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Cheapest return flight
$1,556
Typical prices: $1,741-$2,678
Qantas Airways
Thu 1/2Thu 8/2
AKL - JFK • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$974
Typical prices: $982-$1,738
Air Tahiti Nui
Sun 18/2
AKL - JFK • 2 stops
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. Average duration is 15h 43m
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 17 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to New York

 
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Recent return flight deals to New York

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
16:55 - 14:35Auckland  Auckland Intl-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
17:15 - 04:55New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
17h 40mdirect
$1,556Qantas Airways
2 days ago
Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb
Qantas Airways Logo
16:55 - 14:35Auckland  Auckland Intl-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 40mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
14:30 - 09:10New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
24h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,556Qantas Airways
2 days ago
Mon, 18 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
Air Canada Logo
14:00 - 16:49Auckland  Auckland Intl-Newark Newark
20h 49m1 stop Vancouver Intl
Air Canada Logo
18:15 - 11:00Newark  Newark-Auckland Auckland Intl
22h 45m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$1,774Air Canada
3+ days ago
Tue, 19 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
Air Canada Logo
06:20 - 16:49Auckland  Auckland Intl-Newark Newark
28h 29m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
Air Canada Logo
18:15 - 11:00Newark  Newark-Auckland Auckland Intl
22h 45m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$1,774Air Canada
3+ days ago
Tue, 26 Jan - Wed, 27 Jan
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 14:34Auckland  Auckland Intl-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 44m1 stop Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
17:59 - 09:10New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
21h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,891American Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, 27 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 14:34Auckland  Auckland Intl-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
40h 44m1 stop Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
17:59 - 09:10New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
21h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,921American Airlines
3+ days ago
Sun, 28 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
16:05 - 20:43Auckland  Auckland Intl-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 38m2 stops Papeete Faaa Los Angeles
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20:30 - 13:40New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
47h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa
$1,927Air Tahiti Nui
3+ days ago
Thu, 21 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
16:05 - 21:00Auckland  Auckland Intl-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 55m2 stops Papeete Faaa Los Angeles
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
17:59 - 13:40New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
25h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa
$1,984Air Tahiti Nui
3+ days ago
Mon, 18 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
15:50 - 20:33Auckland  Auckland Intl-Newark Newark
22h 43m1 stop San Francisco
Air New Zealand Logo
16:30 - 09:10Newark  Newark-Auckland Auckland Intl
22h 40m1 stop San Francisco
$2,267Air New Zealand
3+ days ago
Thu, 28 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
19:15 - 17:00Auckland  Auckland Intl-New York New York John F Kennedy Intl
15h 45mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
19:25 - 07:30New York  New York John F Kennedy Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
18h 05mdirect
$2,308Air New Zealand
2 days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to New York

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to New York?

Auckland to New York is the cheapest route at $1,556 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to New York?

On average, a return flight from New Zealand to New York costs $2,089, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Queenstown average $1,809, while Auckland runs a bit higher at $2,016.

What is the cheapest day to fly to New York?

Friday is the cheapest day to fly to New York at $2,018 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $2,473.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to New York with an average price of $1,752 return.
•August ($2,523) and September ($2,416) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Evening flights to New York are the cheapest at $2,007 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $2,317.

What is a good deal for flights to New York?

Flights under $1,741 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to New York at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Auckland $1,700.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in New York?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in New York is New York LaGuardia (LGA), with an average flight price of $1,992.

When are flights to New York the cheapest?

Flights to New York are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 33% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to New York

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$974
Beat the crowds with an average 40% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 26% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Auckland to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

When to book flights to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to New York, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to New York is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to New York is around $1,741 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which airports serve New York?

    Flights to New York arrive at: Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

  • How long is a direct flight to New York?

    Direct flights to New York are available from Auckland, with a flight time of about 15h 40m.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to New York?

    Last-minute fares to New York (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 25% higher than the average return fare of $2,089.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at New York?

    Qantas Airways operates the most flights from New Zealand to New York at 4 per week, and for this route Qantas Airways is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to New York. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to New York?

  • How many flights serve New York?

    New York receives 1 flights per day and 7 per week from across the world. Auckland has the most flights to New York with 7 weekly flights.

  • Which airports serve New York and the surrounding area?

    Flights to New York can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of New York include Newark (EWR), Teterboro (TEB) and Caldwell Wright (CDW). These airports are not in New York itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

Your guide to booking New York flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to New York, book around 17 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 33% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to New York, a good return fare is around $1,741. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to New York in January. Return fares historically average $1,752, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to afternoon to save up to $310 on a return flight. Afternoon flights to New York average $2,007 compared to $2,317 for evening flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to New York, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Qantas Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Air New Zealand includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and American Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in New York, a few great places to start are Times Square, New York City Center, and Javits Center. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to New York

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to New York? 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 681 reviews
8.5Crew
7.5Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

10.0 ExcellentSharon, Sept 2026
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Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

mechanical issue, so delayed take-off (hence the low boarding rating) and made a number of people miss their connecting flight. Also took a long time to get our checked baggage. I luckily made mine with 5 minutes to spare, but it was nerve-racking.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

Having the computer outage compounded by delayed takeoff while waiting for aircrew (who were also delayed) resulted in me missing my int’l flight

We had a cancellation due to weather, but the American Airlines staff was very helpful. Once we got on a plane, the trip was great.

