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$449+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AKL
Nov 5 — Nov 121
Tue 11/5
Tue 11/12
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/27:00 amLAX - AKL
1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/711:30 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop20h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/31$849
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2910:55 pmDFW - AKL
Nonstop15h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/71:20 pmAKL - DFW
Nonstop13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$850
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/27:00 amLAX - AKL
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/93:50 pmAKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$851
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/274:30 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop19h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/123:50 pmAKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$853
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/92:54 pmONT - AKL
1 stop21h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/251:20 pmAKL - ONT
1 stop19h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$856
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/277:00 amLAX - AKL
1 stop17h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 12/1911:30 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop18h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/30$859
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/911:25 pmLAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 12/233:50 pmAKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/30$876
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1810:45 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop27h 55mFiji Airways
Sun 2/161:55 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/30$895
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/27:10 amSFO - AKL
1 stop17h 10mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/1011:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/31$922
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/19:45 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Tue 12/108:00 amAKL - SFO
1 stop25h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/31$936
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/310:12 amSFO - AKL
1 stop38h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/101:15 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$938
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/510:05 amONT - AKL
1 stop38h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 12/1211:30 pmAKL - ONT
1 stop19h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/31$955

Find flights from USA to New Zealand within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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OntarioAuckland

ONT - AKL

ONTAKL

Ontario

Sun 2/9

9:45 am-9:20 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$449

DallasAuckland

DFW - AKL

DFWAKL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 1/28

8:19 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 01m

$477

SeattleAuckland

SEA - AKL

SEAAKL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/16

7:05 pm-10:00 am

1 stop18h 55m

$531

SeattleAuckland

SEA - AKL

SEAAKL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 1/23

10:35 am-8:55 am

1 stop25h 20m

$536

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/24

4:50 pm-12:45 am

2 stops36h 55m

$537

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 12/3

10:45 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop17h 55m

$548

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Mon 1/13

11:55 pm-10:05 am

Nonstop13h 10m

$555

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Mon 11/11

10:15 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop42h 10m

$565

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 4/29

2:07 pm-6:00 am

1 stop20h 53m

$579

DallasAuckland

DFW - AKL

DFWAKL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 2/6

10:55 pm-9:25 am

Nonstop15h 30m

$617

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Travel insights for flights from USA to New Zealand

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from USA to New Zealand including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to New Zealand (average of $1,018). Flying from USA to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,447). 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 US to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 October 31, 2024.

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

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).

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 October 31, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with China Airlines, British Airways and United Airlines from USA to New Zealand have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,324 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
792 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,551 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,337 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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

  • Can I find flights from USA to New Zealand for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from USA to New Zealand for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just $687, but on average you can expect to pay $774.

  • Are there nonstop flights from USA to New Zealand for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 19 direct flights from USA to New Zealand under $700. A good price for a nonstop flight from USA to New Zealand is less than $1,137.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from USA to New Zealand for under $1,000?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from USA to New Zealand within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from USA to New Zealand?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Thursday.

  • How popular is this USA to New Zealand flight route?

    The United States to New Zealand flight path was viewed by 36 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How many flights depart from USA to New Zealand on average per day?

    Per day, 5 flights depart from USA to New Zealand on average.
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

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

    For as low as $687, Air Canada can have you in New Zealand from USA in 13h 10m. USA and New Zealand are separated by a distance of 6552 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $449. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from USA to New Zealand for a low price.

  • What does LAX to AKL mean?

    This is defined as Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Auckland Intl Airport (AKL). Codes like Auckland Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Christchurch Airport (CHC), Wellington Airport (WLG), Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN), Dunedin Airport (DUD), Nelson Airport (NSN).

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to New Zealand that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your USA to New Zealand flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from USA to New Zealand with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter USA to New Zealand flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to New Zealand that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from USA to New Zealand offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from USA to New Zealand?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on USA to New Zealand flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the USA to New Zealand flight deals updated?

    The USA to New Zealand flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to New Zealand (average of $1,018). Flying from USA to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,447). 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 10 airlines flying from USA to New Zealand

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$90Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$115Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$123Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$375Average$1,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$415Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$471Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
DeltaCheapest$486Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$575Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$587Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$638Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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