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$499+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to New Zealand

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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — AKL
Jan 15 — Jan 221
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Cheap flight deals from New York to New Zealand

Cheapest flights from New York to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:00 pmJFK - AKL
2 stops25h 35mDelta
Thu 1/152:35 pmAKL - JFK
2 stops25h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,166
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:30 pmJFK - AKL
1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 4/274:25 pmAKL - JFK
Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/15$1,201
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:00 pmJFK - AKL
1 stop42h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 1/103:50 pmAKL - JFK
1 stop32h 43mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,242
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/209:00 pmJFK - AKL
1 stop42h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 12/274:55 pmAKL - JFK
Nonstop15h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/14$1,285
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:00 pmJFK - AKL
1 stop42h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 1/94:55 pmAKL - JFK
Nonstop15h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/13$1,288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/236:00 amJFK - AKL
2 stops32h 35mDelta
Tue 12/302:35 pmAKL - JFK
2 stops27h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/15$1,316
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:15 pmJFK - AKL
Nonstop17h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 1/76:10 amAKL - JFK
2 stops35h 42mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/16$1,349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/1711:30 amJFK - AKL
1 stop27h 05mDelta
Thu 12/252:35 pmAKL - JFK
1 stop21h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/15$1,361
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:00 pmJFK - AKL
1 stop20h 35mDelta
Wed 12/242:35 pmAKL - JFK
2 stops23h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/163:04 pmLGA - AKL
2 stops23h 31mDelta
Tue 12/232:35 pmAKL - LGA
2 stops22h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/15$1,366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2212:39 pmEWR - AKL
1 stop26h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/301:20 pmAKL - EWR
1 stop24h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,411
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/224:58 pmJFK - AKL
1 stop22h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/301:20 pmAKL - JFK
1 stop26h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,411

Find flight deals from New York to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$837
(flugladen.de)

One-way from

$499
(flugladen.de)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,068

Good round-trip deal

$1,080 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,043 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Auckland Intl flight deals.
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From New York (NYC) to New Zealand
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to New Zealand.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to New Zealand.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to New Zealand 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 December 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to New Zealand that are best for you.

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NewarkAuckland

EWR - AKL

EWRAKL

Newark

Thu 1/29

11:59 am-8:35 am

2 stops26h 36m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/5

2:35 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$966

NewarkAuckland

EWR - AKL

EWRAKL

Newark

Fri 1/30

2:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops24h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/10

2:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 24m

$1,016

New YorkAuckland

JFK - AKL

JFKAKL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/25

7:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop42h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/7

2:35 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$1,025

New YorkAuckland

JFK - AKL

JFKAKL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/17

7:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop42h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/30

2:35 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$1,054

New YorkAuckland

JFK - AKL

JFKAKL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/25

10:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops28h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/8

1:35 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop23h 33m

$1,116

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Fri 2/27

6:25 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 3/17

6:10 am-4:53 pm

2 stops27h 43m

$1,123

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Mon 3/9

6:25 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 3/19

6:10 am-8:35 pm

3 stops31h 25m

$1,132

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Tue 5/5

6:05 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-9:02 pm

2 stops31h 02m

$1,133

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Tue 3/10

12:00 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops42h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 3/19

6:10 am-8:35 pm

3 stops31h 25m

$1,139

New YorkAuckland

JFK - AKL

JFKAKL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/30

5:15 pm-4:55 am

Nonstop17h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/10

3:50 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop20h 58m

$1,157

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to New Zealand (average of $451). Flying from New York to New Zealand in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,134). 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 NYC to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to New Zealand is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to New Zealand?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to New Zealand flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

About 29% of weekly flights between New York and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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 Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the last year, Qantas Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

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 December 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Delta, and Qantas Airways from New York to New Zealand to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to New Zealand. 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 York to New Zealand?

    Departing from New York to New Zealand will take you 21h 20m. New York and New Zealand are separated by a distance of 8809 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York to New Zealand are Delta ($462), Qantas Airways ($764), and Air New Zealand ($919).

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

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

    Before booking your flight to New Zealand from New York, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (58%), Qantas Airways (58%), United Airlines( 12%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New York to New Zealand is $762. On average you can expect to pay $3,874. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Auckland Intl), can usually be booked for $794.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to New Zealand (average of $451). Flying from New York to New Zealand in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,134). 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 6 airlines flying from New York to New Zealand

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New York to New Zealand. 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$552Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$981Average$1,722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,046Average$1,732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,047Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,086Average$1,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,116Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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