Domestic Pet Flights
Domestic pet flights depart daily thanks to Air New Zealand, Domestic pet transport has fixed fees and prices so you can calculate your fees and contact us when you wish to book your flights.
The following pricing is for 1 x Pet in 1 x Crate not exceeding 20kg . If your pet + crate combined exceeds this weight you will be charged the additional weight at $5.90 within island / $10.00 between islands per kilo. Each crate containing a pet is considered a new booking.
Routing: Depart Auckland / Wellington / Christchurch Within Island Between Islands
Airline: Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
Air NZ Freight costs including GST up to 20kg $130 $220
1 x Pet Transport Bookings Agent Fee ex GST $57.50 $57.50
GST $23 $23
Total NZD including GST $210.50 $300.50
Routing: Depart All Other Air New Zealand Airports Within Island Between Islands
Airline: Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
Air NZ Freight costs including GST up to 20kg $130 $220
1 x Pet Transport Bookings Agent Fee inc GST $57.50 $57.50
Total NZD including GST $187.50 $277.50
Routing: Depart or Arrive Queenstown or Nelson fee $2.30 $2.30
Extra pet in crate $20.00 excl. GST per head max 2 adult pets up to 14kg or 3 puppies/kittens.
If your pet + crate weighs more than 20kg we will have to create you a customised quote (there are additional weight charges).
REQUIREMENTS AND BOOKING DETAILS
1) Age at Departure and microchip (YOU TO ORGANISE)
Pets must be over 8 weeks old to travel domestically and we recommend they are microchipped although this is not compulsory.
2) Cage (YOU TO ORGANISE)
Your crate must be IATA compliant, see our breakdown of cage requirements and link to the full IATA requirements below.
3) Booking confirmation – Consignee (YOU TO ORGANISE)
Please send the following info so we can make your booking:
Your quote includes 1 x booking fee so please ensure this information is given accurately as changes after booking will incur additional fees of $40.00 ex GST per change.
*Pet Transport Domestic is available for contact Mon - Fri 0900 - 1700 for urgent assistance outside of office hours please contact Air NZ National Cargo at your required airport using this link https://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/national-cargo-contacts
4) Drop off to Air NZ National Cargo Departure Airport (YOU TO ORGANISE)
You need to drop your pet to Air NZ National Cargo Airport 1.5 hours prior to departure.
We will send you out your booking confirmation once we receive it from Air NZ – this is your pets unique booking for the flight.
You must take a photo ID that matches the person named on the booking.
Please use this link to find the location for drop off https://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/national-cargo-contacts
5) Collection from Air NZ National Cargo Arrival Airport (YOU TO ORGANISE)
Clearance takes between 30 min and 1 hour.
You must take a photo ID that matches the person named on the booking.
Please use this link to find the location for collection https://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/national-cargo-contacts
The following pricing is for 1 x Pet in 1 x Crate not exceeding 20kg . If your pet + crate combined exceeds this weight you will be charged the additional weight at $5.90 within island / $10.00 between islands per kilo. Each crate containing a pet is considered a new booking.
Routing: Depart Auckland / Wellington / Christchurch Within Island Between Islands
Airline: Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
Air NZ Freight costs including GST up to 20kg $130 $220
1 x Pet Transport Bookings Agent Fee ex GST $57.50 $57.50
GST $23 $23
Total NZD including GST $210.50 $300.50
Routing: Depart All Other Air New Zealand Airports Within Island Between Islands
Airline: Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
Air NZ Freight costs including GST up to 20kg $130 $220
1 x Pet Transport Bookings Agent Fee inc GST $57.50 $57.50
Total NZD including GST $187.50 $277.50
Routing: Depart or Arrive Queenstown or Nelson fee $2.30 $2.30
Extra pet in crate $20.00 excl. GST per head max 2 adult pets up to 14kg or 3 puppies/kittens.
