At Expedia, we’ve been channeling our inner Olympic gymnast to offer you the most flexible airfares in town. Simply mark the “No change fee” box directly beneath the “Flexible change policies” heading to find your dream flight to Waikato.

Book in advance, consider alternative airports, use points or miles — there are loads of ways! Another one is to make the most of Expedia’s “flexible dates” feature. Search for a Waikato flight, then compare the prices for nearby dates. In the last seven days, the lowest price for a flight to Waikato was S$225.

The cost of a round-trip ticket to Waikato in the last seven days fluctuated between S$225 and S$916. If you were heading one way from Queenstown (ZQN), you could have scored a low-cost fare from only S$117.

Jet off on a Tuesday to boost your odds of bagging the cheapest deal to Waikato. Mondays are usually the next most affordable day to take off. Saturday is generally the costliest day to fly anywhere.

In the last seven days, fares to Waikato ranged between S$225 and S$916. Prices usually rise as your travel date nears, so land yourself a cheap flight today.

August, September and October is when most people travel to Hamilton, one of Waikato’s top cities. Like most of the Southern Hemisphere, summer in Hamilton starts December 1. Temperatures range between 13ºC and 24ºC during this time.

February is a cheap month to book your Waikato break. Tickets cost the most over the festive month of December, so steer clear of this time if possible.