How long is the flight from New Zealand to Seattle?

For as low as $2,139, Air Canada can have you in Seattle from New Zealand in 22h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11265 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Seattle ranges from 18.0 - 168.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 168.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Seattle when rainfall is around 18.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seattle, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Seattle?

When deciding which route to take from New Zealand to Seattle, consider Auckland Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Queenstown Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl or Wellington - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Seattle?

United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand are the most popular airlines when flying from New Zealand to Seattle.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to SEA?

When flying from New Zealand to Seattle, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Seattle from New Zealand?

If you book a flight to Seattle from New Zealand, you will be flying to Seattle/Tacoma Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is located 18.4 km from the centre of Seattle.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Seattle that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Seattle flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Seattle?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Seattle.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Seattle by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Thu 15/10

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Seattle (average of $1,460). Flying from New Zealand to Seattle in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,601). 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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All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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7.4

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FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Seattle from New Zealand?
If you book a flight to Seattle from New Zealand, you will be flying to Seattle/Tacoma Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is located 18.4 km from the centre of Seattle.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Seattle?
For as low as $2,139, Air Canada can have you in Seattle from New Zealand in 22h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11265 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Seattle?
When deciding which route to take from New Zealand to Seattle, consider Auckland Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Queenstown Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl or Wellington - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Seattle that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Seattle flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Seattle?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Seattle.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Seattle?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Seattle 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 New Zealand to Seattle?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Seattle (average of $1,460). Flying from New Zealand to Seattle in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,601). 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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