How long is the flight from New Zealand to Seattle?

For as low as $2,121, Air Tahiti Nui can have you in Seattle from New Zealand in 19h 17m. 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, Wellington - Seattle/Tacoma Intl or Christchurch - Seattle/Tacoma Intl, as they are the most popular.

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

Qantas Airways, United Airlines 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.

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Round-trip from	$1,587
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Average price	$1,760

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Auckland Intl

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2 stops26h 40m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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2 stops26h 00m

$1,770

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AKL Auckland Intl - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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Auckland Intl

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15:15-15:32

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Fri 9/10

13:37-13:10

2 stops27h 33m

$2,121

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Auckland Intl

Thu 24/9

15:15-09:51

1 stop37h 36m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 9/10

17:04-13:10

2 stops24h 06m

$2,121

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WLG Wellington - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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Wellington

Wed 27/1

06:00-23:21

2 stops38h 21m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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19:32-00:05

2 stops55h 33m

$2,133

WellingtonSeattle

WLG Wellington - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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Wellington

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Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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10:59-13:05

2 stops29h 06m

$2,288

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Christchurch

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12:00-21:59

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2 stops24h 02m

$2,355

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CHC Christchurch - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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06:00-22:40

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23:59-00:20

2 stops53h 21m

$2,410

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WLG Wellington - SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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Wellington

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Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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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 $1,346). Flying from New Zealand to Seattle in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,555). 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines 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

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,083 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,103 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

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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 $2,121, Air Tahiti Nui can have you in Seattle from New Zealand in 19h 17m. 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, Wellington - Seattle/Tacoma Intl or Christchurch - 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 $1,346). Flying from New Zealand to Seattle in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,555). 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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