Cheap flights to New Zealand from $978
Search for one-way or return flights to New Zealand. Choose from the popular airlines below and book your flight today for as little as $978!
Fly to New Zealand
Boasting breathtaking scenery, a rich Maori culture, friendly locals and too many adventures to count, New Zealand is a bucket-list destination. Mixing the sandy bays, hot springs and bustling cities of the north island, with snow-capped mountains, impressive glaciers and beautiful fjords of the south, flights to New Zealand are a must for those seeking spectacular landscapes. And there’s more to the country that just its natural beauty. Whether you want to sip a Sauvingnon Blanc in one of New Zealand’s famous wine regions, release adrenaline with some extreme sports, or watch the Haka at an All Blacks game, there are a million reasons why you should book flights to New Zealand and visit this incredible country.
It’s easy to book tickets to New Zealand to suit you. You can fly to New Zealand from a wide range of destinations across the world including Hong Kong, Dubai and Sydney. And once you’re there, you can easily get from one place to another by plane or bus. Many people fly to Auckland, the country’s largest city, with its diverse culture and abundance of art galleries, shops and restaurants. New Zealand’s capital, Wellington is also a must. Blending the cosmopolitan feel of a city with natural beauty, it’s a capital like no other. Meanwhile, Queenstown is a thrill-seekers dream. Along with its picturesque location, its known for its extreme sports, such as sky diving and bungee jumping. Another city for the itinerary is Christchurch still being rebuilt from a devastating earthquake, it’s a fascinating place with vibrant cafes and bars
Home to some incredible sights, with flights to New Zealand, you can never get bored. Must-dos in the North Island include Auckland’s Sky Tower with its breathtaking views, the thermal springs of Wai-O-Tapu in Rotorua, the glowing Waitomo caves and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. For Lord of the Ring’s fans, Hobbiton in Tauranga is also a must. As for the South Island, there’s just as many, if not more. There’s the stunning fjord of Milford Sound, New Zealand’s highest mountain; Mount Cook, the jaw-dropping Franz Josef Glacier, along with a plethora of stunning lakes include Tekapo, Wanaka and Matheson.Not forgetting the abundance of outdoor adventures you can get yourself stuck into.
Combining intense natural beauty with rich traditions and thrilling adventures, book flights to New Zealand for the trip of a lifetime.
Popular destinations in New Zealand
Check out popular cities in New Zealand and find flights to the cities below.
Discover one-way or return flights to New Zealand from $978
Search for one-way or return flights to New Zealand. Choose from the popular airlines below and book your flight today for as little as $978!
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JFK 7:20 PM17h 35mNonstopAKL 4:55 AMNew York - Auckland | Sun, Sep 13 | American Airlines
AKL 4:25 PM15h 55mNonstopJFK 4:20 PMAuckland - New York | Wed, Sep 16 | American Airlines
Price detailsDepartureJFK-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$1,250 $2,61252% off52% off$2,612 $1,250 -
LGA 12:42 PM23h 48m1 stopAKL 5:30 AMNew York - Auckland | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
AKL 7:00 PM19h 50m1 stopEWR 9:50 PMAuckland - New York | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
Price detailsDepartureIAH-AKLEconomy class
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JFK 7:20 PM21h 30m1 stopCHC 9:50 AMNew York - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 18 | Qantas Airways
CHC 9:50 PM34h 45m1 stopJFK 3:35 PMChristchurch - New York | Sun, Oct 25 | Qantas Airways
Price detailsDepartureJFK-AKLEconomy class
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JFK 8:55 PM23h 35m1 stopZQN 1:30 PMNew York - Queenstown | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
ZQN 7:00 AM28h1 stopJFK 6:00 PMQueenstown - New York | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
Price detailsDepartureJFK-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletAKL-ZQNEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableReturnZQN-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableAKL-JFKEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$1,41946% off$2,612 $1,419
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JFK 7:20 PM30h 15m1 stopWLG 6:35 PMNew York - Wellington | Sun, Oct 18 | Qantas Airways
WLG 9:25 PM35h 10m1 stopJFK 3:35 PMWellington - New York | Sun, Oct 25 | Qantas Airways
Price detailsDepartureJFK-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletAKL-WLGEconomy class
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ReturnWLG-JFK
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$1,42146% off$2,612 $1,421
