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Cheapest return fare
$1,490
Typical prices: $1,656-$1,958
American Airlines
Tue 13/10Sat 17/10
AKL - IAH • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$1,542
Typical prices: $1,618-$1,883
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/11Fri 27/11
AKL - IAH • Direct
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Air New Zealand Skycouch adds a flat space; United Premium Plus adds recline.
For this long-haul route, keep a NZ power adapter in your cabin bag for charging.
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Houston (AKL-HOU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Houston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Houston

Tue, 13 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
American Airlines Logo
16:20 - 14:53AKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
40h 33m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
09:02 - 15:10IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
36h 08m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,490American Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 14:15AKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
13h 25mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
19:55 - 05:45IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
14h 50mdirect
$1,542Air New Zealand
Thu, 20 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 16:25AKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
13h 35mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
21:55 - 05:30IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
14h 35mdirect
$1,560Air New Zealand
Thu, 19 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
United Airlines Logo
15:50 - 23:59AKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
27h 09m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
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19:55 - 05:45IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
14h 50mdirect
$1,606United Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
United Airlines Logo
19:55 - 00:23AKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
23h 28m1 stop San Francisco
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18:35 - 09:10IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
19h 35m1 stop San Francisco
$1,606United Airlines
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 16:25AKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
13h 35mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
20:55 - 05:30IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
14h 35mdirect
$1,621Air New Zealand
Thu, 20 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
Iberia Logo
06:45 - 19:44AKL  Auckland Intl-HOU Houston Hobby
29h 59m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
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18:14 - 16:50HOU  Houston Hobby-AKL Auckland Intl
29h 36m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,657Iberia
Wed, 9 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
Qantas Airways Logo
08:20 - 15:43AKL  Auckland Intl-HOU Houston Hobby
24h 23m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
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16:18 - 14:05HOU  Houston Hobby-AKL Auckland Intl
28h 47m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,693Qantas Airways
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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08:20 - 15:43AKL  Auckland Intl-HOU Houston Hobby
24h 23m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
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16:18 - 12:15HOU  Houston Hobby-AKL Auckland Intl
26h 57m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Melbourne
$1,695Qantas Airways
Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 15:37AKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
26h 22m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:45 - 17:20IAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 35m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
$1,834Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Houston flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Houston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Houston?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Auckland to Houston departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Houston from Auckland usually cost between $1,866 and $2,144 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,490 on American Airlines (13 Oct–17 Oct).

What is the cheapest Auckland to Houston flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Auckland to Houston costs $1,618 on the route between Auckland (AKL) and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Houston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Houston is March, where tickets cost $1,601 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,370 and $2,237 respectively.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$863
Flight from Auckland to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from Auckland to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Auckland to Houston: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Auckland to Houston 
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand-Apr 2025
take over the counter cold pills to guarantee sleep, makes the 14-16 hour flight a lot shorter
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand-Mar 2025
Bring your NZ power adapter in cabin to charge devices
PremFlew with Air New Zealand-Sept 2024
Gates are pretty far away from domestic to international.

FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Houston

  • How many flights are there between Auckland and Houston per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Auckland and lands in Houston, with an average flight time of 13h 35m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 5 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Houston?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Houston was $863 for a one-way ticket and $1,490 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Houston?

    When flying out of Auckland you will be using Auckland Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Houston?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Houston?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Houston, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Houston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Houston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Houston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Houston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Houston with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Houston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Houston?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Auckland Intl to Houston.
Find which airlines fly direct from Auckland Intl Airport to Houston, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Houston

Monday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Tuesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Wednesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Thursday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Friday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Saturday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Sunday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

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Direct returns

Houston to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Tuesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Wednesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Thursday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Friday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Saturday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Sunday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Houston

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Houston. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Auckland to Houston? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 659 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Food
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A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

10.0 ExcellentMarsha, Mar 2026
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A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Having the computer outage compounded by delayed takeoff while waiting for aircrew (who were also delayed) resulted in me missing my int’l flight

I want a refund. I had to switch flights and buy another airline ticket because this one was delayed.

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

Overall a positive experience. As long as you are not connecting-I found the discount offered by Kayak and the customer service to be very good.

Flight staff and all was fine. Food always sucks on planes so nothing new.

Wonderful flight! The crew was good, check-in was good and orderly and the flight was uneventful and good.

The international portion was good. Food and beverage options were good. The sustainable wooden eatery was less than desirable. Your Star Alliance partner ANA provided real silverware. I'm 6'3" & 198 lbs and felt cramped in the exit row. How can that be? Flight attendant all had a pleasant disposition which is always good.

The staff were polite and professional. I found the boarding for First Class Business customers not great. They didn't offer me pre- boarding. Just regular zone 1 boarding which didn't feel great. On board and throughout all of our United Flights we found the staff wonderful. We'll definitely fly United again.

Boarded from a very small gate at LAX. Staff at gate had us line up, then waited 25 minutes to board without a word of explanation. Plane arrived on time then waited 20 minutes for a plane to vacate our gate. Majority of bags arrived after 15 minutes but it took an hour for a small number of remaining bags to be off-loaded despite my “priority” bag tag.

The boarding process on the departure from LA was rather slow even though I was in Group 1. For first class, I was not expecting to have to pay for Wi-fi but I did and then the wi-fi was spotty. The entree was surprisingly good and so that was a pleasant surprise. However, once I got to Houston, it was terrible. Unfortunately there was bad weather but the constant gate changes for my connecting flight was difficult to manage due to having to navigate back and forth between different terminals.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

On the way my flight entertainment wouldn’t work the screen went black and no matter how many times I tried to turn it on it wouldn’t. Food was surprisingly good but the tray tables were tiny so you couldn’t get anything else on the table. The seats hardly go back and are not overly comfortable. Wouldn’t fly United again.

This flight was a code share on Air New Zealand.

temperature, temperature, temperature. it was hot as balls and everyone around me was complaining and constantly adjusting their vents

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