If your pet + crate weighs more than 20kg we will have to create you a customised quote (there are additional weight charges).
REQUIREMENTS AND BOOKING DETAILS
1) Age at Departure and microchip (YOU TO ORGANISE)
Pets must be over 8 weeks old to travel domestically and we recommend they are microchipped although this is not compulsory.
2) Cage (YOU TO ORGANISE)
Your crate must be IATA compliant, see our breakdown of cage requirements and link to the full IATA requirements below.
3) Booking confirmation – Consignee (YOU TO ORGANISE)
Please send the following info so we can make your booking:
- Name on ID of person delivering pet/s to Airport
- Phone Number and Email of person delivering pet/s to Airport
- Name on ID of person collecting pet/s from Airport
- Phone Number and Email of person collecting pet/s from Airport
- Required Date of Travel/Flight number if you have a preference
- Your pet weight and the travel crate weight - this must be accurate.
Your quote includes 1 x booking fee so please ensure this information is given accurately as changes after booking will incur additional fees of $40.00 ex GST per change.
*Pet Transport Domestic is available for contact Mon - Fri 0900 - 1700 for urgent assistance outside of office hours please contact Air NZ National Cargo at your required airport using this link https://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/national-cargo-contacts
4) Drop off to Air NZ National Cargo Departure Airport (YOU TO ORGANISE)
You need to drop your pet to Air NZ National Cargo Airport 1.5 hours prior to departure.
We will send you out your booking confirmation once we receive it from Air NZ – this is your pets unique booking for the flight.
You must take a photo ID that matches the person named on the booking.
Please use this link to find the location for drop off https://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/national-cargo-contacts
5) Collection from Air NZ National Cargo Arrival Airport (YOU TO ORGANISE)
Clearance takes between 30 min and 1 hour.
You must take a photo ID that matches the person named on the booking.
Please use this link to find the location for collection https://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/national-cargo-contacts
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Pet Transport Cage Sale/Hire (OPTIONAL) * Crate Sale/Hire subject to availability
Pet Transport Cage Sale/Hire (OPTIONAL) * Crate Sale/Hire subject to availability
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Crate
PP20 SG821 PP30 PP40 PP50 PP60 PP70 PP90 |
Pet Weight
Up to 3kg 3kg to 5kg 5kg to 7kg 8kg-10kg 10kg-16kg 16kg-25kg 25kg-35kg 35kg-50kg |
Hire Price
Sale Only Sale Only Sale Only Sale Only $80 / 3 days Ex. GST $80 / 3 days Ex. GST $100 / 3 days Ex. GST $100 / 3 days Ex. GST |
Sale Price
$90 Ex. GST $120 Ex. GST $150 Ex. GST $170 Ex. GST $270 Ex. GST $320 Ex. GST $420 Ex. GST Hire Only |
Chargeable Crate Weight
4kg 4kg 6kg 7kg 8kg 13kg 15kg 19kg |
Pet Transport Cage Dispatch/Return:
Cage collect/ drop off to Auckland Airport office
You can collect or drop off your crate from our office Mon - Fri between 1000 and 1600 (time will need to be arrange prior to collect/drop off).
Dispatch/return crate by Air NZ Cargo
0 - 14kg crate $42.00 inc GST / 15 + kg crate $84.00 inc GST per transfer
**Please note ex AKL, WLG or CHC there is an additional AIR NZ $5.00 charge per dispatch
Pet Transport Auckland Airport Collection/Drop off (Empty Cages only)
*$15.00 Each Way (this refers to if require your crate delivered to or from Auckland Airport at a $15.00 charge for each delivery/collect)
Courier to your home - charges TBC based on location.
Pet Transport Late Penalty Fee’s - Cage Hire Only
If your crate is not returned on the agreed date the daily charge is $50.00 per day ex GST.
PET TRAVEL CRATE REQUIREMENTS
1) Construction
The container must be suitable to keep the pet inside at all times and protect them from unauthorised access.
