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Cheap flights from New Zealand to the United States from $549

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
11 Apr — 18 Apr1
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 12 March 2026.

Sun 26/414:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/3$982
Tue 14/407:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sat 25/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/3$984
Sat 25/414:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sat 2/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/3$987
Tue 21/414:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Tue 28/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$989
Mon 4/514:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sun 17/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$992
Fri 24/414:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$994
Thu 23/414:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Thu 30/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 9/3$996
Thu 16/407:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Fiji Airways
Fri 24/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,003
Thu 16/414:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Thu 30/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/3$1,004
Mon 16/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sat 21/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 8/3$1,006
Mon 20/414:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Thu 30/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,008
Sat 25/413:05
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 2/523:55
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/3$1,060

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 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$982

One-way from

$549

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,919

Good round-trip deal

$896 or less

Good one-way deal

$566 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 26/4-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • New Zealand to USA
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 10m total
  • New Zealand to USA
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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 12 March 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 25/4

13:05-13:05

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

23:55-17:35

2 stops22h 40m

$1,232

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 13/8

16:35-22:34

2 stops24h 59m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 17/8

23:10-00:20

1 stop30h 10m

$1,234

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/5

15:55-16:30

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 17/5

23:30-16:50

1 stop22h 20m

$1,244

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 23/5

15:45-16:30

1 stop19h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 15/6

23:30-15:25

1 stop20h 55m

$1,257

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/4

19:50-12:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

23:20-17:45

1 stop23h 25m

$1,359

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/4

13:25-19:20

2 stops24h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

19:53-16:50

2 stops25h 57m

$1,374

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/4

15:55-23:51

2 stops26h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

13:40-13:20

2 stops28h 40m

$1,379

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/4

23:30-06:55

1 stop26h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 16/4

09:26-21:20

2 stops40h 54m

$1,509

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/4

15:55-00:53

2 stops27h 58m

San Francisco

Sat 23/5

20:13-14:05

2 stops22h 52m

$1,532

AucklandHouston

AKL - HOU

AKLHOU

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/4

06:00-15:48

2 stops26h 48m

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/5

20:21-14:05

2 stops24h 44m

$1,559

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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 $317). Flying from New Zealand to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,084). 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 12 March 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 12 March 2026.

The most flights from NZ0 to US0 are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 165 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 8% 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 12 March 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
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

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
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

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
610 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

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
1,004 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

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
9,418 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

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
10,800 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

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, 3,668 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 American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines fly from New Zealand to USA in about 12h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 54m. There are 10503 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 $402 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $402 and Hawaiian Airlines from $430 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 $317). Flying from New Zealand to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,084). 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 12 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$1,801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$549Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$595Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$708Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$741Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$822Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$918Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$956Average$2,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,001Average$1,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,195Average$2,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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