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Cheap flights from New Zealand to the United States from $412

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
14 May — 21 May1
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 14 April 2026.

Sat 23/514:00
AKL
-
HNL
1 stop30h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sat 30/523:55
HNL
-
AKL
1 stop25h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/4$809
Sat 30/514:00
AKL
-
HNL
1 stop30h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sat 6/623:55
HNL
-
AKL
1 stop25h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$813
Tue 1/914:00
AKL
-
HNL
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Tue 8/912:05
HNL
-
AKL
1 stop26h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/4$969
Sat 1/816:15
AKL
-
HNL
1 stop27h 55m
Fiji Airways
Tue 18/812:05
HNL
-
AKL
2 stops26h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/4$981
Tue 19/514:00
AKL
-
HNL
2 stops18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Tue 26/512:05
HNL
-
AKL
2 stops26h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,000
Tue 5/514:00
AKL
-
HNL
2 stops18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Tue 12/512:05
HNL
-
AKL
2 stops26h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,001
Sun 16/807:00
AKL
-
HNL
1 stop13h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sat 22/823:55
HNL
-
AKL
1 stop14h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,003
Tue 5/514:00
AKL
-
HNL
2 stops18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sat 9/523:55
HNL
-
AKL
1 stop14h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,025
Tue 2/614:00
AKL
-
HNL
2 stops18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sat 20/623:55
HNL
-
AKL
1 stop14h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/4$1,027
Fri 15/514:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sat 30/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,380
Thu 14/514:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sun 17/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/4$1,395
Mon 11/514:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Mon 18/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,400

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 14 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$809

One-way from

$412

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,250

Good round-trip deal

$1,110 or less

Good one-way deal

$853 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 23/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 30m total
  • New Zealand to USA
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 24/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 10m total
  • New Zealand to USA
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($42 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 14 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/5

14:00-13:55

1 stop18h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

22:35-23:15

1 stop29h 40m

$1,422

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/5

15:35-17:03

2 stops20h 28m

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

22:35-12:45

1 stop19h 10m

$1,602

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/5

07:00-13:05

1 stop25h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

18:15-12:45

2 stops23h 30m

$1,641

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/5

13:00-21:28

2 stops24h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 16/5

11:25-06:50

2 stops27h 25m

$1,666

AucklandNew York

AKL - LGA

AKLLGA

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

08:20-19:22

2 stops27h 02m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 2/6

18:00-14:05

2 stops28h 05m

$1,668

AucklandNew York

AKL - JFK

AKLJFK

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/5

08:20-20:05

2 stops27h 45m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 21/5

18:30-14:05

2 stops27h 35m

$1,690

AucklandDallas

AKL - DFW

AKLDFW

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/8

16:25-09:56

1 stop34h 31m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 10/9

16:28-14:05

2 stops28h 37m

$1,694

AucklandNew York

AKL - LGA

AKLLGA

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/7

08:20-19:22

2 stops27h 02m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 13/8

18:55-14:05

2 stops27h 10m

$1,699

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/5

14:00-13:05

1 stop18h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 28/6

23:55-23:15

1 stop28h 20m

$1,700

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sun 10/5

07:00-13:05

1 stop25h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/7

23:55-14:25

1 stop19h 30m

$1,702

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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 $367). Flying from New Zealand to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,089). 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 14 April 2026.

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 at midday.

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 11 April 2026.

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

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

About 21% of weekly flights between New Zealand and United States have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 156 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 9% 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 14 April 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
239 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,587 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,923 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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, 3,240 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, Delta, and Qantas Airways fly from New Zealand to USA in about 18h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 07m. 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 $404 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Jetstar from $405 and Hawaiian Airlines from $432 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 $367). Flying from New Zealand to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,089). 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$198Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$624Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$667Average$1,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$705Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$745Average$1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$826Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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United AirlinesCheapest$828Average$1,895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$989Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,060Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,200Average$2,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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