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Cheap Flights from New York to New Zealand

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Auckland2 stops$1,348
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$1,715
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$1,712
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$1,979
Nelson
Nelson1 stop$2,487
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$2,178
Hamilton
Hamilton2 stops$2,516
Tauranga
Tauranga3 stops$4,765
Blenheim
Blenheim3 stops$4,796
Rotorua
Rotorua1 stop$2,736
Taupo
Taupo2 stops$2,762
Auckland
Auckland2 stops$1,348
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$1,715
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$1,712
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$1,979
Nelson
Nelson1 stop$2,487
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$2,178
Hamilton
Hamilton2 stops$2,516
Tauranga
Tauranga3 stops$4,765
Blenheim
Blenheim3 stops$4,796
Rotorua
Rotorua1 stop$2,736
Taupo
Taupo2 stops$2,762

Book Cheap New York 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 New York 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from New York to New Zealand

Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Delta Logo
13:00 - 08:35
EWR
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AKL
25h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:35 - 23:59
AKL
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EWR
27h 24m
2 stops
$1,348Delta
Fri, 17 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Delta Logo
20:17 - 06:50
EWR
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AKL
42h 33m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:00 - 00:51
AKL
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EWR
27h 51m
2 stops
$1,375Delta
Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:10 - 13:35
EWR
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AKL
35h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:50 - 13:05
AKL
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EWR
39h 15m
3 stops
$1,459Multiple Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 13:40
EWR
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AKL
30h 40m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 05:45
AKL
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EWR
31h 45m
2 stops
$1,467Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Air Canada Logo
19:45 - 10:00
LGA
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AKL
45h 15m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
13:00 - 09:53
AKL
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LGA
37h 53m
2 stops
$1,636Air Canada
Sun, 15 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
Air Canada Logo
15:20 - 10:00
LGA
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AKL
25h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
13:00 - 21:33
AKL
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LGA
25h 33m
2 stops
$1,703Air Canada
Mon, 9 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Air New Zealand Logo
20:20 - 13:25
JFK
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CHC
24h 05m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
08:15 - 18:00
CHC
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JFK
26h 45m
2 stops
$1,979Air New Zealand
Thu, 14 May - Wed, 27 May
Air New Zealand Logo
21:55 - 14:00
JFK
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ZQN
24h 05m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
16:30 - 19:35
ZQN
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JFK
43h 05m
2 stops
$1,979Air New Zealand
Fri, 27 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
17:07 - 15:35
LGA
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ZQN
28h 28m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 20:59
ZQN
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LGA
31h 59m
2 stops
$2,356Qantas Airways
Fri, 27 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
17:07 - 15:35
LGA
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ZQN
28h 28m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 18:54
ZQN
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LGA
28h 54m
2 stops
$2,387Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to New Zealand flights

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

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

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

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from New York found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $1,927 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 $1,927.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,927, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York 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 New York to New Zealand is February, when tickets cost $1,946 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,361 and $2,766 respectively.

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

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

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York 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 New York 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 New York to New Zealand, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$620
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (47% more expensive on average)
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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 $2,894 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,894.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • When looking for flights from New York to New Zealand, consider flying to the main airport hub of the country, Auckland International Airport (AKL). You will have more flight options, and from there, it’ll be easier to get around to the top attractions.
  • Find more options for flying from New York to New Zealand by searching for routes with one or two layovers. One of the most common deals departs out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New York and has a layover in Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  • Traveling from New York to New Zealand, you’ll have to exchange some of your USD into the local currency, the New Zealand dollar (NZD). You can do this upon your arrival at one of the multiple currency exchange desks available at the arrival terminal in Auckland International Airport (AKL).
  • Traveling can be stressful sometimes, especially for long trips like the one from New York to New Zealand. In both Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, there are massage and spa spots in the departure terminals to relax before boarding your plane.
  • If you’re traveling with a child or infant and plan on renting a vehicle upon your arrival in New Zealand, be aware that it is mandatory for children from the ages of 0-7 to travel in an adequate child restraint. Check with the car rental agency to know if they provide child seats or if you have to travel with one.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from New York to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York 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 582 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

8.0 ExcellentFernando, Feb 2026
AKL - ZQN
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Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

My flight from Dallas to Sydney was cancelled. My entire trip was rerouted to include the following: Hartford to Washington DC Washington DC to JFK JFK to Auckland Auckland to Christchurch I paid for an aisle seat on the flight to Auckland and was asked if I would take a window seat to accommodate a family. The agent at the podium failed to mention that the family had a 3 month old baby and that a bassinet would be used during the 16 hour flight. The only way I could get out of my seat was to crawl under the bassinet of the sleeping baby. I think it is wrong that I was no given the choice to sit in another seat, that the agent knew what she was doing and chose to not properly disclose my seating arrangement. Terrible treatment.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

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