Cheap flights from the United States to New Zealand from $627

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
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from USA to New Zealand

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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 17 April 2026.

Mon 11/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Mon 18/507:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$976
Mon 20/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Wed 13/514:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$978
Mon 4/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sat 16/514:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$993
Fri 24/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Mon 27/414:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$998
Thu 7/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Wed 13/514:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,002
Sun 19/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Wed 13/514:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,004
Wed 6/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Wed 13/514:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,015
Mon 20/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Mon 27/414:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,021
Fri 24/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/507:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,115
Sun 26/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Fri 15/514:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,119
Sat 16/511:06
SEA
-
AKL
2 stops30h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/514:00
AKL
-
SEA
3 stops39h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,336
Sat 9/522:45
DFW
-
AKL
1 stop31h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sat 16/514:00
AKL
-
DFW
1 stop19h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,399

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$976

One-way from

$627

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,966

Good round-trip deal

$1,509 or less

Good one-way deal

$912 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • USA to New Zealand
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 24/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • USA to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($498 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($155 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to New Zealand.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from USA to New Zealand.

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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 17 April 2026.
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

22:25-06:50

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/5

13:00-06:05

Nonstop12h 05m

$1,192

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

22:25-06:50

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

13:00-06:05

Nonstop12h 05m

$1,193

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 28/4

22:35-06:50

Nonstop13h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/5

13:00-06:05

Nonstop12h 05m

$1,193

SeattleAuckland

SEA - AKL

SEAAKL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 12/5

17:06-14:05

2 stops25h 59m

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/5

06:10-12:56

2 stops25h 46m

$1,414

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 19/8

23:25-12:45

1 stop18h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 13/9

14:00-13:40

1 stop18h 40m

$1,441

DallasAuckland

DFW - AKL

DFWAKL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 29/8

22:45-23:15

1 stop31h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/9

07:00-16:50

1 stop26h 50m

$1,688

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 19/8

17:31-12:45

2 stops24h 14m

Auckland Intl

Sun 13/9

14:00-13:40

1 stop18h 40m

$1,702

DallasAuckland

DFW - AKL

DFWAKL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 9/5

22:45-15:10

2 stops23h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

14:00-16:50

1 stop19h 50m

$1,814

DallasAuckland

DFW - AKL

DFWAKL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 14/5

22:45-23:15

1 stop31h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

11:45-16:50

2 stops22h 05m

$1,821

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 16/5

23:55-12:45

1 stop17h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/5

13:00-13:05

2 stops19h 05m

$1,866

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Best time to book a flight from USA to New Zealand

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Cheapflights Insights

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to New Zealand (average of $1,641). Flying from USA to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,633). 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 17 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 15% of weekly flights between United States and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 165 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 10% 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 17 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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?

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

    Departing from USA to New Zealand will take you 13h 25m. 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 Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $464. Users have also found prices from $602 and $654 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 $1,641). Flying from USA to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,633). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from USA to New Zealand. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$978Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,009Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,258Average$2,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,461Average$2,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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