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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Seattle from $786

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SEA
28 Jan — 4 Feb1
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 29 December 2025.

Sun 28/1207:00ZQN - SEA
2 stops32h 43mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/123:59SEA - ZQN
2 stops61h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/12$3,211
Sun 28/1207:00ZQN - SEA
2 stops28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/110:05SEA - ZQN
3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$4,757

Find 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 29 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,492

One-way from

$786

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,870
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 11/2-18/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 36m total
  • New Zealand to Seattle
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7/3
  • 7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 26m total
  • New Zealand to Seattle
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($525 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 December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Seattle 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 29 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Seattle that are best for you.

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New Zealand

Fly to

Seattle

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSeattle

AKL - SEA

AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/2

07:00-14:31

2 stops28h 31m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 18/2

09:55-11:00

1 stop28h 05m

$1,492

WellingtonSeattle

WLG - SEA

WLGSEA

Wellington

Thu 12/2

06:00-19:16

2 stops34h 16m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 19/2

05:50-00:05

2 stops45h 15m

$1,504

AucklandSeattle

AKL - SEA

AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

14:00-14:31

1 stop21h 31m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 17/2

09:55-17:20

2 stops34h 25m

$1,510

AucklandSeattle

AKL - SEA

AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/1

08:05-09:15

2 stops22h 10m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/2

15:40-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

$1,524

AucklandSeattle

AKL - SEA

AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/1

23:30-20:07

1 stop17h 37m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/2

07:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,546

WellingtonSeattle

WLG - SEA

WLGSEA

Wellington

Tue 10/2

06:00-14:31

2 stops29h 31m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 17/2

05:45-00:05

2 stops45h 20m

$1,605

AucklandSeattle

AKL - SEA

AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

23:30-21:00

1 stop18h 30m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 17/2

10:00-21:20

1 stop38h 20m

$1,622

AucklandSeattle

AKL - SEA

AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

14:00-14:31

1 stop21h 31m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 16/2

20:00-19:00

2 stops26h 00m

$1,832

AucklandSeattle

AKL - SEA

AKLSEA

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/2

13:20-09:38

1 stop41h 18m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 28/2

06:01-09:55

1 stop30h 54m

$1,849

ChristchurchSeattle

CHC - SEA

CHCSEA

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

06:10-22:06

2 stops35h 56m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 22/3

15:40-13:25

2 stops25h 45m

$1,930

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Seattle

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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 $1,089). Flying from New Zealand to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,719). 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.

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 29 December 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
562 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
562 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
562 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,820 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
562 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
957 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
562 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,117 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
562 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,563 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
562 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $1,546, Air Canada can have you in Seattle from New Zealand in 17h 37m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Seattle one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $579. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Air New Zealand, 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 Auckland Intl - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, Wellington - Seattle/Tacoma Intl or Queenstown Intl - 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 $1,089). Flying from New Zealand to Seattle in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,719). 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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Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Seattle. 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 29 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,178Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,207Average$1,991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,460Average$1,818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,467Average$1,879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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China AirlinesCheapest$1,529Average$1,841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,541Average$2,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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