New Zealand

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— AKL
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Flights to New Zealand in 2024

Find the latest flights to New Zealand in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,669,981 searches and data was last updated on November 19, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,577

Round-trip from

$984

One-way from

$652
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024
From New York to Auckland Intl
One-way flight from New York to New Zealand

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Thu 12/57:59 amJFK - AKL
2 stops43h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1911:30 pmAKL - JFK
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,275
Thu 12/510:00 amJFK - AKL
1 stop41h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 12/1911:30 pmAKL - JFK
1 stop25h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,293
Fri 12/1311:41 amEWR - AKL
3 stops42h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/202:00 pmAKL - EWR
1 stop20h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$1,324
Wed 12/42:00 pmEWR - AKL
2 stops27h 00mAir Canada
Wed 12/112:00 pmAKL - EWR
1 stop20h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 11/18$1,439
Wed 12/410:05 amJFK - AKL
2 stops30h 55mAir Canada
Wed 12/112:00 pmAKL - JFK
2 stops24h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 11/18$1,439
Wed 12/412:45 pmLGA - AKL
2 stops28h 15mAir Canada
Wed 12/112:00 pmAKL - LGA
2 stops25h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 11/18$1,439

Find flights to New Zealand within your budget

Locate flights to New Zealand that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,669,981 searches and data was last updated on November 19, 2024.

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NewarkAuckland

EWR - AKL

EWRAKL

Newark

Sun 3/9

6:30 pm-10:00 am

1 stop22h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/19

1:00 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop20h 51m

$984

NewarkAuckland

EWR - AKL

EWRAKL

Newark

Mon 2/17

6:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop22h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/3

6:45 am-4:51 pm

2 stops28h 06m

$993

New YorkAuckland

JFK - AKL

JFKAKL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/3

10:05 am-11:00 am

2 stops30h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/18

1:00 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops24h 42m

$1,136

New YorkAuckland

LGA - AKL

LGAAKL

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/8

8:40 pm-10:00 am

2 stops43h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/18

1:00 pm-7:43 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$1,136

New YorkAuckland

JFK - AKL

JFKAKL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/24

3:50 pm-9:25 am

2 stops23h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/2

1:20 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$1,167

New YorkAuckland

JFK - AKL

JFKAKL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/17

5:05 pm-8:55 am

1 stop21h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/5

2:50 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop21h 03m

$1,175

NewarkAuckland

EWR - AKL

EWRAKL

Newark

Thu 2/27

5:54 pm-9:25 am

1 stop21h 31m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/17

12:20 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,175

New YorkAuckland

LGA - AKL

LGAAKL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/17

6:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop21h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/2

1:20 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$1,175

New YorkAuckland

LGA - AKL

LGAAKL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/6

12:59 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 56m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/20

1:50 pm-6:46 pm

2 stops21h 56m

$1,179

New YorkAuckland

LGA - AKL

LGAAKL

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/1

7:30 am-5:55 am

1 stop28h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/26

1:00 pm-7:43 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$1,190

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Travel insights for flights to New Zealand

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How long is the flight to New Zealand?

On average, a flight from New York to New Zealand takes 27 hours 46 minutes. Flights to New Zealand from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly 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 November 18, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to New Zealand should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to New Zealand are American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta.

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 November 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Jetstar, Delta and United Airlines to New Zealand by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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.

8.7
Very good
68 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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.

8.5
Very good
1,027 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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.

8.4
Very good
1,310 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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.

8.3
Very good
781 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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.

8.3
Very good
478 reviews
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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.

New Zealand climate

The New Zealand climate changes throughout the year. There are mild winters and warm, humid summers on the North Island, while the South Island is colder and has huge glaciers and snowfields. The mountains get snow in the winter and the west coast sees most of the rain. Summer lasts from November to April.

Getting around New Zealand

The following chart gives approximate journey times from Wellington (in hours and minutes) to other major cities and towns in New Zealand.

AirRoadRail
Auckland1.009.0010.00
N. Plymouth1.008.30
Christchurch0.457.20*5.20*
Dunedin1.2012.20*

Note: *Plus ferry crossing of three hours.

New Zealand Travel Information

  • Kapiti Island, north of Wellington on the North Island, is home to a nature reserve that protects some of the rarest birds in the world. These include Robin, Saddleback, Stitchbird, Kaka, Kakariki, Weka, Kereru, Bellbirds and the extremely rare flightless Takahe. The nocturnal Kiwi, the emblem of New Zealand, also lives here.
  • Rotorua in central North Island, is a geothermal area. There are several geysers including the spectacular 20-metre Pohutu geyser at Whakarewarewa (the thermal village) and hot mud pools. It is also the heartland of Maori culture. There are 16 lakes around Rotorua, 11 are fishable and stock trout (rainbow, brown, brook and tiger).Major fishing lakes are Rotorua, Rotoiti, Tarawera, Okataina and Rotoma. Ask your Rotorua hotel for sight-seeing recommendations, as you’ll like get a couple discounts if you book in bulk.
  • Larnach Castle is New Zealand’s only castle and Dunedin’s (South Island) top visitor attraction. The castle was built in 1871 by William Larnach for his first wife. It is owned by the Barker family, but it is open for tours and celebrations. The views over the Otago Peninsula are breathtaking. Dunedin is also home to the Cadbury Factory, which features a unique chocolate fall in a five-storey high silo.
  • Queenstown is the birthplace of commercial bungee-jumping. The city lies on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, and is surrounded by the Remarkables mountain range, the youngest ski area in the region. The Lindauer Queenstown Winter Festival takes place in late June and July, so be sure to book your Queenstown hotels well in advance if you plan on attending the festival.
  • The Lord of the Rings trail: Mount Aspiring National Park, named for one of New Zealand’s highest peaks, is part of Te Wahipounamu, the South West New Zealand UNESCO World Heritage Area. The park, to the south of the Southern Alps, is popular for walking and mountaineering. Many locations around Glenorchy village (Lothlorien, Amon Hen, Orthanc, and Isengard) were used in the films.
  • Hotels in Auckland City are a great starting point for first-time New Zealand travelers, and available for all budgets and personalities.
  • Can I find cheaper flights to New Zealand if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Zealand on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New Zealand?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Zealand.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand?

    Auckland Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Auckland Intl typically cost $25, while round-trip flights cost around $46.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to New Zealand?

    A round-trip flight to New Zealand will typically cost around $318, however they can be found for as little as $65.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New Zealand depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New Zealand, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Auckland Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Auckland Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Auckland Intl?

    Yes. Auckland Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Auckland Airport is the closest property to Auckland Intl (0.0 mi away from Auckland Intl).

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