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Cheap flights from New Zealand to the United States from $426

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
16 Feb — 23 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to USA

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 17 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$872

One-way from

$426

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,000

Good round-trip deal

$1,126 or less

Good one-way deal

$447 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 10/3-20/3
  • Nonstop
  • 18h 05m total
  • New Zealand to USA
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 3/2
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 50m total
  • New Zealand to USA
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2026.

Thu 22/123:30
AKL
-
HNL
Nonstop8h 50m
Hawaiian Airlines
Wed 4/213:10
HNL
-
AKL
Nonstop9h 10m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 14/1$870
Tue 10/323:30
AKL
-
HNL
Nonstop8h 45m
Hawaiian Airlines
Fri 20/313:00
HNL
-
AKL
Nonstop9h 20m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 16/1$872
Sun 24/507:00
AKL
-
HNL
1 stop13h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sat 30/523:55
HNL
-
AKL
1 stop25h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/1$895
Tue 20/123:30
AKL
-
HNL
Nonstop8h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 30/113:10
HNL
-
AKL
Nonstop9h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/1$897
Thu 12/223:30
AKL
-
HNL
Nonstop8h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 16/213:05
HNL
-
AKL
Nonstop9h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 16/1$898
Thu 12/223:30
AKL
-
HNL
Nonstop8h 45m
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon 16/213:05
HNL
-
AKL
Nonstop9h 15m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 14/1$923
Sun 16/807:00
AKL
-
HNL
1 stop13h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sat 22/823:55
HNL
-
AKL
1 stop14h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/1$926
Sat 2/514:00
AKL
-
HNL
1 stop30h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sat 9/523:55
HNL
-
AKL
1 stop14h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/1$933
Fri 22/522:00
AKL
-
HNL
Nonstop8h 25m
Air New Zealand
Fri 29/510:15
HNL
-
AKL
Nonstop9h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/1$937
Wed 6/522:00
AKL
-
HNL
Nonstop8h 25m
Air New Zealand
Wed 13/510:15
HNL
-
AKL
Nonstop9h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/1$942
Fri 12/607:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop24h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sun 21/623:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,100
Sat 28/208:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sun 22/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,110

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to USA 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 17 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to the United States that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

USA

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandHonolulu

AKL - HNL

AKLHNL

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/1

14:50-22:10

1 stop30h 20m

Honolulu

Sat 7/2

23:55-13:35

1 stop14h 40m

$897

AucklandHonolulu

AKL - HNL

AKLHNL

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

23:30-09:15

Nonstop8h 45m

Honolulu

Mon 16/2

13:05-21:20

Nonstop9h 15m

$897

AucklandHonolulu

AKL - HNL

AKLHNL

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/5

14:00-22:10

1 stop30h 10m

Honolulu

Sat 9/5

23:55-12:40

1 stop14h 45m

$933

AucklandHonolulu

AKL - HNL

AKLHNL

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/5

07:00-10:50

2 stops25h 50m

Honolulu

Thu 11/6

22:55-12:40

2 stops15h 45m

$973

AucklandHonolulu

AKL - HNL

AKLHNL

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/3

22:00-07:30

Nonstop8h 30m

Honolulu

Sun 8/3

09:20-17:15

Nonstop8h 55m

$976

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/3

14:00-10:39

1 stop17h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

08:31-10:00

1 stop29h 29m

$1,155

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

14:50-12:00

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 21/3

23:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,173

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/1

14:50-12:00

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 21/2

22:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,173

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

15:50-21:23

1 stop26h 33m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

12:08-09:10

1 stop24h 02m

$1,187

AucklandDallas

AKL - DFW

AKLDFW

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/2

13:20-07:55

Nonstop13h 35m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 22/2

09:40-09:55

1 stop29h 15m

$1,187

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to USA

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to the United States

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to USA (average of $365). Flying from New Zealand to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,124). 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 US?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to USA. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2026.

When flying from New Zealand to USA, 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 New Zealand to USA

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to USA. 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 17 January 2026.

The most flights from NZ0 to US0 are scheduled on a Friday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How often are flights from New Zealand to the United States delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between New Zealand and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 198 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New Zealand to the United States flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening 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 Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New Zealand to the United States flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated 17 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to the United States, such as Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
971 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,168 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,628 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to USA. 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 New Zealand to USA flight route?

    Within the past month, 4,354 users have taken a look at flights from New Zealand to United States.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to USA?

    Airlines like Fiji Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Air Canada fly from New Zealand to USA in about 8h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 35m. There are 7084 km between New Zealand and USA. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $414 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $436 and Hawaiian Airlines from $442 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to USA?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to USA 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 USA?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to USA (average of $365). Flying from New Zealand to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,124). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from New Zealand to USA

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to USA. 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 17 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$536Average$2,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$566Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$613Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$620Average$1,941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$729Average$1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$763Average$1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$945Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$967Average$1,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,030Average$2,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,308Average$2,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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