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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to New Zealand from $1,143

DXB — AKL
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to New Zealand

Sun 6/907:30 -
2 stops42h 20m
Mon 21/911:45 -
3 stops46h 45m
Deal found 2/9$1,962
Wed 25/1108:40 -
2 stops39h 55m
Fri 30/410:15 -
2 stops34h 05m
Deal found 1/9$2,064
Thu 10/904:30 -
2 stops45h 20m
Wed 23/923:55 -
2 stops44h 25m
Deal found 4/9$2,091
Sat 5/902:00 -
2 stops47h 50m
Tue 22/907:00 -
3 stops54h 55m
Deal found 3/9$2,096
Mon 7/913:50 -
2 stops60h 00m
Tue 22/907:00 -
3 stops54h 55m
Deal found 4/9$2,106
Mon 7/913:50 -
2 stops60h 00m
Tue 15/912:50 -
2 stops45h 40m
Deal found 4/9$2,127
Sun 6/913:50 -
2 stops36h 00m
Mon 30/1119:20 -
3 stops38h 30m
Deal found 1/9$2,198
Wed 4/1119:50 -
2 stops38h 50m
Sun 8/1111:00 -
2 stops40h 00m
Deal found 2/9$5,210

Find flight deals from Dubai to New Zealand

Round-trip from

$2,043

One-way from

$1,143

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,816
19/1-5/2
  • 19/1-5/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 15m total
  • Dubai to New Zealand
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2/11-31/12
  • 2/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 25m total
  • Dubai to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($984 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($144 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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DubaiAuckland

DXB Dubai Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

DXBAKL

Dubai Intl

Sat 7/11

22:05-11:35

3 stops52h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,164

DubaiWellington

DXB Dubai Intl - WLG Wellington

DXBWLG

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/11

04:00-14:50

3 stops49h 50m

Wellington

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,306

DubaiAuckland

DXB Dubai Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

DXBAKL

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/9

20:50-13:45

3 stops55h 55m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,373

DubaiAuckland

DXB Dubai Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

DXBAKL

Dubai Intl

Fri 30/10

15:05-00:01

2 stops71h 56m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,461

DubaiAuckland

DXB Dubai Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

DXBAKL

Dubai Intl

Sun 14/2

19:50-13:25

1 stop32h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,016

DubaiAuckland

DXB Dubai Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

DXBAKL

Dubai Intl

Sat 13/2

23:35-06:55

1 stop22h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,089
Fastest return journey

DubaiWellington

DXB Dubai Intl - WLG Wellington

DXBWLG

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/11

10:00-13:30

1 stop18h 30m

Wellington

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,652

DubaiAuckland

DXB Dubai Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

DXBAKL

Dubai Intl

Sun 4/10

11:45-00:25

2 stops27h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/10

08:55-11:40

2 stops35h 45m

$2,730

DubaiWellington

DXB Dubai Intl - WLG Wellington

DXBWLG

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/2

22:25-14:45

2 stops31h 20m

Wellington

Wed 17/2

07:40-03:50

3 stops29h 10m

$2,932

DubaiAuckland

DXB Dubai Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

DXBAKL

Dubai Intl

Mon 11/1

20:05-12:30

2 stops55h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/2

13:15-21:35

3 stops41h 20m

$3,253

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to New Zealand (average of $2,171). Flying from Dubai to New Zealand in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,915). 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 DXB to NZ?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dubai to New Zealand as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to New Zealand

The most flights from DXB to NZ0 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Dubai to New Zealand delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Dubai and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

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

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

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

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

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

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to New Zealand?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dubai to New Zealand, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates from Dubai to New Zealand have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to New Zealand?

    If you book a flight to New Zealand from Dubai, you will be flying from Dubai Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Dubai Intl (DXB) is located 10.9 km from the centre of Dubai.

  • How popular is this Dubai to New Zealand flight route?

    Flights from Dubai Intl to New Zealand have been viewed 12 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Oman Air, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates can get you from Dubai to New Zealand in just under 20h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 35h 20m. Dubai and New Zealand are separated by a distance of 14222 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Dubai to New Zealand are Sichuan Airlines ($634), China Eastern ($708), and China Southern ($1,052).

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

    Most travellers choose Dubai Intl - Auckland Intl, Dubai Intl - Hamilton or Dubai Intl - Rotorua when deciding on the best route from Dubai to New Zealand.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to New Zealand 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 Dubai to New Zealand?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to New Zealand (average of $2,171). Flying from Dubai to New Zealand in June is currently the most expensive (average of $3,915). 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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