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Cheap flights from New Zealand to the United Arab Emirates from $981

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — DXB
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Sun 9/821:20
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop33h 40m
China Southern
Sat 15/801:00
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop21h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 21/3$1,745
Sat 14/1120:30
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop35h 45m
Air China
Fri 27/1101:15
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop31h 10m
Air China
Deal found 18/3$1,785
Mon 10/821:20
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop33h 40m
China Southern
Sun 23/801:00
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop30h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 18/3$1,841
Mon 18/509:00
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop41h 10m
China Southern
Sat 30/519:55
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop35h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 18/3$1,853
Tue 9/619:30
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop34h 50m
Air China
Thu 11/600:10
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop32h 20m
Air China
Deal found 22/3$1,858
Sat 21/1120:30
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop35h 45m
Air China
Thu 17/1201:15
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop31h 10m
Air China
Deal found 19/3$1,860
Mon 1/622:05
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 23/611:45
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop23h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3$1,942
Mon 11/522:05
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop21h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/513:15
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop22h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/3$1,953
Tue 4/819:30
AKL
-
DXB
1 stop34h 50m
Air China
Tue 18/800:10
DXB
-
AKL
1 stop32h 20m
Air China
Deal found 20/3$1,959
Sat 2/516:25
AKL
-
AUH
1 stop20h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/510:25
AUH
-
AKL
1 stop18h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3$2,040
Wed 3/609:45
AKL
-
AUH
2 stops46h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 6/621:10
AUH
-
AKL
2 stops36h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/3$2,049
Sat 2/510:40
AKL
-
AUH
3 stops45h 45m
China Eastern
Sat 9/520:50
AUH
-
AKL
2 stops36h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/3$2,235

Find flight deals from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,853

One-way from

$981

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,191

Good round-trip deal

$2,302 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,513 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 18/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 76h 45m total
  • New Zealand to United Arab Emirates
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17/5
  • 17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 20m total
  • New Zealand to United Arab Emirates
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates 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 23 March 2026.
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AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/5

16:25-05:15

1 stop20h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 9/5

10:25-13:00

1 stop18h 35m

$2,040

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

09:45-00:40

2 stops46h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 6/6

21:10-17:30

2 stops36h 20m

$2,049

ChristchurchDubai

CHC - DXB

CHCDXB

Christchurch

Wed 6/5

06:20-00:40

2 stops26h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 12/5

03:50-12:55

2 stops25h 05m

$2,254

AucklandAbu Dhabi

AKL - AUH

AKLAUH

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/5

10:40-00:25

3 stops45h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 9/5

20:50-16:30

3 stops35h 40m

$2,280

WellingtonDubai

WLG - DXB

WLGDXB

Wellington

Wed 6/5

20:15-05:40

2 stops41h 25m

Dubai Intl

Tue 12/5

03:50-14:45

2 stops26h 55m

$2,314

WellingtonDubai

WLG - DXB

WLGDXB

Wellington

Thu 7/5

15:55-04:30

1 stop20h 35m

Dubai Intl

Thu 14/5

21:40-23:55

1 stop18h 15m

$2,347

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/4

22:05-21:25

2 stops31h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 22/5

11:10-19:35

2 stops24h 25m

$2,349

WellingtonDubai

WLG - DXB

WLGDXB

Wellington

Sun 3/5

10:45-05:15

2 stops26h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sun 10/5

10:35-14:40

1 stop20h 05m

$2,362

AucklandDubai

AKL - DXB

AKLDXB

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/3

21:05-05:15

Nonstop17h 10m

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/4

10:05-09:55

Nonstop15h 50m

$2,397

ChristchurchDubai

CHC - DXB

CHCDXB

Christchurch

Mon 6/4

17:45-05:40

1 stop19h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 20/5

21:40-00:20

1 stop18h 40m

$2,400

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates (average of $1,051). Flying from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,637). 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 AE?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates as you normally would.

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

About 10% of weekly flights between New Zealand and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 85 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 Arab Emirates flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 23 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from New Zealand to the United Arab Emirates. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
199 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    The New Zealand to United Arab Emirates flight path was viewed by 10,168 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, China Eastern, and Qantas Airways fly from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates in about 20h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 26h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14222 km. 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 United Arab Emirates one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Sichuan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $459. Users have also found prices from $686 and $785 on China Eastern and China Southern, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates (average of $1,051). Flying from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,637). 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 United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to United Arab Emirates. 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 23 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$844Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,184Average$1,928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,188Average$2,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,365Average$1,932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,421Average$2,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China EasternCheapest$1,424Average$2,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,540Average$2,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,617Average$1,677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,659Average$2,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,039Average$2,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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