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Cheap flights from the United States to New Zealand from $590

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AKL
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$956

One-way from

$590

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$3,062

Good round-trip deal

$1,229 or less

Good one-way deal

$730 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 1/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 18m total
  • USA to New Zealand
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 14/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 25m total
  • USA to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($432 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($143 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 16 January 2026.

Sun 1/306:30
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop31h 30m
Air Canada
Sun 8/313:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop28h 48m
Air Canada
Deal found 15/1$956
Sun 1/314:50
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop23h 10m
Air Canada
Sun 15/313:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop21h 09m
Air Canada
Deal found 16/1$963
Thu 5/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Thu 19/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$965
Tue 10/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 20/208:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$989
Wed 11/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Fri 13/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/1$994
Mon 9/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 21/208:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$996
Tue 14/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Tue 21/414:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 55m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/1$998
Wed 11/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Fri 20/214:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/1$1,000
Fri 6/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 4/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,001
Thu 22/122:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 4/214:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/1$1,005
Wed 25/312:50
LAX
-
AKL
2 stops32h 30m
Air Canada
Tue 7/406:10
AKL
-
LAX
2 stops26h 13m
Air Canada
Deal found 15/1$1,007
Tue 18/822:50
DFW
-
AKL
1 stop20h 50m
Fiji Airways
Tue 25/807:00
AKL
-
DFW
1 stop26h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/1$1,216

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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 16 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to New Zealand that are best for you.

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Departure

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Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

22:35-00:15

1 stop28h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/2

14:50-12:00

1 stop18h 10m

$1,106

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Thu 30/4

22:35-06:50

Nonstop13h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/5

13:00-06:05

Nonstop12h 05m

$1,127

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Wed 11/2

21:25-14:05

1 stop19h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/2

15:50-07:00

Nonstop12h 10m

$1,127

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

22:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

08:00-12:00

1 stop25h 00m

$1,193

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

21:25-14:05

1 stop19h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

15:50-07:00

Nonstop12h 10m

$1,195

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Mon 30/3

23:55-13:40

1 stop17h 45m

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/4

07:00-12:55

1 stop24h 55m

$1,197

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Sat 11/4

22:35-06:50

Nonstop13h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/4

13:00-06:03

Nonstop12h 03m

$1,214

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

23:45-09:55

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 20/2

06:10-07:25

1 stop22h 15m

$1,214

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 17/3

22:25-18:15

1 stop23h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/4

06:10-06:05

1 stop19h 55m

$1,217

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

20:50-00:45

1 stop30h 55m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

06:10-07:25

1 stop22h 15m

$1,217

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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 $155). Flying from USA to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $785). 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 16 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 16 January 2026.

The most flights from US0 to NZ0 are scheduled on a Friday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 16 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
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
570 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
971 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
9,164 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
11,136 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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 95 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 $470. Users have also found prices from $543 and $574 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 $155). Flying from USA to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $785). 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 5 airlines flying from USA to New Zealand

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$470Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,102Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,235Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,292Average$2,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,796Average$2,706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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