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

Overall a positive experience. As long as you are not connecting-I found the discount offered by Kayak and the customer service to be very good.

large seats was good. delayed flight, no food, no entertainment. plane was not cleaned, see rubbish from prior flights

Process of checking in , inToronto was quiet and peaceful.. Checking in, in America is very kaotic

It's always very chill when flying to/from Billy Bishop airport and a fabulous view of Toronto on the way up/down. Free beer too on the plane!

Better this time, the pilot communicated to passengers of delay

Delayed as usual with Air Canada. Checked the status of the fly online it said took off when the plain was still at the gate.

Extremely turbulent landing. Crew was friendly and plane comfortable. Airport and US pre clearance was understaffed

A sandwich and a drink would have been better thank a snack bar...

1 hour late No hot drinks No restroom in the back of the plane

I had wonderful wheelchair assistance through the Montreal airport onto the flight. Air Canada was excellent in this both at the Fredericton airport and the Montreal one where an attendant helped us through customs as well as transport and baggage security.

I had a very disappointing experience with customer service. I was suffering from a severe viral infection that included a rash and persistent cough, leaving me unable to even sit upright. Given the circumstances, I requested travel credits from Canada Air, explaining the potential health risk to others onboard. However, the airline showed no concern for my condition and stated they were not in a position to make decisions based on health considerations. Despite my illness, I received no support or flexibility. Ultimately, I chose to forgo my flight due to their lack of responsiveness. It’s unfortunate that airlines like this operate without prioritizing passenger health and safety.

Flight got delayed for no reason. And Air Canada was doing 3 boardings via the same gate. It was chaotic!

American Airlines flight was cancelled and ended up on a Royal Air Maroc flight and had to pay for things that wouldve been included if I was on American Airlines since I have status

The ridiculous extra security checkpoint at the gate after already going through one was very unnecessary! Also, the last meal (breakfast), my preferred meal option, the flight attendants ran out at row 3 and they have complained about this being an issue on this flight for months! Please have it addressed and stocked appropriately!

Perfect from check in at the airport to the flight all staff were very friendly The plane was nice and clean and modern Because I’m here in the UK to visit my Dad who’s critically ill the details of me getting here were very important and nice to see staff being pleasant and professional

The audio was not working. I moved another seat while the one was not in service. One of the crew told me it happens and brought mono headphones which works slightly… They should check and fix them.

At 5:46 am EST, when I arrived at my departing gate, your gqte agent told me that I could not board the flight because the flight is closed 15 minuets before departure. However, the same gate agent escorted a woman (standing right next to me) at the gate onto the flight which, proves that I could have boarded the flight just like the woman I watched board the flight. The gate agent stated "she was here before you". 1-why was she not already on the flight & 2-how and why was she able to board a "closed" flight that I was not. Additionally, although 6am EST was the time of departure, the plane did not 'pullback' from the gate until 6:15am EST The same gate agent told me that the "boarding closes 15 before departure time" is printed on my boarding pass. This statement is not displayed on my digital boarding pass that I downloaded from AA.com. She also told me that this in stated on AA.com whent I booked my ticket however, since am travelling for work, I booked my flight thru my firm's (Deloitte Consulting) corporate travel app, not AA.com. Marc W Brown

I was able to enlist on standby for an earlier flight, and eventually made it (last row). However, the experience was poor and felt unfair. On the standby list, I was ranked #2 (#1 had been cleared a seat). The person ranked as #3, who was also in the queue alongside me was given a seat much earlier - with group 4 boarding (a seat within the first 2 rows after business class). When inquired about why I was skipped-over on the priority list, the gate agent first paused (likely cuz she couldn't explain) - and then gave me the standard expectation that if a space opens up, she'll give me the seat. Despite my priority ranking being higher, I was unduly held-back, and could have missed the plane - unfairly giving advantage to someone else. Luckily one seat opened up; but given the unfair assignment of standby seat by gate-agent, this was a subpar boarding experience.

Cabin crew were good Food could be a lot better

It was a short flight so there were no entertainments nor super comfortable which is OKAY, just the review system doesnt allow for N/A which is why okay was put, but overall good! No delays and nice crew

AA was fine....the overall experience was subpar, but not due to the airline due to broader issues

Old plane. Nowhere as compared to non US airlines like JAL.

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