$956 Find Cheap Flights from New York to New Zealand

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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$1,120
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$1,696
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$1,731
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$1,865
Nelson
Nelson1 stop$2,407
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$2,344
Hamilton
Hamilton2 stops$2,409
Tauranga
Tauranga1 stop$2,067
Blenheim
Blenheim2 stops$2,600
Rotorua
Rotorua1 stop$2,551
Taupo
Taupo2 stops$13,310
Auckland
Auckland2 stops$1,120
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$1,696
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$1,731
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$1,865
Nelson
Nelson1 stop$2,407
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$2,344
Hamilton
Hamilton2 stops$2,409
Tauranga
Tauranga1 stop$2,067
Blenheim
Blenheim2 stops$2,600
Rotorua
Rotorua1 stop$2,551
Taupo
Taupo2 stops$13,310
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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 $1,957 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 $1,957.

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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 3 stops stopover the cheapest option at $2,661 on average.

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 March, when tickets cost $2,426 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is $3,944 and $3,058 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 Sundays 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 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 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 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$956
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (42% 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 $1,909 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 $2,173.

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 airline 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 895 reviews
7.2Entertainment
8.2Crew
6.9Food
7.4Comfort
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentMatt, Aug 2025DFW - MEL
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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.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

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