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$499+ Cheap flights from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JFK
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/136:10 am
CHC
-
JFK
3 stops33h 29m
Air Canada
Fri 3/209:45 am
JFK
-
CHC
3 stops44h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$1,001
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/21:20 pm
AKL
-
JFK
1 stop21h 57m
American Airlines
Mon 2/167:00 am
JFK
-
AKL
1 stop32h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,004
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/131:00 pm
AKL
-
JFK
2 stops25h 00m
Air Canada
Fri 3/2010:05 am
JFK
-
AKL
2 stops30h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$1,006
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:10 am
CHC
-
JFK
3 stops33h 29m
Air Canada
Wed 3/189:45 am
JFK
-
CHC
3 stops44h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$1,007
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/151:00 pm
AKL
-
JFK
2 stops26h 39m
Air Canada
Wed 3/2510:05 am
JFK
-
AKL
2 stops30h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$1,010
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/57:00 am
AKL
-
JFK
3 stops51h 09m
Air Canada
Thu 2/194:50 pm
JFK
-
AKL
2 stops48h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$1,013
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/53:50 pm
AKL
-
JFK
1 stop32h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 2/92:30 pm
JFK
-
AKL
1 stop24h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,014
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/127:00 am
AKL
-
JFK
3 stops33h 39m
Air Canada
Thu 2/264:50 pm
JFK
-
AKL
2 stops48h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$1,016
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:05 am
WLG
-
JFK
3 stops52h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/19:45 am
JFK
-
WLG
3 stops44h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,034
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:05 am
WLG
-
JFK
3 stops33h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/149:45 am
JFK
-
WLG
3 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,036
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/129:50 am
CHC
-
JFK
2 stops43h 41m
American Airlines
Mon 2/166:00 am
JFK
-
CHC
2 stops37h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,055
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/199:10 am
WLG
-
JFK
2 stops47h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 2/234:30 pm
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops27h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,076

Find flight deals from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,001
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$499
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,151

Good round-trip deal

$948 or less

Good one-way deal

$664 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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New Zealand

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 3/13

6:10 am-10:39 pm

3 stops33h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/20

9:45 am-11:05 pm

3 stops44h 20m

$1,001

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/12

7:35 am-6:09 am

2 stops39h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/16

8:25 am-8:10 am

1 stop30h 45m

$1,007

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/15

1:00 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops26h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/25

10:05 am-10:00 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,010

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/12

7:00 am-10:39 pm

3 stops33h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/26

4:50 pm-11:00 am

2 stops48h 10m

$1,016

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Fri 3/13

6:05 am-10:39 pm

3 stops33h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 3/20

9:45 am-12:05 am

3 stops45h 20m

$1,034

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Tue 3/10

6:05 am-10:39 pm

3 stops33h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/14

9:45 am-12:05 am

3 stops45h 20m

$1,036

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 2/12

9:50 am-11:31 am

2 stops43h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops37h 15m

$1,055

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/12

7:15 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop15h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/26

7:20 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop18h 10m

$1,061

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 2/19

9:10 am-2:20 pm

2 stops47h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/23

4:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,076

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Sun 3/15

6:05 am-10:39 pm

3 stops33h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/25

9:45 am-12:05 am

3 stops45h 20m

$1,077

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $691). Flying from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $976). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

When flying from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from New Zealand to New York delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between New Zealand and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to New York flights?

Over the last year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and American Airlines from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
980 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
980 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
980 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,204 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
980 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

SYD - LAX

Flight Cancelled after sitting on plane for 1 1/2 hours. Didn't fly till next day. Incurred change fees on my connection in LAX. Next Day flight late. Missed connection on American in LA. AA couldn't rebook. Had to pay $800 to rebook on SW Air.

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  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    A quick flight from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport can take about 15h 45m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,061. The distance from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 8827 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $451. American Airlines flights start at $458 while deals on Delta start at $463 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    While some choose either Christchurch - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Wellington - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Auckland Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl is the most popular route from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on time: American Airlines (43%), Qantas Airways (43%), United Airlines (33%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is $457. On average you can expect to pay $987. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $978.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $691). Flying from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $976). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$900Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$923Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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