, with direct flights to Osaka flights commencing in April this year, and the inaugural Sydney to Vanuatu route getting underway on 12 December 2024.
“Jetstar’s new low-fare direct service to Hamilton will provide fast and convenient access to Waikato’s world-class tourist attractions; from hobbits to hot springs there’s something to please everyone,” Sydney Airport’s Group Executive, Aviation Growth & Group Strategy, Greg Botham, said.
“The addition of Hamilton also locks Sydney in as the Australian gateway to New Zealand. With more than two-million annual passengers between Sydney and NZ it’s second only to the USA as our largest international destination.
“Passengers connecting from other international services and Australian cities will now have more choice than ever before for their onward journey across the ditch.”
Jetstar Group CEO, Stephanie Tully, said: “This will be the first time Jetstar has ever flown to and from Hamilton and will unlock more than 75,000 new low fares seats between Sydney and New Zealand’s North Island each year.
“The new service will provide cheaper and more convenient access from east-coast Australia to holiday hot spots like Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty, as well as bring thousands of tourists to Sydney, injecting millions of dollars into the New South Wales tourism economy.”
Jetstar has launched a 24-hour Route Launch Sale with low fares from Sydney to Hamilton from $159, in conjunction with the announcement. The sale fares are available today.
