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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Seattle from $702

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SEA
3 Dec — 10 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Seattle
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Seattle. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 November 2025.

Sat 15/1114:50AKL - SEA
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/320:00SEA - AKL
2 stops55h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$1,723
Thu 13/1115:10CHC - SEA
2 stops28h 20mAir New Zealand
Sun 16/1105:30SEA - CHC
2 stops41h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/10$1,727
Mon 24/1115:50AKL - SEA
1 stop18h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/1205:00SEA - AKL
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10$1,758
Mon 24/1113:20AKL - SEA
1 stop22h 39mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/1208:30SEA - AKL
1 stop27h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,783
Sat 15/1120:10AKL - SEA
1 stop36h 29mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/319:29SEA - AKL
1 stop16h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/11$1,802
Thu 18/1223:30AKL - SEA
1 stop21h 22mAlaska Airlines
Thu 25/1209:05SEA - AKL
1 stop39h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/11$1,889
Mon 15/1214:00AKL - SEA
1 stop16h 31mAir Canada
Mon 29/1220:00SEA - AKL
1 stop18h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 1/11$1,898
Mon 24/1114:35AKL - SEA
2 stops21h 24mDelta
Fri 5/1209:30SEA - AKL
2 stops26h 05mDelta
Deal found 31/10$1,936
Sat 27/1210:35ZQN - SEA
2 stops42h 48mAir New Zealand
Thu 29/109:00SEA - ZQN
2 stops27h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/11$1,962
Thu 6/1106:15AKL - SEA
2 stops36h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1114:41SEA - AKL
1 stop21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$2,003
Tue 16/1218:50CHC - SEA
2 stops24h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1217:50SEA - CHC
2 stops53h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$2,139
Sun 21/1217:00CHC - SEA
2 stops20h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/112:24SEA - CHC
2 stops23h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11$2,207

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Seattle

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Seattle flight deals. Data was last updated 3 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,454

One-way from

$702

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,755
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 19/1-27/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 21m total
  • New Zealand to Seattle
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23/4
  • 23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 47m total
  • New Zealand to Seattle
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($495 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Departure

Return

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AucklandSeattle

AKL - SEA

AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

14:50-16:54

2 stops23h 04m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 25/2

15:35-13:35

2 stops25h 00m

$1,383

ChristchurchSeattle

CHC - SEA

CHCSEA

Christchurch

Mon 19/1

08:45-09:31

2 stops21h 46m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 27/1

10:05-00:40

2 stops41h 35m

$1,454

AucklandSeattle

AKL - SEA

AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

14:00-09:31

1 stop16h 31m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 25/2

15:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

$1,467

AucklandSeattle

AKL - SEA

AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

06:15-09:31

2 stops23h 16m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 15/3

20:00-00:30

2 stops32h 30m

$1,667

AucklandSeattle

AKL - SEA

AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/11

14:50-17:30

2 stops23h 40m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 5/3

20:00-00:10

2 stops55h 10m

$1,723

AucklandSeattle

AKL - SEA

AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

12:20-14:36

1 stop22h 16m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 15/3

15:58-08:10

1 stop20h 12m

$1,727

ChristchurchSeattle

CHC - SEA

CHCSEA

Christchurch

Thu 13/11

15:10-22:30

2 stops28h 20m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 16/11

05:30-19:55

2 stops41h 25m

$1,727

WellingtonSeattle

WLG - SEA

WLGSEA

Wellington

Wed 11/3

11:55-16:14

2 stops24h 19m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 15/3

06:20-15:20

2 stops37h 00m

$1,728

WellingtonSeattle

WLG - SEA

WLGSEA

Wellington

Wed 11/3

06:05-18:49

2 stops32h 44m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 15/3

06:10-14:50

2 stops36h 40m

$1,741

QueenstownSeattle

ZQN - SEA

ZQNSEA

Queenstown Intl

Sat 27/12

10:35-08:23

2 stops42h 48m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 29/1

09:00-09:30

2 stops27h 30m

$1,962

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Seattle

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Seattle from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Seattle

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 $1,013). Flying from New Zealand to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,753). 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 NZ to SEA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Seattle. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 November 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from New Zealand to Seattle by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Seattle?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Seattle. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Seattle flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Seattle

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seattle. 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 Seattle. Reviews last updated 3 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Hawaiian Airlines, andQantas Airways from New Zealand to Seattle. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,799 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
926 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,395 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Seattle. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $1,454, Air Canada can have you in Seattle from New Zealand in 21h 46m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11946 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Seattle one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $775. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New Zealand to Seattle for a low price.

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

    When deciding which route to take from New Zealand to Seattle, consider Christchurch - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Auckland 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 $1,013). Flying from New Zealand to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,753). 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
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,036Average$1,916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,231Average$2,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,232Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,559Average$1,938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,571Average$2,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,612Average$1,917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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