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Cheap flights from the United States to New Zealand from $561

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AKL
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
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 27 November 2025.

Fri 5/1223:45LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 13/1215:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,175
Thu 4/1223:45LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 20/1206:00AKL - LAX
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/11$1,177
Thu 4/1223:45LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 14/1215:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/11$1,179
Sun 30/1121:25LAX - AKL
1 stop30h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 18/1215:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,184
Thu 4/1223:45LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1215:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,186
Tue 2/1212:30LAX - AKL
1 stop23h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 16/1213:20AKL - LAX
1 stop21h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,188
Thu 4/1218:10LAX - AKL
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1214:00AKL - LAX
1 stop28h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,191
Sat 29/1121:25LAX - AKL
1 stop30h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 13/1215:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,193
Thu 4/1220:50LAX - AKL
1 stop30h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 17/1215:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,195
Mon 1/1220:50LAX - AKL
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 17/1215:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,198
Fri 28/1122:55DFW - AKL
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 5/1213:20AKL - DFW
Nonstop13h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/11$1,263
Thu 27/1109:40SNA - AKL
2 stops25h 55mDelta
Sun 7/1214:35AKL - SNA
2 stops28h 29mDelta
Deal found 25/11$1,272

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,175

One-way from

$561

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,368

Good round-trip deal

$1,225 or less

Good one-way deal

$958 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 29/12-10/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 40m total
  • USA to New Zealand
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 24/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 40m total
  • USA to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($418 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($166 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 November 2025.
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Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Sun 25/1

23:45-09:55

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

15:50-06:55

Nonstop12h 05m

$1,179

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Mon 29/12

23:45-09:55

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/1

15:50-07:00

Nonstop12h 10m

$1,179

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

23:45-09:55

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/12

15:50-07:00

Nonstop12h 10m

$1,179

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 30/12

23:45-09:55

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/1

07:35-12:30

1 stop25h 55m

$1,202

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

21:25-19:45

1 stop25h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/1

15:50-07:00

Nonstop12h 10m

$1,202

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

22:30-08:35

Nonstop13h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,221

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

22:25-14:05

1 stop19h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/4

16:05-14:30

1 stop18h 25m

$1,225

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Thu 26/3

23:50-19:30

1 stop23h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/4

15:55-16:30

1 stop19h 35m

$1,225

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Mon 30/3

22:10-14:45

1 stop20h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/4

13:25-14:30

1 stop20h 05m

$1,225

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Fri 20/2

21:25-14:05

1 stop19h 40m

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

06:00-06:10

1 stop21h 10m

$1,225

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to New Zealand (average of $248). Flying from USA to New Zealand in February is currently the most expensive (average of $922). 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 27 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from USA to New Zealand is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

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 27 November 2025.

The most flights from US0 to NZ0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 164 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 Saturday 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, ALS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as 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 27 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Alaska Airlines, andAir New Zealand 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
209 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

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
209 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
11,366 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

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
537 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

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
946 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

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
9,050 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Related info for your journey

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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 101 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 10m. 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 $699. Users have also found prices from $744 and $876 on Delta and Alaska Airlines, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to New Zealand (average of $248). Flying from USA to New Zealand in February is currently the most expensive (average of $922). 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 6 airlines flying from USA to New Zealand

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DeltaCheapest$475Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$954Average$1,770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$959Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,151Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,302Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,575Average$2,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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