The door must be constructed so that accidental opening cannot occur, either from the inside or the outside.
One side of the pet travel crate door must be fixed.
The container must not cause the pet to damage itself.
All inside edges must be smooth or rounded. There must be no sharp projections in which the pet can injure itself.
The crate must have enough space for your pet to turn about normally while standing, to stand, to sit erect, and to lie in a natural position.
The crate cannot have wheels.
All openings must be nose and paw-proof, in the case of cats and small dogs these may have to be covered with mesh.
It is very important that no animal has any surface or edge at which it can gnaw or scratch
2) Ventilation
The container must be adequately ventilated on at least three sides, with the majority of the ventilation being provided on the upper part of the container.
No stickers or labelling must be put over any part of the crate that is providing ventilation - e.g. side holes.
The ventilation openings must be small enough or covered with mesh in order to prevent escape or any part of the animal protruding with the resultant danger of injury.
3) Feeding and Watering
Water container must be present within the container with outside access for filling.
Shipper must take a water bottle along to check in as the airline will not provide water for your pet.
Unauthorised food must not be offered.
4) Other Requirements
The container must be clean and leak-proof.
There must be newspaper or absorbent material in the crate.
No other hard objects can be inside the crate with your pet.
Collar/Lead can be attached to the handle of the crate, nothing else should be attached to the crate.
If this wasn't what you were looking for, feel free to contact us, check out our award winning blog or head back to the homepage.
Cage collect/ drop off to Auckland Airport office
You can collect or drop off your crate from our office Mon - Fri between 1000 and 1600 (time will need to be arrange prior to collect/drop off).
Dispatch/return crate by Air NZ Cargo
0 - 14kg crate $42.00 inc GST / 15 + kg crate $84.00 inc GST per transfer
**Please note ex AKL, WLG or CHC there is an additional AIR NZ $5.00 charge per dispatch
Pet Transport Auckland Airport Collection/Drop off (Empty Cages only)
*$15.00 Each Way (this refers to if require your crate delivered to or from Auckland Airport at a $15.00 charge for each delivery/collect)
Courier to your home - charges TBC based on location.
Pet Transport Late Penalty Fee’s - Cage Hire Only
If your crate is not returned on the agreed date the daily charge is $50.00 per day ex GST.
PET TRAVEL CRATE REQUIREMENTS
1) Construction
The container must be suitable to keep the pet inside at all times and protect them from unauthorised access.
The door must be constructed so that accidental opening cannot occur, either from the inside or the outside.
One side of the pet travel crate door must be fixed.
The container must not cause the pet to damage itself.
All inside edges must be smooth or rounded. There must be no sharp projections in which the pet can injure itself.
The crate must have enough space for your pet to turn about normally while standing, to stand, to sit erect, and to lie in a natural position.
The crate cannot have wheels.
All openings must be nose and paw-proof, in the case of cats and small dogs these may have to be covered with mesh.
It is very important that no animal has any surface or edge at which it can gnaw or scratch
2) Ventilation
The container must be adequately ventilated on at least three sides, with the majority of the ventilation being provided on the upper part of the container.
No stickers or labelling must be put over any part of the crate that is providing ventilation - e.g. side holes.
The ventilation openings must be small enough or covered with mesh in order to prevent escape or any part of the animal protruding with the resultant danger of injury.
3) Feeding and Watering
Water container must be present within the container with outside access for filling.
Shipper must take a water bottle along to check in as the airline will not provide water for your pet.
Unauthorised food must not be offered.
4) Other Requirements
The container must be clean and leak-proof.
There must be newspaper or absorbent material in the crate.
No other hard objects can be inside the crate with your pet.
Collar/Lead can be attached to the handle of the crate, nothing else should be attached to the crate.
If this wasn't what you were looking for, feel free to contact us, check out our award winning blog or head back to the homepage.
