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$491+ 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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — NYC
Jul 20 — Jul 271
Mon 7/20
Mon 7/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 20, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/72:00 pm
AKL
-
EWR
1 stop20h 38m
Air Canada
Mon 12/146:15 pm
EWR
-
AKL
1 stop22h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/20$934
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/72:00 pm
AKL
-
JFK
2 stops48h 58m
Air Canada
Mon 12/1410:05 am
JFK
-
AKL
2 stops30h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/20$940
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/72:00 pm
AKL
-
EWR
2 stops41h 03m
Air Canada
Mon 12/216:15 pm
EWR
-
AKL
1 stop22h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/16$943
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/72:00 pm
AKL
-
JFK
2 stops24h 58m
Air Canada
Mon 12/219:45 am
JFK
-
AKL
2 stops31h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/16$955
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/87:25 pm
AKL
-
JFK
Nonstop16h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 10/178:55 pm
JFK
-
AKL
Nonstop17h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/20$972
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/58:40 pm
CHC
-
JFK
2 stops38h 55m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/179:55 pm
JFK
-
CHC
1 stop22h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/15$972
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/88:15 pm
AKL
-
EWR
1 stop36h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/176:19 pm
EWR
-
AKL
1 stop42h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$978
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/267:50 pm
AKL
-
EWR
1 stop26h 03m
Air New Zealand
Sun 9/136:00 am
EWR
-
AKL
1 stop32h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/20$980
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1310:40 am
CHC
-
JFK
2 stops24h 55m
Air New Zealand
Thu 8/279:55 pm
JFK
-
CHC
2 stops24h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/17$986
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/102:50 pm
AKL
-
EWR
1 stop25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/176:19 pm
EWR
-
AKL
1 stop42h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$988
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:25 pm
AKL
-
JFK
Nonstop16h 10m
Air New Zealand
Thu 9/109:55 pm
JFK
-
AKL
Nonstop17h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/20$991
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/107:25 pm
AKL
-
JFK
Nonstop16h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 10/178:55 pm
JFK
-
AKL
Nonstop17h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/19$993

Find 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 June 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$943
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$491
(CheersTravel)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,334

Good round-trip deal

$837 or less

Good one-way deal

$758 or less
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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 June 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to New York that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Wed 8/5

9:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/17

9:55 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$972

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 7/31

7:10 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop40h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/3

9:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$1,007

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Tue 8/4

3:00 pm-6:20 am

2 stops31h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/15

9:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,013
Quickest round-trip

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/26

4:25 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop15h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

7:20 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop17h 35m

$1,021

AucklandNew York

AKL - LGA

AKLLGA

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/30

1:35 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops27h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 11/6

3:00 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 15m

$1,021

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Wed 8/5

6:00 am-7:29 pm

2 stops29h 29m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/18

6:59 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 26m

$1,025

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Thu 8/6

6:00 am-6:26 pm

2 stops28h 26m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/18

6:59 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 26m

$1,025

AucklandNew York

AKL - LGA

AKLLGA

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/22

8:15 pm-9:15 am

2 stops30h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/28

11:00 am-5:00 am

2 stops25h 00m

$1,026

AucklandNew York

AKL - LGA

AKLLGA

Auckland Intl

Wed 9/16

7:50 pm-9:13 am

2 stops29h 23m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/23

1:25 pm-6:00 am

2 stops24h 35m

$1,032

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/30

1:35 pm-7:22 pm

1 stop22h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/6

12:25 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,035

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to New York (average of $156). Flying from New Zealand to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $699). 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 June 20, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to New York as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 20, 2026.

The most flights from NZ0 to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 119 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Thursday 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, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to New York?

The best time to book flights from New Zealand to New York is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 June 20, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways 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
645 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
645 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
645 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,047 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
645 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 15h 55m. 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?

    $425 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $455 and $456, 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 United Airlines (82%), Air New Zealand (82%) or Lufthansa (82%) 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 $476. On average you can expect to pay $1,678. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $977.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to New York (average of $156). Flying from New Zealand to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $699). 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 New York

Discover the top 2 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 June 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$900Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$929Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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