Your domestic flight within NZ requires check-in at least 30 minutes before departure. For international flights, a typical minimum lead time is 90 minutes. [Qantas says](http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/checkin/global/en#check-in-times) (assuming economy class): - recommended 120 minutes - minimum 90 minutes [Air New Zealand says](http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/domestic-check-in): - at least 30 minutes for domestic flights [Hawaiian Airlines says](http://help.hawaiianairlines.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/815): - no later than 60 minutes The Auckland international terminal isn't anywhere near the size of LAX or DFW. Wait times for security are usually not very long.