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Cheap Flights to New York

 
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Recent return flight deals to New York

Mon, 8 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
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13:20 - 16:30AKL  Auckland Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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06:00 - 09:55JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
33h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,601Qantas Airways
Mon, 8 Feb - Fri, 19 Feb
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13:20 - 21:00AKL  Auckland Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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07:00 - 09:55JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
32h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,639Qantas Airways
Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar
Air Canada Logo
14:00 - 16:48AKL  Auckland Intl-EWR Newark
20h 48m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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18:20 - 00:05EWR  Newark-AKL Auckland Intl
36h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,642Air Canada
Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar
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14:00 - 19:34AKL  Auckland Intl-EWR Newark
23h 34m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
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18:20 - 16:55EWR  Newark-AKL Auckland Intl
29h 35m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,654Air Canada
Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar
Air Canada Logo
14:00 - 19:01AKL  Auckland Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia
23h 01m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Canada Logo
14:55 - 16:55LGA  New York LaGuardia-AKL Auckland Intl
33h 00m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,666Air Canada
Mon, 7 Dec - Fri, 22 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
13:20 - 18:50AKL  Auckland Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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07:30 - 09:55JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
32h 25m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,813Qantas Airways
Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 14 Jan
American Airlines Logo
13:20 - 22:25AKL  Auckland Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
07:30 - 09:55JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
32h 25m1 stop Los Angeles
$1,999American Airlines
Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan
American Airlines Logo
09:40 - 21:00WLG  Wellington-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:20JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-WLG Wellington
41h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl
$2,004American Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
10:00 - 17:00CHC  Christchurch-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 00m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl
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19:25 - 14:30JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CHC Christchurch
25h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl
$2,088Air New Zealand
Mon, 2 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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13:10 - 17:00CHC  Christchurch-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
21h 50m1 stop Auckland Intl
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19:25 - 14:30JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-CHC Christchurch
25h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl
$2,088Air New Zealand
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the cheapest flight to New York?

Auckland to New York is the cheapest route at $1,601 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?

A return flight to New York costs $1,958 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Queenstown average $1,735, while Wellington runs a bit higher at $1,929.

What is the cheapest day to fly to New York?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to New York at $1,892 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $2,202.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly to New York with an average price of $1,735 return.
  • July ($2,395) and December ($2,365) 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?

Night flights to New York are the cheapest at $1,933 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $2,071.

What is a good deal for flights to New York?

Flights under $1,655 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 $1,637
  • Christchurch $1,652
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When are flights to New York the cheapest?

Flights to New York are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% 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

$960
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flights from Auckland to Newark 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.

  • 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, while Air New Zealand is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to New York. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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 $1,655 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.

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

    Last-minute fares to New York – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 17% above the average return fare of $1,958.

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

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, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to New York, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,655 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to New York in February. Return fares historically average $1,735 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on 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 evening to save up to $138 per return. Evening flights to New York average $1,933 compared to $2,071 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • 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 Longacre Theatre. 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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 668 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Food
Airline reviews

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.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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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

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

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

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.

Not good always. Even our trip to japan was disaster with the American airlines delays and cancellatios. Now unfortunately we needed to book again with them last min. Was okay but as usual not comfortable seating.

Susan the flight attendant was great. She greeted me with a smile and showed great hospitality.

Horrible! We departed out of terminal 5, not only was the sign for flights and gate information were so badly organized that it took 2 minutes for all of the flight info load for the correct airline. One would think BA would have new and well managed jet ways, but no you had to take a bus to the plane. It took for every and detailed departure by 40 mins. I’ve had better class of service from Indian Airlines. BA needs to work on upscaling to meet the Industry norms. I can see regional airlines using this loading method but not on an international flight.

Flying on this airline is nothing short of a full blown circus clown show. On a recent return from my mother’s funeral, my only available choice from IND to PWM was American, which I hesitantly booked as I rarely fly them for many of the following reasons and never will again. I was booked IND-PHL-PWM totaling about six hours. The flight was cancelled due to NE weather. They rebooked me on a two stop flight IND-DFW (Yes DALLAS)-PHL-PWM, still all on the same day. After arriving in DFW, they continually delayed the DFW-PHL flight due to maintenance issues on the arriving flight. Finally it was delayed to the point that my PHL-PWM connection was no longer possible. They then rebooked me thru LGA with the short flight the NEXT DAY to PWM and offered to put me up for the night in NYC (or so I assumed). The flight DFW-LGA was then delayed so much that I asked to be put in an earlier flight with a lessor delay. Throughout this day chats with their AI assistant were useless as were subsequent chats supposedly with a real person(?). Only one customer service agent in DFW was actually helpful and appeared to care. Upon arrival at LGA post midnight, they issued me car and hotel vouchers in Trenton NEW JERSEY at a very old Howard Johnsons ONE HALF HOUR from LGA. The hotel was an $85, 1.5 rated hotel in a very sketchy area of NJ that I would have never voluntarily booked. As I prepared to catch the car back to LGA the next morning I received a text that my flight was cancelled. TWICE IN TWO DAYS. I went to LGA hoping to have AA book me on an earlier Delta flight. The full service line was at least 200 people deep, so I tried to reach a real person agent by phone. After 1/2 hours on hold I gave up and waited for my later LGA-PWM flight. It actually started boarding on-time, but only shortly after announced a maintenance hold. We were told it was nothing serious, just an adjustment to the Captains seat. Only one update was given while we waited 1.5+ hours for a “SEAT ADJUSTMENT”. Can’t forget to mention that on all of these planes the WiFi only worked on two. During that time at least three others flights in my area announced that they were overbooked and were taking volunteers before bumping people. Another flight to ORD announced a gate change and less than five minutes after announced that they were really not changing and announced for everyone to return to that gate. Can’t forget to mention that on all of these planes the WiFi only worked on two.🤡🤡

Overall good, but it would be better more movies and tv shows options

Boarding was horrendous! Took absolutely forever… and the delay from the broken coffee pot was really kind of ridiculous

Food horrible, even because there was no food the personal was rude and show off and the landing and take off ,was an adventure.

Old plane. Dirty. Not many things worked. Service was poor.

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!

Friendly efficient crew, but plane had no way to charge phone. That is a near necessity with today’s travel where we carry out travel documents on our phones.

Registered my luggage at 5pm. Arrived at JFK at 1:00 am. Worst trip ever. Never again

Air Canada never runs on time. You’re lucky if your flight is not cancelled or diverted. Worst airline in the world for gas lighting its customers.

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