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JFK 9:55 PM28h 20m1 stopTRG 6:15 PMNew York - Tauranga | Sat, Sep 12 | Air New Zealand
TRG 6:50 PM40h 45m1 stopJFK 7:35 PMTauranga - New York | Fri, Sep 18 | Air New Zealand
Price detailsDepartureJFK-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletReturnTRG-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are available$1,54641% off$2,612 $1,546
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JFK 9:55 PM29h 15m1 stopNPE 7:10 PMNew York - Napier | Sat, Sep 12 | Air New Zealand
NPE 8:10 PM39h 25m1 stopJFK 7:35 PMNapier - New York | Fri, Sep 18 | Air New Zealand
Price detailsDepartureJFK-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletAKL-NPEEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableReturnNPE-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are available$1,58040% off$2,612 $1,580
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JFK 7:20 PM32h 40m1 stopWRE 9:00 PMNew York - Whangarei | Sat, Sep 26 | Qantas Airways
WRE 6:00 AM27h 20m1 stopJFK 4:20 PMWhangarei - New York | Sat, Oct 3 | Air New Zealand
Price detailsDepartureJFK-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnAKL-JFKEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$1,60738% off$2,612 $1,607
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JFK 7:20 PM30h 25m1 stopGIS 5:45 PMNew York - Gisborne | Thu, Sep 10 | Qantas Airways
GIS 6:15 PM38h 5m1 stopJFK 4:20 PMGisborne - New York | Wed, Sep 16 | Air New Zealand
Price detailsDepartureJFK-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletAKL-GISEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableReturnGIS-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableAKL-JFKEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$1,64137% off$2,612 $1,641
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JFK 7:20 PM23h1 stopNSN 11:20 AMNew York - Nelson | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
NSN 6:30 AM26h 5m1 stopJFK 3:35 PMNelson - New York | Mon, Oct 26 | Air New Zealand
Price detailsDepartureJFK-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletAKL-NSNEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableReturnNSN-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableAKL-JFKEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$1,64937% off$2,612 $1,649
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JFK 7:20 PM30h 45m1 stopROT 7:05 PMNew York - Rotorua | Fri, Sep 25 | Qantas Airways
ROT 6:50 AM26h 30m1 stopJFK 4:20 PMRotorua - New York | Fri, Oct 2 | Air New Zealand
Price detailsDepartureJFK-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletAKL-ROTEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableReturnAKL-JFKEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$1,67236% off$2,612 $1,672
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JFK 7:20 PM30h 30m1 stopDUD 6:50 PMNew York - Dunedin | Sat, Sep 26 | Qantas Airways
DUD 9:25 AM23h 55m1 stopJFK 4:20 PMDunedin - New York | Sat, Oct 3 | Air New Zealand
Price detailsDepartureJFK-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnAKL-JFKEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletDUD-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are available$1,68735% off$2,612 $1,687
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JFK 7:20 PM33h 10m1 stopKKE 8:30 PMNew York - Kerikeri | Sat, Sep 12 | Qantas Airways
KKE 5:40 PM38h 40m1 stopJFK 4:20 PMKerikeri - New York | Fri, Sep 18 | Air New Zealand
Price detailsDepartureJFK-AKLEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnAKL-JFKEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$2,06321% off$2,612 $2,063
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SIN 1:00 PM17h 25m1 stopAKL 2:00 PMSingapore - Auckland | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
AKL 3:00 PM6hNonstopSIN 4:00 PMAuckland - Singapore | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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Cheapest nonstopJFK 5:15 PM17h 40mNonstopAKL 4:55 AMNew York - Auckland | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
Price detailsJFK-AKLEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$1,669 $2,11321% off21% off$2,113 $1,669
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JFK 8:55 PM21h 35m1 stopZQN 11:30 AMNew York - Queenstown | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
Price detailsJFK-AKLEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletAKL-ZQNEconomy classIn-flight meals are available$978 $2,11354% off54% off$2,113 $978
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JFK 1:40 PM29h 10m1 stopCHC 12:50 PMNew York - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Cathay Pacific
Price detailsJFK-HKGEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$1,135 $2,11346% off46% off$2,113 $1,135 -
JFK 8:35 PM21h 40m1 stopWLG 11:15 AMNew York - Wellington | Mon, Oct 26 | Air New Zealand
