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Cheap flights from New Zealand to the United States from $437

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 December 2025.

Mon 22/1216:05AKL - HNL
1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 27/1208:15HNL - AKL
1 stop16h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$1,423
Sat 13/1213:25AKL - HNL
1 stop15h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 23/1208:15HNL - AKL
1 stop16h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$1,502
Thu 18/1223:30AKL - LAX
1 stop19h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 30/1210:00LAX - AKL
1 stop38h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,508
Mon 15/1216:05AKL - HNL
1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 25/1208:15HNL - AKL
1 stop16h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$1,527
Thu 25/1222:00AKL - HNL
Nonstop8h 30mAir New Zealand
Sun 28/1209:20HNL - AKL
Nonstop8h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$1,556
Sat 20/1223:30AKL - LAX
1 stop19h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 28/1220:42LAX - AKL
1 stop27h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,573
Thu 18/1223:30AKL - LAX
2 stops20h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1209:00LAX - AKL
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,604
Tue 23/1223:30AKL - LAX
1 stop16h 57mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/120:42LAX - AKL
1 stop27h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,609
Sat 13/1223:30AKL - LAX
1 stop21h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 14/1217:07LAX - AKL
1 stop31h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,630
Mon 22/1216:05AKL - HNL
1 stop15h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 26/1210:45HNL - AKL
1 stop32h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$1,633
Fri 26/1214:50AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Mon 19/122:35LAX - AKL
1 stop28h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/12$1,671
Sat 27/1213:25AKL - HNL
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1213:10HNL - AKL
Nonstop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,687

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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$857

One-way from

$437

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,430

Good round-trip deal

$1,051 or less

Good one-way deal

$598 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 17/1-2/2
  • Nonstop
  • 18h 00m total
  • New Zealand to USA
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 29/1
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 50m total
  • New Zealand to USA
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($55 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 12 December 2025.
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AucklandHonolulu

AKL - HNL

AKLHNL

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/1

23:30-09:20

Nonstop8h 50m

Honolulu

Mon 2/2

13:10-21:20

Nonstop9h 10m

$857

AucklandHonolulu

AKL - HNL

AKLHNL

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

23:30-09:20

Nonstop8h 50m

Honolulu

Wed 28/1

13:10-21:20

Nonstop9h 10m

$1,067

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

$1,222

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

14:50-12:00

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

22:35-00:15

1 stop28h 40m

$1,389

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

08:00-12:00

1 stop25h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

22:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,391

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

14:50-12:00

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

22:35-00:15

1 stop28h 40m

$1,391

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 25/1

14:50-12:25

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

22:05-13:35

1 stop18h 30m

$1,399

AucklandHonolulu

AKL - HNL

AKLHNL

Auckland Intl

Mon 22/12

16:05-09:00

1 stop15h 55m

Honolulu

Sat 27/12

08:15-00:05

1 stop16h 50m

$1,423

AucklandHonolulu

AKL - HNL

AKLHNL

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/4

22:00-08:25

Nonstop8h 25m

Honolulu

Thu 4/6

22:55-23:15

2 stops26h 20m

$1,441

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/1

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

22:30-08:35

Nonstop13h 05m

$1,447

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to USA

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to USA from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
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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 $361). Flying from New Zealand to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,100). 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 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Zealand to USA in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to USA?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to USA. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to USA flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 2025.

The most flights from NZ0 to US0 are scheduled on a Sunday (20 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 12 December 2025.
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
210 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

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

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

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
552 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

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
947 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

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
9,095 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

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
10,518 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
210 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

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, 4,702 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 Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Air New Zealand fly from New Zealand to USA in about 8h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 7084 km between New Zealand and USA. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • 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 $410 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $424 and Fiji Airways from $440 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 $361). Flying from New Zealand to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,100). 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 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$607Average$1,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$614Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$651Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$715Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$722Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$2,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,021Average$1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,126Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,265Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,300Average$2,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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