Cheap flights from New Zealand to New York from $968

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — NYC
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to New York flight deals. Data was last updated 31 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,732

One-way from

$968

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,085

Good round-trip deal

$1,911 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,009 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/12-23/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 20m total
  • New Zealand to New York
3/10
  • 3/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 49m total
  • New Zealand to New York
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to New York (NYC).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Zealand to New York (NYC).

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 August 2025.

Fri 5/1215:50AKL - JFK
2 stops22h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 23/115:29JFK - AKL
2 stops47h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/8$1,732
Mon 13/1006:40AKL - EWR
2 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1018:20EWR - AKL
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$1,824
Thu 23/1014:25AKL - JFK
1 stop39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1014:50JFK - AKL
2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$1,897
Mon 29/906:40AKL - EWR
2 stops27h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1018:20EWR - AKL
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8$1,908
Fri 12/1213:20AKL - JFK
1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/121:00JFK - AKL
1 stop43h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/8$1,929
Tue 14/1007:00AKL - EWR
2 stops26h 59mAir Canada
Tue 21/1018:20EWR - AKL
2 stops27h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 29/8$1,944
Sun 26/1006:10CHC - EWR
2 stops27h 43mAir Canada
Mon 10/1118:25EWR - CHC
2 stops36h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 31/8$1,946
Thu 16/1007:00AKL - EWR
2 stops26h 59mAir Canada
Thu 30/1018:25EWR - AKL
2 stops29h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8$1,951
Thu 16/1006:15AKL - EWR
2 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1018:25EWR - AKL
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$1,956
Mon 15/1214:00AKL - EWR
1 stop20h 53mAir Canada
Mon 22/1218:25EWR - AKL
1 stop22h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 30/8$1,959
Thu 23/1011:15AKL - JFK
1 stop42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1113:50JFK - AKL
2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8$1,959
Mon 15/1214:00AKL - LGA
2 stops25h 33mAir Canada
Mon 22/1215:20LGA - AKL
2 stops25h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 30/8$1,959

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to New York that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

New York

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/12

15:50-20:29

2 stops22h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 23/1

15:29-09:10

2 stops47h 41m

$1,732

AucklandNewark

AKL - EWR

AKLEWR

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/10

06:40-16:59

2 stops27h 19m

Newark

Mon 20/10

18:20-16:50

2 stops29h 30m

$1,824

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/10

14:25-13:10

1 stop39h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 31/10

14:50-00:45

2 stops40h 55m

$1,897

AucklandNewark

AKL - EWR

AKLEWR

Auckland Intl

Mon 29/9

06:40-16:59

2 stops27h 19m

Newark

Wed 15/10

18:20-16:50

2 stops29h 30m

$1,908

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/12

13:20-17:15

1 stop21h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/1

21:00-10:05

1 stop43h 05m

$1,929

AucklandNewark

AKL - EWR

AKLEWR

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

07:00-16:59

2 stops26h 59m

Newark

Tue 21/10

18:20-15:05

2 stops27h 45m

$1,944

AucklandNewark

AKL - EWR

AKLEWR

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/11

06:15-16:53

2 stops28h 38m

Newark

Thu 20/11

18:25-19:00

2 stops30h 35m

$1,944

AucklandNewark

AKL - EWR

AKLEWR

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

06:35-16:59

2 stops27h 24m

Newark

Tue 21/10

18:20-23:30

2 stops36h 10m

$1,944

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Sun 26/10

06:10-16:53

2 stops27h 43m

Newark

Mon 10/11

18:25-00:40

2 stops36h 15m

$1,946

AucklandNewark

AKL - EWR

AKLEWR

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

07:00-16:59

2 stops26h 59m

Newark

Thu 30/10

18:25-17:20

2 stops29h 55m

$1,951

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Zealand to New York is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to New York flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 31 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from New Zealand to New York by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to New York?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Air Canada, and Air New Zealand fly from New Zealand to New York in about 19h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 25m. The distance from New Zealand to New York is about 14202 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to New York one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Zealand to New York are Alaska Airlines ($1,002), Hawaiian Airlines ($1,002), and Air Canada ($1,027).

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    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New Zealand to New York on time: American Airlines (67%), Qantas Airways (67%), United Airlines (48%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to New York?

    On average you can expect to pay $5,148 for a flight from New Zealand to New York. The cheapest flight overall is $814 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $1,663.

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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,379Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,404Average$2,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,636Average$2,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,692Average$2,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,968Average$2,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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