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Cheap flights from New Zealand to the United States from $429

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
20 Mar — 27 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 18 February 2026.

Thu 12/322:00
AKL
-
HNL
Nonstop8h 30m
Air New Zealand
Sun 22/309:20
HNL
-
AKL
Nonstop8h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/2$855
Tue 14/423:30
AKL
-
HNL
Nonstop8h 45m
Hawaiian Airlines
Sat 18/413:55
HNL
-
AKL
Nonstop9h 25m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 16/2$860
Sat 11/423:30
AKL
-
HNL
Nonstop8h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 18/413:55
HNL
-
AKL
Nonstop9h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 17/2$862
Tue 3/323:30
AKL
-
HNL
Nonstop8h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 6/313:05
HNL
-
AKL
Nonstop9h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/2$863
Tue 17/223:30
AKL
-
HNL
Nonstop8h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 18/213:05
HNL
-
AKL
Nonstop9h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 16/2$886
Tue 17/322:00
AKL
-
HNL
Nonstop8h 30m
Air New Zealand
Tue 24/309:20
HNL
-
AKL
Nonstop8h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/2$900
Thu 12/314:50
AKL
-
HNL
2 stops29h 20m
Fiji Airways
Thu 19/322:55
HNL
-
AKL
2 stops15h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/2$954
Tue 17/314:50
AKL
-
HNL
2 stops18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Tue 24/312:00
HNL
-
AKL
2 stops26h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/2$961
Tue 1/914:00
AKL
-
HNL
2 stops18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Thu 10/922:55
HNL
-
AKL
2 stops15h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/2$994
Thu 18/614:00
AKL
-
HNL
2 stops29h 10m
Fiji Airways
Tue 30/612:05
HNL
-
AKL
2 stops26h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/2$997
Thu 19/215:50
AKL
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/322:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,044
Tue 14/407:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Fiji Airways
Tue 28/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,045

Find 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 18 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$855

One-way from

$429

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,796

Good round-trip deal

$898 or less

Good one-way deal

$451 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 12/3-22/3
  • Nonstop
  • 17h 25m total
  • New Zealand to USA
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 5/3
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 45m total
  • New Zealand to USA
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 18 February 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandHonolulu

AKL - HNL

AKLHNL

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/4

23:30-10:15

Nonstop8h 45m

Honolulu

Sat 18/4

13:55-21:20

Nonstop9h 25m

$880

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/4

14:00-13:05

1 stop18h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/4

23:55-23:15

1 stop28h 20m

$1,085

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/3

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

22:20-07:35

Nonstop13h 15m

$1,092

AucklandHonolulu

AKL - HNL

AKLHNL

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/5

14:00-22:10

1 stop30h 10m

Honolulu

Tue 9/6

12:05-12:45

2 stops26h 40m

$1,094

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

13:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

22:20-07:35

Nonstop13h 15m

$1,094

AucklandHonolulu

AKL - HNL

AKLHNL

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

14:00-21:10

2 stops29h 10m

Honolulu

Tue 9/6

12:05-12:45

2 stops26h 40m

$1,094

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 20/3

14:50-13:25

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 27/3

23:05-13:45

1 stop18h 40m

$1,097

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

19:35-11:40

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

23:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,115

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/7

15:25-13:40

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 16/8

23:25-23:15

1 stop28h 50m

$1,123

AucklandHonolulu

AKL - HNL

AKLHNL

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

22:00-07:30

Nonstop8h 30m

Honolulu

Thu 19/3

09:20-17:15

Nonstop8h 55m

$1,128

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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 $341). Flying from New Zealand to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,065). 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 18 February 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 18 February 2026.

The most flights from NZ0 to US0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, 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 20% of weekly flights between New Zealand and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning 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 18 February 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
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
585 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
992 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,313 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,732 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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, 3,918 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 Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, and Delta 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 9h 20m. 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 $395 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $395 and Hawaiian Airlines from $422 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 $341). Flying from New Zealand to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,065). 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
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$511Average$2,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$539Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$584Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$695Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$728Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$902Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$922Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$982Average$1,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,180Average$2,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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