How long is the flight from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport?

Qantas Airways and American Airlines can get you from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport in just under 20h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 02m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12112 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston Hobby Airport ranges from 81.0 - 150.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 150.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston Hobby Airport when rainfall is around 81.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston Hobby Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport?

While some choose either Christchurch - Houston Hobby or Invercargill - Houston Hobby, Auckland Intl - Houston Hobby is the most popular route from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport?

Consider Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways or American Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to HOU?

When flying from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Hobby that include hotel bookings?

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 September 2026.

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Deal found 26/9$1,788

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3 stops46h 47m

Deal found 23/9$4,765

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Round-trip from	$1,788
One-way from	$859
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$1,625

Qantas Airways
10/11-17/11
4 total stops
45h 37m total
New Zealand to Houston

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American Airlines
26/10-31/12
2 total stops
28h 31m total
New Zealand to Houston

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Mon 26/10

06:05-16:36

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Sat 7/11

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3 stops46h 39m

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19:18-13:05

3 stops46h 47m

$4,765

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $1,625). Flying from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,642). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobby

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport, such as Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

670 reviews

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6.0

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Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

670 reviews

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8.0

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670 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,102 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

670 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,246 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

670 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,099 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

670 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Aug 2026

FLL - IAH

All good. Problem was delay caused by weather in Houston creating anxiety about my AirNZ connection. Nothing that United could do about that, and in fairness th captain kept us very well informed

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How long is the flight from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport?
Qantas Airways and American Airlines can get you from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport in just under 20h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 02m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12112 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport?
While some choose either Christchurch - Houston Hobby or Invercargill - Houston Hobby, Auckland Intl - Houston Hobby is the most popular route from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Hobby that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Hobby flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Hobby?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Hobby.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Hobby?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Hobby 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 Houston Hobby Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $1,625). Flying from New Zealand to Houston Hobby Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,642). 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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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$860	Average$1,520	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,398	Average$2,042	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,499	Average$2,089	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,657	Average$1,801	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights

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