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Cheap flights from New Zealand to New York from $690

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — NYC
13 Mar — 20 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 11 February 2026.

Sat 14/215:50
AKL
-
JFK
1 stop34h 39m
Qantas Airways
Mon 16/208:25
JFK
-
AKL
1 stop30h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,263
Thu 19/215:50
AKL
-
EWR
2 stops37h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 23/216:59
EWR
-
AKL
1 stop22h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,281
Thu 12/215:50
AKL
-
JFK
2 stops33h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 16/216:30
JFK
-
AKL
1 stop22h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,281
Mon 16/213:20
AKL
-
JFK
1 stop21h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 1/307:00
JFK
-
AKL
1 stop32h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,285
Thu 19/206:05
WLG
-
JFK
2 stops54h 33m
American Airlines
Mon 23/216:30
JFK
-
WLG
2 stops27h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,291
Thu 19/215:50
AKL
-
LGA
2 stops37h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 23/217:07
LGA
-
AKL
1 stop22h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,303
Fri 13/313:00
AKL
-
LGA
2 stops21h 58m
Air Canada
Fri 20/310:35
LGA
-
AKL
2 stops30h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/2$1,311
Mon 16/214:00
AKL
-
LGA
2 stops37h 53m
Air Canada
Sun 1/315:20
LGA
-
AKL
2 stops25h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/2$1,356
Fri 13/313:00
AKL
-
EWR
1 stop20h 53m
Air Canada
Fri 20/316:00
EWR
-
AKL
2 stops25h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/2$1,367
Fri 13/313:00
AKL
-
JFK
2 stops26h 39m
Air Canada
Fri 20/310:05
JFK
-
AKL
2 stops30h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/2$1,408
Mon 16/214:00
AKL
-
EWR
2 stops42h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/309:10
EWR
-
AKL
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,436
Mon 16/216:55
AKL
-
JFK
Nonstop15h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sun 1/317:15
JFK
-
AKL
Nonstop17h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,436

Find 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 11 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,281

One-way from

$690

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,790

Good round-trip deal

$1,501 or less

Good one-way deal

$787 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/3-16/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 23m total
  • New Zealand to New York
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 39m total
  • New Zealand to New York
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 11 February 2026.
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AucklandNewark

AKL - EWR

AKLEWR

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

13:00-16:53

1 stop20h 53m

Newark

Fri 20/3

18:25-10:00

1 stop22h 35m

$1,367

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Wed 11/3

06:20-16:53

2 stops27h 33m

Newark

Wed 18/3

18:25-23:05

2 stops35h 40m

$1,461

AucklandNewark

AKL - EWR

AKLEWR

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

12:20-15:29

1 stop20h 09m

Newark

Wed 18/3

16:59-08:10

1 stop22h 11m

$1,493

AucklandNewark

AKL - EWR

AKLEWR

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

12:20-15:29

1 stop20h 09m

Newark

Tue 17/3

16:54-08:10

1 stop22h 16m

$1,493

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

12:20-17:14

1 stop21h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 17/3

16:30-08:10

1 stop22h 40m

$1,493

AucklandNew York

AKL - LGA

AKLLGA

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

07:35-18:54

2 stops28h 19m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 18/3

17:00-08:10

1 stop22h 10m

$1,493

AucklandNew York

AKL - LGA

AKLLGA

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

08:20-19:22

2 stops27h 02m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/6

16:00-12:15

2 stops28h 15m

$1,496

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

12:20-17:14

1 stop21h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 16/3

18:15-04:55

Nonstop17h 40m

$1,496

WellingtonNew York

WLG - LGA

WLGLGA

Wellington

Wed 10/6

06:05-19:22

2 stops29h 17m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 23/6

18:46-14:45

2 stops27h 59m

$1,496

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

13:35-17:53

1 stop21h 18m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 20/3

12:59-07:35

2 stops25h 36m

$1,499

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to New York

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to New York?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to New York (average of $340). Flying from New Zealand to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,560). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 February 2026.

When flying from New Zealand to New York, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 111 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 20% of flights being delayed.

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 11 February 2026.
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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,162 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,279 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,709 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Air Canada, Qantas Airways, and Delta fly from New Zealand to New York in about 20h 09m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 09m. The distance from New Zealand to New York is about 14177 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to New York?

    When deciding which route to take from New Zealand to New York, consider Auckland Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Auckland Intl - Newark or Auckland Intl - New York LaGuardia, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Zealand to New York?

    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 (49%), Qantas Airways (49%), United Airlines (44%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $4,860 for a flight from New Zealand to New York. The cheapest flight overall is $746 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl) is currently priced at $1,263.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to New York that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to New York.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to New York?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to New York (average of $340). Flying from New Zealand to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,560). 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$960Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,315Average$1,829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,385Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,499Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,522Average$2,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,745Average$2,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,954Average$2,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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