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Christmas 2026 · updated 16 Oct 2026
Flying home for Christmas: fares to Pakistan and India
The cheapest return fares travellers found for December and January departures. This is the busiest and dearest time to fly out of New Zealand and Australia, so the earlier you book, the more choice you have.
| Route | December 2026 | January 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Mumbai | NZ$2,225 5 Dec | NZ$1,716 25 Jan |
| Christchurch → Delhi | no recent fares | NZ$1,742 27 Jan |
| Sydney → Lahore | A$2,350 4 Dec | A$1,398 19 Jan |
| Sydney → Karachi | A$1,806 25 Dec | no recent fares |
| Sydney → Delhi | A$1,951 19 Dec | no recent fares |
| Melbourne → Lahore | A$2,160 22 Dec | no recent fares |
| Melbourne → Delhi | A$1,740 22 Dec | A$845 22 Jan |
| Melbourne → Amritsar | A$1,829 1 Dec | A$1,824 6 Jan |
| Brisbane → Delhi | A$1,588 24 Dec · Batik Air | no recent fares |
| Perth → Delhi | no recent fares | A$1,170 6 Jan · Philippine Airlines |
Fares travellers found in searches over recent weeks; always check the live price. A blank month means no recent searches, not no flights.
How to save on a Christmas trip home
- Book now. Seats on the cheaper connections (often via Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur or the Gulf) go first.
- Leave before the school holidays start or return after they end, if you can.
- Compare the whole month on our fare calendar and pick your airline.
- Set a fare alert on any route page and we’ll email you when it drops.
Questions
When should I book flights home for Christmas?
As early as you can. Christmas and the summer school holidays are the busiest time of year out of New Zealand and Australia, and the cheaper connections sell out first. Set a fare alert so you hear when your route drops.
Are these the final prices?
No. They are the cheapest fares travellers found in recent searches. Prices change daily, so check the live price before booking.