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Cheap flights from the United States to New Zealand from $628

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AKL
28 May — 4 Jun1
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 28 April 2026.

Fri 29/521:30
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop20h 50m
Qantas Airways
Fri 5/608:20
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,148
Fri 20/1122:50
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop23h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sun 29/1108:20
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,163
Tue 1/1221:40
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop23h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 17/1206:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop21h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,165
Wed 29/421:50
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop31h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 13/513:25
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,177
Thu 7/522:25
LAX
-
AKL
Nonstop13h 25m
Delta
Thu 21/513:00
AKL
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 05m
Delta
Deal found 24/4$1,178
Sat 2/522:25
LAX
-
AKL
Nonstop13h 25m
Delta
Sat 16/513:00
AKL
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 05m
Delta
Deal found 28/4$1,180
Tue 12/512:05
HNL
-
AKL
2 stops26h 40m
Fiji Airways
Tue 19/514:00
AKL
-
HNL
2 stops18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/4$1,185
Tue 28/422:35
LAX
-
AKL
Nonstop13h 15m
Delta
Sat 9/513:00
AKL
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 05m
Delta
Deal found 27/4$1,187
Tue 5/512:05
HNL
-
AKL
2 stops26h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sat 9/514:00
AKL
-
HNL
1 stop30h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,187
Mon 3/823:00
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop22h 50m
Qantas Airways
Mon 10/806:10
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop19h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,189
Sat 29/823:55
HNL
-
AKL
1 stop14h 50m
Fiji Airways
Tue 15/914:00
AKL
-
HNL
2 stops18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/4$1,189
Tue 12/523:30
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop22h 20m
Qantas Airways
Thu 21/508:20
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,190

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$980

One-way from

$628

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,968

Good one-way deal

$967 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 10/5-16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • USA to New Zealand
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 24/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • USA to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($525 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($149 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 28 April 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Thu 14/5

20:15-07:10

1 stop15h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

13:50-10:34

1 stop15h 44m

$1,474

SeattleAuckland

SEA - AKL

SEAAKL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 26/5

16:28-13:20

2 stops25h 52m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/6

15:55-22:44

2 stops25h 49m

$1,532

SeattleAuckland

SEA - AKL

SEAAKL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 16/5

18:05-06:50

1 stop17h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

13:00-16:53

1 stop22h 53m

$1,537

SeattleAuckland

SEA - AKL

SEAAKL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 11/10

16:20-15:05

2 stops26h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/10

16:05-22:46

2 stops26h 41m

$1,673

SeattleAuckland

SEA - AKL

SEAAKL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 10/10

16:20-14:05

2 stops25h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/10

16:05-20:05

2 stops24h 00m

$1,673

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

22:35-00:35

1 stop31h 00m

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/6

07:00-18:05

2 stops30h 05m

$1,798
Fastest return journey

HonoluluAuckland

HNL - AKL

HNLAKL

Honolulu

Wed 1/7

10:15-17:15

Nonstop9h 00m

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/7

22:00-08:25

Nonstop8h 25m

$1,973

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 29/9

23:55-17:45

2 stops21h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/10

15:00-18:29

2 stops23h 29m

$2,095

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Thu 10/9

23:55-15:10

2 stops20h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/9

14:00-13:05

1 stop18h 05m

$2,139

HonoluluAuckland

HNL - AKL

HNLAKL

Honolulu

Wed 1/7

11:55-11:25

1 stop25h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/7

16:15-22:10

1 stop27h 55m

$2,175

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Best time to book a flight from USA to New Zealand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Zealand from USA with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from USA to New Zealand. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to New Zealand (average of $1,644). Flying from USA to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,637). 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 28 April 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.

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 157 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 morning 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 28 April 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
240 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,028 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,674 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    This flight path from United States to New Zealand was viewed by 78 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 9h. The distance between USA and New Zealand is about 7084 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 Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $463. Users have also found prices from $603 and $655 on Alaska Airlines and Qantas Airways, 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.

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

    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.

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

    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to New Zealand (average of $1,644). Flying from USA to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,637). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from USA to New Zealand

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$979Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,011Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,260Average$2,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,463Average$2,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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