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Cheap flights from the United States to New Zealand from $716

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 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AKL
3 Feb — 10 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from USA to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 January 2026.

Tue 17/218:10LAX - AKL
2 stops26h 10mAir Canada
Tue 10/313:00AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 1/1$1,045
Tue 17/214:10LAX - AKL
2 stops30h 10mAir Canada
Tue 24/214:00AKL - LAX
1 stop20h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 2/1$1,048
Thu 29/122:35LAX - AKL
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 15/308:00AKL - LAX
1 stop25h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,055
Sat 17/122:35LAX - AKL
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Tue 10/208:00AKL - LAX
1 stop25h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,057
Fri 30/122:35LAX - AKL
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Fri 13/208:00AKL - LAX
1 stop25h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/1$1,059
Wed 21/122:35LAX - AKL
1 stop28h 40mFiji Airways
Wed 18/214:50AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,060
Fri 16/123:45LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 29/115:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/1$1,062
Wed 18/222:35LAX - AKL
1 stop28h 40mFiji Airways
Wed 25/214:50AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/1$1,064
Sat 10/122:35LAX - AKL
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Mon 16/214:50AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,066
Sat 31/122:35LAX - AKL
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Fri 6/214:50AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/1$1,067
Wed 11/223:45LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 3/315:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/1$1,069
Sun 1/319:10SNA - AKL
2 stops40h 25mDelta
Mon 16/313:35AKL - SNA
2 stops39h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/1$1,154

Find flight deals from USA to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 4 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,045

One-way from

$716

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$3,032

Good round-trip deal

$1,218 or less

Good one-way deal

$689 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 17/2-10/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 58m total
  • USA to New Zealand
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 22/2
  • Nonstop
  • 13h 05m total
  • USA to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($452 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($147 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from USA to New Zealand 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 4 January 2026.
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Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Wed 22/4

23:30-18:00

1 stop23h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/5

13:25-14:30

1 stop20h 05m

$1,121

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

22:35-06:50

Nonstop13h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/4

13:00-06:03

Nonstop12h 03m

$1,121

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Thu 16/4

21:50-19:35

1 stop26h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/4

13:25-14:30

1 stop20h 05m

$1,121

Santa AnaAuckland

SNA - AKL

SNAAKL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/3

09:51-08:35

2 stops25h 44m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/3

13:35-08:50

2 stops39h 15m

$1,154

Santa AnaAuckland

SNA - AKL

SNAAKL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/2

09:51-08:35

2 stops25h 44m

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/2

14:35-16:32

2 stops22h 57m

$1,154

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Fri 16/1

23:45-09:55

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/2

16:35-14:30

1 stop18h 55m

$1,187

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Fri 16/1

23:45-09:55

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/2

06:00-06:05

1 stop21h 05m

$1,187

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

22:20-08:35

Nonstop13h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/3

13:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,208

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

22:25-08:35

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/3

13:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,208

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

22:25-08:35

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,208

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Best time to book a flight from USA to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to New Zealand

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to New Zealand (average of $154). Flying from USA to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $781). 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 US to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from USA to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 January 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from USA to New Zealand

Explore weekly flight availability from USA to New Zealand. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 January 2026.

The most flights from US0 to NZ0 are scheduled on a Friday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How often are flights from the United States to New Zealand delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between United States and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 160 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

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

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

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 Zealand. Reviews last updated 4 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from the United States to New Zealand by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
214 reviews
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Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
214 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
214 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
563 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
214 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
962 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
214 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,137 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
214 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,079 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
214 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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

    This flight path from United States to New Zealand was viewed by 98 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Departing from USA to New Zealand will take you 13h 15m. The distance between USA and New Zealand is about 10480 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $466. Users have also found prices from $541 and $571 on United Airlines and Jetstar, respectively.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to New Zealand (average of $154). Flying from USA to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $781). 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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DeltaCheapest$572Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$940Average$1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$944Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,551Average$2,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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