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$1,155 Find cheap flights from New York to New Zealand

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Auckland
Auckland3 stops$2,032
Christchurch
Christchurch3 stops$2,449
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$2,244
Queenstown
Queenstown3 stops$2,748
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$3,871
Tauranga
Tauranga3 stops$2,791
Hamilton
Hamilton2 stops$4,518
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$4,176

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June

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December

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$1,155
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% 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 to New Zealand from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers 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 to New Zealand with an airline and back to New York 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 to New Zealand from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • Morning departure is around 2% more expensive than an evening flight, on average*.
  • 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.
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

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.
8.1
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 564 reviews
8.1Comfort
7.6Food
8.4Boarding
8.7Crew
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

6.0 GoodSteve, Jul 2024TBU - AKL
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Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

The entire process was excellent! The economy sits are a bit snug so I'll have to be sure to purchase premier or business class next time but, other than that, food, service, attendants were exceptional. Gate agents and ticket agents too!

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

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Recent return flight deals

13/8Tue
3 stops
28h 21mEWR-AKL
27/8Tue
2 stops
33h 22mAKL-EWR
$2,032
2/11Sat
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48h 40mJFK-AKL
18/11Mon
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$2,074
12/9Thu
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25/9Wed
directQantas Airways
16h 15mAKL-JFK
$2,237
12/9Thu
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33h 55mJFK-AKL
25/9Wed
1 stopCathay Pacific
32h 15mAKL-JFK
$2,269
12/9Thu
3 stopsAir Canada
39h 40mJFK-AKL
25/9Wed
3 stopsAir Canada
42h 25mAKL-JFK
$2,278
6/11Wed
2 stopsQantas Airways
31h 20mJFK-AKL
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directQantas Airways
16h 15mAKL-JFK
$2,305
7/9Sat
1 stopCathay Pacific
29h 00mJFK-AKL
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1 stopCathay Pacific
32h 15mAKL-JFK
$2,345
20/1Mon
directAir New Zealand
18h 05mJFK-AKL
10/2Mon
directAir New Zealand
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$2,554
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1 stopAir New Zealand
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1 stopAir New Zealand
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$2,557
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3 stopsAir Canada
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$2,721

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23/10Wed
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45h 35mJFK-AKL
$1,180
1/11Fri
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28/7Sun
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4/8Sun
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16h 15mAKL-JFK
$2,471
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multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
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directAir New Zealand
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directAir New Zealand
16h 15mAKL-JFK
$3,436
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directAir New Zealand
16h 15mAKL-JFK
$3,524
28/7Sun
multi-stopLATAM Airlines
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30h 35mAKL-JFK
$3,842
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28h 01mEWR-AKL
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40h 34mAKL-EWR
$4,430
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