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Cheap flights from the United States to New Zealand from $545

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AKL
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from USA to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,075

One-way from

$545

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,660

Good round-trip deal

$732 or less

Good one-way deal

$709 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 3/5-22/5
  • Nonstop
  • 25h 26m total
  • USA to New Zealand
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 20m total
  • USA to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($424 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($161 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to New Zealand.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from USA to New Zealand.

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Cheapest flights from USA to New Zealand
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 28 March 2025.

Sat 3/522:29LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 21mDelta
Mon 12/513:00AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mDelta
Deal found 27/3$1,075
Tue 29/413:20LAX - AKL
1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/513:50AKL - LAX
1 stop15h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,101
Sat 3/507:05SNA - AKL
2 stops28h 45mDelta
Mon 19/513:00AKL - SNA
2 stops22h 11mDelta
Deal found 28/3$1,110
Tue 13/523:10DFW - AKL
1 stop20h 30mFiji Airways
Tue 20/508:00AKL - DFW
1 stop25h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,237
Sun 2/1122:45LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Wed 19/1108:00AKL - LAX
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,252
Mon 12/522:10LAX - AKL
Nonstop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/513:55AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,254
Wed 7/513:45DFW - AKL
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/514:30AKL - DFW
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,427
Sat 3/514:18SFO - AKL
1 stop19h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/613:55AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,435
Tue 6/522:45SFO - AKL
1 stop29h 00mFiji Airways
Thu 15/513:55AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,514
Tue 13/517:10LAX - AKL
2 stops26h 55mAir Canada
Tue 27/506:35AKL - LAX
2 stops23h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 27/3$1,528
Thu 8/522:10LAX - AKL
Nonstop12h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 15/520:15AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/3$1,536
Tue 2/1219:13SFO - AKL
2 stops24h 37mAir Canada
Tue 9/1214:00AKL - SFO
1 stop22h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 27/3$1,547

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to New Zealand that are best for you.

Fly from

USA

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Thu 17/4

22:29-06:50

Nonstop13h 21m

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

13:00-06:05

Nonstop12h 05m

$1,075

Santa AnaAuckland

SNA - AKL

SNAAKL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/5

07:05-06:50

2 stops28h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/5

13:00-16:11

2 stops22h 11m

$1,110

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Mon 12/5

22:36-07:10

1 stop37h 34m

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/5

13:50-10:39

1 stop15h 49m

$1,111

DallasAuckland

DFW - AKL

DFWAKL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 13/5

23:10-12:40

1 stop20h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

08:00-16:30

1 stop25h 30m

$1,237

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Mon 12/5

22:10-06:00

Nonstop12h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/5

13:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

$1,254

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Thu 15/5

23:55-13:15

1 stop18h 20m

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/5

13:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

$1,261

DallasAuckland

DFW - AKL

DFWAKL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 7/5

13:45-06:00

1 stop23h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/5

14:30-16:30

1 stop19h 00m

$1,427

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sat 3/5

14:18-05:00

1 stop19h 42m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

13:55-13:50

1 stop18h 55m

$1,435

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

22:45-22:45

1 stop29h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/5

13:55-13:25

1 stop18h 30m

$1,514

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 13/5

17:10-15:05

2 stops26h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/5

06:35-11:17

2 stops23h 42m

$1,528

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Best time to book a flight from USA to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to New Zealand

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from USA to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 28 March 2025.

When flying from USA to New Zealand, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 28 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from USA to New Zealand, such as Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Korean Air. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $545. Users have also found prices from $625 and $653 on Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand, respectively.

  • 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 holiday 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.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from USA to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 USA to New Zealand

Discover the top 6 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$575Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$945Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$951Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,139Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,519Average$2,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,933Average$3,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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