Price detailsJFK-AKLEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$1,19843% off$2,113 $1,198
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JFK 5:15 PM24h1 stopDUD 11:15 AMNew York - Dunedin | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
Price detailsJFK-AKLEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletAKL-DUDEconomy class$1,25041% off$2,113 $1,250
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JFK 7:20 PM33h 10m1 stopKKE 8:30 PMNew York - Kerikeri | Mon, Sep 21 | Qantas Airways
Price detailsJFK-AKLEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletAKL-KKEEconomy classIn-flight meals are available$1,25641% off$2,113 $1,256
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JFK 7:20 PM21h 10m1 stopROT 9:30 AMNew York - Rotorua | Sun, Oct 4 | Qantas Airways
Price detailsJFK-AKLEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$1,25940% off$2,113 $1,259
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JFK 7:20 PM20h 30m1 stopPMR 7:50 AMNew York - Palmerston North | Tue, Sep 15 | Qantas Airways
Price detailsJFK-AKLEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletAKL-PMREconomy classIn-flight meals are available$1,26640% off$2,113 $1,266
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JFK 7:20 PM32h 50m1 stopTRG 9:10 PMNew York - Tauranga | Mon, Oct 5 | Qantas Airways
Price detailsJFK-AKLEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$1,26940% off$2,113 $1,269
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JFK 7:20 PM20h 45m1 stopNSN 8:05 AMNew York - Nelson | Wed, Sep 23 | Qantas Airways
Price detailsJFK-AKLEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletAKL-NSNEconomy classIn-flight meals are available$1,28739% off$2,113 $1,287
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JFK 9:55 PM21h 25m1 stopNPL 11:20 AMNew York - New Plymouth | Thu, Sep 24 | Air New Zealand
Price detailsJFK-AKLEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$1,33437% off$2,113 $1,334
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JFK 7:20 PM25h 15m1 stopBHE 1:35 PMNew York - Blenheim | Sun, Oct 4 | Qantas Airways
Price detailsJFK-AKLEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$1,37535% off$2,113 $1,375
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SIN 1:00 PM17h 25m1 stopAKL 2:00 PMSingapore - Auckland | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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Displayed flight fares to New Zealand are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.
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When is the Cheapest Time to Fly to New Zealand from ?
Check out price trend charts for flights to popular cities in New Zealand and discover the best time to book affordable tickets.
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Important info for flying to New Zealand
| Cheapest one-way flight price | $476 |
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| Cheapest round-trip ticket price | $1,041 |
| Off-season for travel | September |
| Peak season for travel | July |
| Popular airline | Fiji Airways |
| Cheapest month | November |
FAQ
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How much is a flight to New Zealand?
The average price of a round-trip flight to New Zealand from United States is $593, while a one-way flight costs $282. -
What's the cheapest return flight to New Zealand in the next 30 days?
The cheapest round-trip flight to New Zealand from United States is on the route from Shanghai to Auckland, with prices starting at $658 between 2026-09-23 and 2026-09-30. -
Which city has the cheapest flights when traveling from United States to New Zealand?
Over the next 3 months, the cheapest city to fly to New Zealand from United States is Shanghai, with an average round-trip price of $593. -
Where can I fly to New Zealand from United States?
There are direct flights from United States to New Zealand. Auckland are all popular destinations in New Zealand. -
What are the best places to visit in New Zealand?
Based on Trip.com data, Auckland attracts most tourists in New Zealand. Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown, and Nelson are all popular cities for tourism in New Zealand. -
What's the top tourist attraction in New Zealand?
Whale Watch Kaikoura attracted the most visitors last year, followed by Hobbiton™ Movie Set Tours, and NZONE Skydive Queenstown. -
Which airlines offer flights to New Zealand from United States?
Fiji Airways are airlines that fly frequently from United States to New Zealand. The overall price will vary depending on your destination and travel dates. Budget airlines generally offer lower prices to New Zealand, but they may have limited baggage allowance, reduced onboard services, and longer commuting times to secondary airports.
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