Cheap flights from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $752

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JFK
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 February 2026.

Thu 12/307:35
AKL
-
JFK
2 stops40h 51m
American Airlines
Mon 16/312:26
JFK
-
AKL
2 stops26h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,287
Thu 19/306:05
WLG
-
JFK
2 stops55h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 23/314:40
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops29h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,294
Tue 8/1215:50
AKL
-
JFK
1 stop32h 41m
American Airlines
Fri 11/1215:59
JFK
-
AKL
1 stop23h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,319
Thu 19/315:55
CHC
-
JFK
2 stops44h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 23/314:40
JFK
-
CHC
2 stops29h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,340
Sat 5/1215:50
AKL
-
JFK
1 stop32h 41m
American Airlines
Sat 12/1208:05
JFK
-
AKL
1 stop31h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,349
Thu 3/1213:20
AKL
-
JFK
2 stops25h 54m
American Airlines
Sun 13/1206:00
JFK
-
AKL
1 stop34h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,389
Tue 8/1214:00
AKL
-
JFK
2 stops24h 58m
Air Canada
Mon 14/1210:05
JFK
-
AKL
2 stops30h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/2$1,406
Mon 20/419:25
AKL
-
JFK
Nonstop16h 10m
Air New Zealand
Mon 27/421:55
JFK
-
AKL
Nonstop17h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 23/2$1,407
Mon 9/316:55
AKL
-
JFK
Nonstop15h 30m
Qantas Airways
Mon 23/318:15
JFK
-
AKL
Nonstop17h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/2$1,409
Sat 5/1213:20
AKL
-
JFK
2 stops21h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 13/1206:00
JFK
-
AKL
1 stop34h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,417
Sat 5/1215:50
AKL
-
JFK
1 stop34h 39m
American Airlines
Mon 14/1214:59
JFK
-
AKL
2 stops24h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,439
Wed 11/316:55
AKL
-
JFK
Nonstop15h 30m
Qantas Airways
Wed 25/318:15
JFK
-
AKL
Nonstop17h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/2$1,444

Find flight deals from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl flight deals. Data was last updated 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,287

One-way from

$752

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,812

Good round-trip deal

$1,500 or less

Good one-way deal

$755 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/3-16/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 35m total
  • New Zealand to New York
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • New Zealand to New York
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($89 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
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Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 19/3

06:05-20:36

2 stops55h 31m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/3

16:30-13:35

2 stops28h 05m

$1,295

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

15:55-19:29

2 stops44h 34m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/3

14:40-13:15

2 stops29h 35m

$1,340

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/7

16:25-16:20

Nonstop15h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/8

16:30-14:05

2 stops29h 35m

$1,518

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

16:25-16:20

Nonstop15h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/5

19:20-04:55

Nonstop17h 35m

$1,521

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Thu 19/3

21:05-15:25

1 stop35h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/3

18:15-08:35

1 stop21h 20m

$1,581

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

12:00-18:00

1 stop23h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/3

20:20-10:25

1 stop21h 05m

$1,601

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

18:50-15:25

1 stop37h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/3

14:40-15:25

2 stops31h 45m

$1,606

WellingtonNew York

WLG - JFK

WLGJFK

Wellington

Tue 9/6

17:45-16:20

1 stop38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 19/6

16:30-23:55

2 stops39h 25m

$1,658

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/6

16:25-16:20

Nonstop15h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/7

19:20-04:55

Nonstop17h 35m

$1,752

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/4

13:00-00:54

1 stop27h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 23/4

13:45-06:50

1 stop25h 05m

$1,773

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,155). Flying from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,628). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport as you normally would.

How often are flights from New Zealand to New York delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between New Zealand and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to New York flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 26 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andCathay Pacific from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $1,155). Flying from New Zealand to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,628). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$972Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,331Average$2,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,470Average$2,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,517Average$1,882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,767Average$2,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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