Question 1

Do you need a visa to travel from New York to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

As a US citizen, you are required to apply for an NZeTA visa online to travel as a tourist to the country. Passengers must apply at least 72h prior to their departure to New Zealand, and bring proof of it to show upon their arrival. Passengers must also bring a valid passport that cannot expire within three months of their planned departure date out of New Zealand.

Question 2

Are there any direct flight options from New York to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Currently, there aren’t any non-stop flights between these two places, unfortunately. However, there are routes with just one short layover, generally at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), going to Auckland International Airport (AKL). These more direct routes are mainly operated by Air New Zealand and depart from both Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.

Question 3

Which is the best airport to fly into to get to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound?

Accepted Answer

Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound are possibly the most visited attractions in New Zealand. To get there, flights will most likely have two layovers coming from New York, but travelers can book connecting flights to either Christchurch International Airport (CHC) or Queenstown International Airport (ZQN). Queenstown is closest but has fewer flights.

Question 4

Is there public transportation available from Auckland Airport to the city center?

Accepted Answer

The main Auckland International Airport has a few public transportation options to get to the center of Auckland. Depending on your final destination in downtown Auckland, travelers can ride the AirportLink bus to the connecting train stations that take you to the Queen’s Wharf, for instance. It takes over an hour to get downtown via public transportation.

Question 5

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York 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 New York to New Zealand. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-NYC/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 New York to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York 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 New York to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/New-York-NYC/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 New York 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 New York 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/New-York-NYC/New-Zealand-NZ0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from New York to New Zealand were found on Delta ($1,676) and Air Canada ($1,997).

Question 11

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from New York to New Zealand, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New Zealand, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

Question 12

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 at night, when retur flights cost $1,970 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 $2,211.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from New York to New Zealand is February, when tickets cost $2,460 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,855 and $2,865 respectively.

Question 14

What is the cheapest New York to New Zealand flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from New York found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $3,299 return. The most popular route is from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Auckland (AKL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $3,299.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from New York to New Zealand, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 16

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

The earliest flight from New York to New Zealand departs at 19:20, landing in Auckland at 04:55.

Question 17

How many flights are there between New York and New Zealand per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from New York and land in New Zealand, with an average flight time of 17h 47m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the evening, while the most flights land at Auckland. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Question 18

How long does a flight from New York 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 New York are to Auckland, which takes 19h 46m, Christchurch, which takes 23h 31m, and Queenstown, which takes 26h 43m.

Question 19

What’s the latest departure time from New York to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from New York to New Zealand sets off at 21:55 and lands in Auckland at 07:55.

Question 20

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York to New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at $2,591 on average.

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What is the cheapest New York to New Zealand flight route?

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from New York found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $3,299 return. The most popular route is from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Auckland (AKL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $3,299.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York to New Zealand?

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at $2,591 on average.

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

The cheapest month for flights from New York to New Zealand is February, when tickets cost $2,460 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,855 and $2,865 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to New Zealand?

If you are looking for a flight deal from New York to New Zealand, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New Zealand, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To get a below-average price on the flight from New York to New Zealand, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from New York to New Zealand were found on Delta ($1,676) and Air Canada ($1,997).

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

The duration of a flight to New Zealand depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to New Zealand from New York are to Auckland, which takes 19h 46m, Christchurch, which takes 23h 31m, and Queenstown, which takes 26h 43m.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York and New Zealand?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between New York and New Zealand per day?

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to New Zealand?

The earliest flight from New York to New Zealand departs at 19:20, landing in Auckland at 04:55.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to New Zealand?

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from New York to New Zealand sets off at 21:55 and lands in Auckland at 07:55.

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FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

Do you need a visa to travel from New York to New Zealand?

Are there any direct flight options from New York to New Zealand?

Which is the best airport to fly into to get to Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound?

Is there public transportation available from Auckland Airport to the city center?

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

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York 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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