Question 1

Is it necessary to obtain a visa and take a passport with me on a trip from Minneapolis to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

When traveling to New Zealand, you will need a visa and a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority to enter the country. Obtaining the travel authority is the easier method of entry into the country but be aware it can take up to 72 hours to process this authority, so make sure you give yourself ample time before your flight. You will need a valid passport to travel to this country, and it is important to make sure that your passport is valid for at least 90 days past your departure date from New Zealand.

Question 2

If I plan on renting a car when I arrive in New Zealand, what child car seat laws do I need to be aware of?

Accepted Answer

In this country, children up to 24 months old need to travel in a car seat facing the rear, and then up to four years old in a car seat facing forward. Children from four years old to eight years old need to travel in a booster seat.

Question 3

Are there any hotels close to the Auckland Airport?

Accepted Answer

A very convenient choice at this airport is the Novotel Auckland Airport which is adjacent to the international terminal, so it is quite easy to walk to this hotel after a flight. Travelers should be aware that because the hotel sits so close to your property, there is no airport shuttle available to this hotel.

Question 4

Can I get a rideshare vehicle at the Auckland Airport, and where's the best place to meet a ride?

Accepted Answer

There are rideshare services available from three different companies at this airport. The rideshare zone at the airport sits right behind the multistory car park of the Domestic Terminal and is just outside of Door 11 at the International Terminal.

Question 5

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

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 Minneapolis to New Zealand. <a href='/flight-routes/Minneapolis-St-Paul-MSP/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Minneapolis to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Minneapolis-St-Paul-MSP/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Minneapolis to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

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 Minneapolis to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Minneapolis-St-Paul-MSP/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 Minneapolis to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Minneapolis-St-Paul-MSP/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Minneapolis to New Zealand were found on Qantas Airways ($1,263) and United Airlines ($1,304).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $1,139 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 $1,139.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to New Zealand is October, when tickets cost $1,551 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of return tickets is $2,617 and $2,422 respectively.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from Minneapolis to New Zealand, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 13

How long does a flight from Minneapolis to New Zealand take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a flight to New Zealand depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to New Zealand from Minneapolis are to Auckland, which takes 22h 55m, Nelson, which takes 24h 07m, and Christchurch, which takes 26h 38m.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to New Zealand?

The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to New Zealand is October, when tickets cost $1,551 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of return tickets is $2,617 and $2,422 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis to New Zealand?

To get a below-average price on the flight from Minneapolis to New Zealand, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to New Zealand?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Minneapolis to New Zealand were found on Qantas Airways ($1,263) and United Airlines ($1,304).

How long does a flight from Minneapolis to New Zealand take?

The duration of a flight to New Zealand depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to New Zealand from Minneapolis are to Auckland, which takes 22h 55m, Nelson, which takes 24h 07m, and Christchurch, which takes 26h 38m.

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FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

Is it necessary to obtain a visa and take a passport with me on a trip from Minneapolis to New Zealand?

If I plan on renting a car when I arrive in New Zealand, what child car seat laws do I need to be aware of?

In this country, children up to 24 months old need to travel in a car seat facing the rear, and then up to four years old in a car seat facing forward. Children from four years old to eight years old need to travel in a booster seat.

Are there any hotels close to the Auckland Airport?

Can I get a rideshare vehicle at the Auckland Airport, and where's the best place to meet a ride?

There are rideshare services available from three different companies at this airport. The rideshare zone at the airport sits right behind the multistory car park of the Domestic Terminal and is just outside of Door 11 at the International Terminal.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to New Zealand.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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