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$493+ Cheap flights from New Zealand to New York, NY (NYC)

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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — NYC
Sep 7 — Sep 141
Sun 9/7
Sun 9/14
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Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to New York flight deals. Data was last updated September 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,053
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$493
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,251

Good round-trip deal

$1,185 or less

Good one-way deal

$487 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Wed 12/101:20 pmAKL - JFK
1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:00 amJFK - AKL
1 stop34h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,080
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2812:20 pmAKL - JFK
1 stop18h 38mBritish Airways
Thu 10/307:00 amJFK - AKL
1 stop34h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/1$1,101
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Fri 12/121:20 pmAKL - JFK
1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/39:00 pmJFK - AKL
1 stop43h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,104
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/233:10 pmAKL - JFK
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/3111:29 amJFK - AKL
2 stops43h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1$1,117
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/296:40 amAKL - EWR
2 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/156:20 pmEWR - AKL
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/31$1,146
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Mon 12/152:00 pmAKL - EWR
1 stop20h 53mAir Canada
Mon 12/226:25 pmEWR - AKL
1 stop22h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 8/30$1,156
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Mon 12/152:00 pmAKL - LGA
2 stops25h 33mAir Canada
Mon 12/223:20 pmLGA - AKL
2 stops25h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 8/30$1,156
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Mon 12/152:00 pmAKL - JFK
2 stops24h 58mAir Canada
Mon 12/224:50 pmJFK - AKL
2 stops24h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 8/30$1,162
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1810:50 amZQN - JFK
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/255:30 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,163
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/131:00 pmZQN - JFK
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 10/224:30 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops29h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/2$1,168
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:40 amAKL - EWR
2 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/226:20 pmEWR - AKL
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/31$1,169
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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 10/237:30 amAKL - EWR
2 stops26h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/306:25 pmEWR - AKL
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/30$1,170

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to New York 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 September 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to New York that are best for you.

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New Zealand

Fly to

New York

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Depart

Return

Price

AucklandNewark

AKL - EWR

AKLEWR

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/28

3:00 pm-5:45 am

2 stops32h 45m

Newark

Thu 2/26

10:00 am-1:40 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$1,053

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/10

1:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop21h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/5

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop34h 05m

$1,080

AucklandNew York

AKL - LGA

AKLLGA

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/3

2:00 pm-9:53 am

2 stops37h 53m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/10

3:20 pm-11:00 am

2 stops25h 40m

$1,095

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/1

12:40 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops26h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/14

10:05 am-11:00 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,099

AucklandNew York

AKL - LGA

AKLLGA

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/1

12:40 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops26h 52m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/14

3:20 pm-11:00 am

2 stops25h 40m

$1,099

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/28

12:20 pm-1:58 pm

1 stop18h 38m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/30

7:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop34h 25m

$1,101

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/1

12:40 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops50h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

10:05 am-11:00 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,101

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/12

1:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop21h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/3

9:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop43h 05m

$1,104

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/1

2:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop46h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

1:35 am-1:25 pm

1 stop41h 50m

$1,110

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/28

10:10 am-12:10 pm

1 stop44h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/25

1:35 am-6:45 am

1 stop35h 10m

$1,116

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to New York

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to New York (average of $236). Flying from New Zealand to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 2, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Zealand to New York in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 York. Reviews last updated September 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines from New Zealand to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
904 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to New York?

    Departing from New Zealand to New York will take you 18h 38m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8827 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to New York one-way?

    $583 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $586 and $606, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to New York?

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Zealand to New York?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Zealand to New York consider choosing American Airlines (65%), Qantas Airways (65%) or United Airlines (56%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to New York?

    The cheapest flight price from New Zealand to New York is $473. On average you can expect to pay $1,456. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $864.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to New York that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to New York?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to New York 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to New York (average of $236). Flying from New Zealand to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $314). 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 3 airlines flying from New Zealand to New York

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to New York. 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 September 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$927Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,263Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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