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$496+ Cheap flights to New Zealand

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— AKL
Apr 18 — Apr 251
Sat 4/18
Sat 4/25
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to New Zealand in 2026

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Tue 12/18:00 pm
EWR
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AKL
2 stops45h 00m
Air Canada
Sat 12/127:00 am
AKL
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EWR
2 stops27h 38m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/16$857
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Thu 11/196:15 pm
EWR
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AKL
2 stops29h 05m
Air Canada
Wed 12/92:00 pm
AKL
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EWR
1 stop20h 38m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/16$860
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Thu 4/301:30 pm
EWR
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AKL
1 stop25h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 5/71:50 pm
AKL
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EWR
1 stop23h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16$910
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2311:20 am
EWR
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AKL
1 stop27h 50m
United Airlines
Thu 5/71:50 pm
AKL
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EWR
1 stop23h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16$928
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/205:00 pm
EWR
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AKL
1 stop22h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 11/23:50 pm
AKL
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EWR
1 stop24h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/14$930
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/283:29 pm
EWR
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AKL
2 stops23h 21m
Delta
Thu 5/71:00 pm
AKL
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EWR
2 stops26h 54m
Delta
Deal found 3/15$932

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Find the latest flights to New Zealand in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 19, 2026.

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Cheapest round-trip

NewarkAuckland

EWR - AKL

EWRAKL

Newark

Thu 4/30

1:30 pm-7:10 am

1 stop25h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/7

1:50 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$910

NewarkAuckland

EWR - AKL

EWRAKL

Newark

Thu 5/7

2:30 pm-7:10 am

1 stop24h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/14

1:50 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$928

NewarkAuckland

EWR - AKL

EWRAKL

Newark

Thu 4/23

5:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop22h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/7

1:50 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$928

NewarkAuckland

EWR - AKL

EWRAKL

Newark

Tue 5/5

4:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop23h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/14

1:50 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$928

NewarkAuckland

EWR - AKL

EWRAKL

Newark

Sat 5/9

6:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop21h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/23

1:50 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$973
Quickest round-trip

NewarkAuckland

EWR - AKL

EWRAKL

Newark

Sat 5/2

3:29 pm-6:50 am

2 stops23h 21m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/16

1:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$977

New YorkAuckland

JFK - AKL

JFKAKL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/2

2:55 pm-6:50 am

2 stops23h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/16

1:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$977

New YorkAuckland

LGA - AKL

LGAAKL

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/2

3:05 pm-6:50 am

2 stops23h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/16

1:00 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$977

NewarkAuckland

EWR - AKL

EWRAKL

Newark

Mon 4/27

8:17 pm-6:50 am

2 stops42h 33m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/7

1:00 pm-11:18 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$981

New YorkAuckland

JFK - AKL

JFKAKL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/7

1:30 pm-6:50 am

1 stop25h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/16

1:00 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops24h 28m

$1,005

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to New Zealand

How long is the flight to New Zealand?

On average, a flight from New York to New Zealand takes 29 hours 37 minutes. Flights to New Zealand from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to New Zealand are Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines.

Volaris
Volaris
From $87
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $260
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $225
Delta
Delta
From $260

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 2.8 - 5.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular places to fly to in New Zealand?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to New Zealand in the last few years. This data was updated on March 19, 2026.
The most popular places in New Zealand to fly to are Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Zealand. Reviews last updated March 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand,Delta, andQantas Airways to New Zealand to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
615 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
615 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
615 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,293 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
615 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,006 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
615 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,440 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
615 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,815 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
615 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

FAQs about flying to New Zealand

New Zealand climate

The New Zealand climate changes throughout the year. There are mild winters and warm, humid summers on the North Island, while the South Island is colder and has huge glaciers and snowfields. The mountains get snow in the winter and the west coast sees most of the rain. Summer lasts from November to April.

Getting around New Zealand

The following chart gives approximate journey times from Wellington (in hours and minutes) to other major cities and towns in New Zealand.

AirRoadRail
Auckland1.009.0010.00
N. Plymouth1.008.30–
Christchurch0.457.20*5.20*
Dunedin1.2012.20*–

Note: *Plus ferry crossing of three hours.

New Zealand Travel Information

  • Kapiti Island, north of Wellington on the North Island, is home to a nature reserve that protects some of the rarest birds in the world. These include Robin, Saddleback, Stitchbird, Kaka, Kakariki, Weka, Kereru, Bellbirds and the extremely rare flightless Takahe. The nocturnal Kiwi, the emblem of New Zealand, also lives here.
  • Rotorua in central North Island, is a geothermal area. There are several geysers including the spectacular 20-metre Pohutu geyser at Whakarewarewa (the thermal village) and hot mud pools. It is also the heartland of Maori culture. There are 16 lakes around Rotorua, 11 are fishable and stock trout (rainbow, brown, brook and tiger).Major fishing lakes are Rotorua, Rotoiti, Tarawera, Okataina and Rotoma. Ask your Rotorua hotel for sight-seeing recommendations, as you’ll like get a couple discounts if you book in bulk.
  • Larnach Castle is New Zealand’s only castle and Dunedin’s (South Island) top visitor attraction. The castle was built in 1871 by William Larnach for his first wife. It is owned by the Barker family, but it is open for tours and celebrations. The views over the Otago Peninsula are breathtaking. Dunedin is also home to the Cadbury Factory, which features a unique chocolate fall in a five-storey high silo.
  • Queenstown is the birthplace of commercial bungee-jumping. The city lies on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, and is surrounded by the Remarkables mountain range, the youngest ski area in the region. The Lindauer Queenstown Winter Festival takes place in late June and July, so be sure to book your Queenstown hotels well in advance if you plan on attending the festival.
  • The Lord of the Rings trail: Mount Aspiring National Park, named for one of New Zealand’s highest peaks, is part of Te Wahipounamu, the South West New Zealand UNESCO World Heritage Area. The park, to the south of the Southern Alps, is popular for walking and mountaineering. Many locations around Glenorchy village (Lothlorien, Amon Hen, Orthanc, and Isengard) were used in the films.
  • Hotels in Auckland City are a great starting point for first-time New Zealand travelers, and available for all budgets and personalities.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New Zealand if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Zealand on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New Zealand?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Alaska Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Zealand.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand?

    Auckland Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Auckland Intl typically cost $34, while round-trip flights cost around $51.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to New Zealand?

    A round-trip flight to New Zealand will typically cost around $542, however they can be found for as little as $51.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New Zealand depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New Zealand, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Auckland Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Auckland Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Auckland Intl?

    Yes. Auckland Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Auckland Airport is the closest property to Auckland Intl (0.0 mi away from Auckland Intl).

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