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Cheap flights from the United States to New Zealand from $470

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AKL
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
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 24 February 2026.

Sun 22/222:35
LAX
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AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 7/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/2$887
Fri 10/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Fri 17/414:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/2$889
Tue 24/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Tue 3/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 22/2$891
Thu 21/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sun 31/507:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$892
Mon 23/1122:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Thu 3/1208:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/2$894
Wed 25/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Fri 6/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 22/2$897
Mon 23/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sun 8/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 22/2$899
Thu 17/923:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Mon 5/1015:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/2$904
Thu 9/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Thu 16/407:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/2$906
Sat 29/823:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Wed 16/907:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/2$907
Mon 23/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 16/514:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/2$909
Sat 28/215:35
ORD
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AKL
1 stop24h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 9/313:00
AKL
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ORD
1 stop19h 41m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/2$968

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 24 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$887

One-way from

$470

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,949

Good round-trip deal

$1,085 or less

Good one-way deal

$657 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 55m total
  • USA to New Zealand
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 45m total
  • USA to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($352 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($133 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 24 February 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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Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Wed 11/3

23:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/4

14:00-13:05

1 stop18h 05m

$1,048

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 14/4

22:35-06:50

Nonstop13h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/5

13:00-06:05

Nonstop12h 05m

$1,115

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

22:25-06:50

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

13:00-06:05

Nonstop12h 05m

$1,117

OntarioAuckland

ONT - AKL

ONTAKL

Ontario

Tue 10/3

13:40-08:10

1 stop22h 30m

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

14:50-12:18

1 stop17h 28m

$1,316

DallasAuckland

DFW - AKL

DFWAKL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 19/3

17:36-14:40

2 stops27h 04m

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/3

06:00-12:30

1 stop24h 30m

$1,341

DallasAuckland

DFW - AKL

DFWAKL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 13/3

19:20-12:20

1 stop23h 00m

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/4

16:55-23:50

2 stops24h 55m

$1,349

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Wed 22/4

21:20-07:10

1 stop38h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/5

07:00-12:03

2 stops24h 03m

$1,404

DallasAuckland

DFW - AKL

DFWAKL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 10/3

21:30-23:00

1 stop31h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

06:00-12:30

1 stop24h 30m

$1,421

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

07:45-08:10

1 stop30h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/3

14:50-23:38

1 stop26h 48m

$1,461

ChicagoAuckland

ORD - AKL

ORDAKL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/3

19:10-07:35

2 stops66h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

13:35-12:18

2 stops40h 43m

$1,476

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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 $236). Flying from USA to New Zealand in March is currently the most expensive (average of $755). 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 24 February 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 24 February 2026.

The most flights from US0 to NZ0 are scheduled on a Friday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 162 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 24 February 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
226 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
601 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
997 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,344 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,344 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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 92 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 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 Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $515. Users have also found prices from $523 and $586 on United Airlines and Fiji 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to New Zealand (average of $236). Flying from USA to New Zealand in March is currently the most expensive (average of $755). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$661Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,041Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,069Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,242Average$2,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,727Average$2,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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