Fjords, mountains, hobbits & adventure — the ultimate bucket-list destination
New Zealand offers some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth — from Milford Sound's fjords to Queenstown's adventure sports and the volcanic terrain of Rotorua. While it's one of the longest flights from the US, airline competition and seasonal sales make fares more accessible than ever.
March through June offers the cheapest flights. New Zealand's summer (December-February) is peak season.
Real deals from this week - subscribers get these and more, every Friday.
Direct flights to the US West Coast from under £600 return, plus Business Class deals to New York and LA - and 22 premium cabin deals unlocked for subscribers.
That BOS-TLV fare is 58% below its typical median price - plus direct flights to Rome from $665 and Nassau from $371 are turning heads this week.
Manchester to Budapest is 74% below typical right now at just £97 return - plus direct flights to Berlin for £50 and Copenhagen for £40 from MAN.
This week: direct flights to LA from £572, New York from £623, San Francisco from £588 - plus premium cabin deals for subscribers. Save up to 25% vs typical prices.
JFK to Tel Aviv is 37% below its typical price this week - plus direct flights to Cancun from Newark under $400 and a Dubai deal flying Emirates nonstop.
Paris for $1048 round-trip from Dulles - 57% below the typical median price - plus direct flights to London from $880 and Frankfurt from $1234. Summer Europe deals are here.
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How much do flights to New Zealand cost?
Roundtrip flights from the US typically range from $800-1,400. During sales, we've seen fares from LA and Houston drop to $600-800 roundtrip.
How long is the flight to New Zealand?
Direct flights from LA to Auckland take about 13 hours. From the East Coast, expect 17-20 hours with a connection.
Do I need a visa for New Zealand?
US citizens need a NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) which costs $9-12 NZD online. It's usually approved within 72 hours.
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