$1,038 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New Zealand

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Cheap Flights from Hobby to New Zealand

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Auckland2 stops$1,897
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$2,015
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$1,873
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$3,640
Auckland
Auckland2 stops$1,897
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$2,015
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$1,873
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$3,640

Book Cheap Hobby to New Zealand Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Hobby to New Zealand 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Hobby to New Zealand

Sat, 11 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
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18:39 - 16:10HOU-WLG
27h 31m2 stops
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17:20 - 22:14WLG-HOU
22h 54m2 stops
$1,873
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Tue, 21 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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18:39 - 13:40HOU-AKL
25h 01m2 stops
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15:10 - 19:50AKL-HOU
23h 40m2 stops
$1,897
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Tue, 21 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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18:39 - 13:40HOU-AKL
25h 01m2 stops
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15:10 - 19:50AKL-HOU
23h 40m2 stops
$1,998
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
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18:39 - 13:05HOU-CHC
24h 26m2 stops
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14:05 - 22:14CHC-HOU
26h 09m2 stops
$2,015
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Tue, 4 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
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14:22 - 08:35HOU-AKL
23h 13m2 stops
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14:35 - 23:46AKL-HOU
28h 11m2 stops
$2,165Delta
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Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
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06:00 - 08:35HOU-AKL
31h 35m2 stops
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14:35 - 21:46AKL-HOU
26h 11m2 stops
$2,679Delta
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Thu, 5 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
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18:25 - 09:10HOU-AKL
19h 45m1 stop
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13:20 - 15:52AKL-HOU
21h 32m1 stop
$3,026Qantas Airways
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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec
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16:25 - 09:10HOU-AKL
21h 45m1 stop
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13:20 - 11:39AKL-HOU
17h 19m1 stop
$3,106Qantas Airways
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Mon, 1 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec
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20:20 - 09:10HOU-AKL
17h 50m1 stop
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15:50 - 19:44AKL-HOU
22h 54m2 stops
$3,294American Airlines
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Mon, 19 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan
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16:24 - 10:05HOU-AKL
22h 41m2 stops
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13:20 - 15:56AKL-HOU
21h 36m1 stop
$3,808American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to New Zealand flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New Zealand, 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 Houston Hobby Airport to New Zealand is August, when tickets cost $1,620 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,744 and $2,752 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to New Zealand?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New Zealand clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Zealand on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Houston Hobby Airport, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to New Zealand?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to New Zealand, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$1,038
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (55% more expensive on average)
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • Where can you freshen up at Auckland Airport?

    Make use of the free showers right outside the International Arrivals gate to freshen up after long travel. The Relay or iSite Tourism Information Center, on the ground floor of Arrivals, sells towels and amenities. There are showers on the first floor of the domestic terminal, next to the Air New Zealand Premium Check-In counter. Travelpharm, located landside close to The Bach Alehouse & Cafe in the Domestic Terminal, sells toiletries.

  • What things can you do on arrival at Christchurch Airport?

    There are plenty of fantastic things to do and see for travelers landing at Christchurch Airport. From the international arrivals hall, it takes roughly 8min to walk to the Antarctica attraction. Authentic snow and ice, Hagglund rides, and a faux 4D cruise are just a few entertaining activities. You can also play ping-pong outside the exit and entrance to the airport. There is a piano that is moved to different areas inside and outside the airport for all piano virtuosos or even beginners.

  • Is Auckland Airport a family-friendly airport?

    Auckland Airport is a family-friendly airport offering different kid's facilities. The airport provides travelers a private and comfortable place for them to care for and nurse their young ones. The rooms have power outlets, changing tables, and comfortable seating. At the airport, baby supplies are available from Kiwi Discover and TravelPharm. Additionally, you can find kid’s play areas on the ground level, and on the international terminal airside, close to Glamping Grounds.

  • Where can you get a spa treatment at Houston Hobby Airport?

    If you want a spa treatment at Houston Hobby Airport, XpresSpa offers spa services such as manicures, pedicures, facials and massages. This Spa is located airside, near gate 45 at the Central Concourse. You can also get a chair massage at a modest cost. Chair massages are available at the Central Concourse Rotunda, West Concourse, and Level 1 of the Baggage Claim.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New Zealand?

    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 Houston Hobby Airport to New Zealand.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New Zealand?

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

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

    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 from Houston Hobby Airport to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, when retur flights cost $1,384 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,421.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • Daily live music performances at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) are there to help you enjoy your time and improve the waiting experience for passengers. Additionally, there are art displays all over the airport. Take a book from the airport library if you want to read while you are at the airport or traveling. The Little Library is close to Level 2's gate 44 and provides free book exchange.
  • Military officers at Houston Hobby Airport can take advantage of the USO lounge in the airport. The lounge is a fantastic spot for active military personnel and their families to unwind while they wait for their flight because it provides free snacks, newspapers and magazines, and TV. The lounge is on the main terminal's central concourse.
  • Self-park, long-term, valet, and covered airport parking with complimentary shuttles are all options if you wish to leave your car at Houston Hobby Airport. The second floor of Red Garage provides valet parking. At the valet parking, they offer parking free water and covered parking. Near the terminal, there are two garages with automated parking locator systems that provide self-parking.
  • If you want to leave your luggage at Auckland Airport (AKL), luggage storage lockers are available. SmarteCarte offers these services to arriving passengers at the international terminal, landside, and arrivals on the ground floor.
  • For passengers arriving at Christchurch Airport (CHC), there are various dining places at the airport. On the international arrivals, there is the Long White Cafe and Airgo Convenience Store. These hotels are open for 24 hours.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Hobby to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Hobby to New Zealand? 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 505 reviews
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.0Comfort
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025CNS - AKL
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Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

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