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.
Amsterdam for £52, Lisbon for £64, Toronto from £269 return - plus Business Class deals to Hong Kong, LA and Dubai for premium subscribers. Over 110 deals inside.
SFO to Dublin at $241 round-trip is 100% below typical - plus Shanghai for $407 and Sydney for $546 from San Francisco this week.
LAX → Amsterdam for just $396 round-trip - 100% below typical - plus Beijing for $341 and Melbourne for $360. This week's free tier is stacked.
Denver to LA at $802 round-trip is 100% below its typical median price - plus SEA to London for $4,248 and ATL to Seoul from $1,603 round-trip.
IAD → Lisbon for just $245 round-trip - 100% below typical - plus Madrid at $262 and Amsterdam at $317, all direct from Dulles.
BOS to Lisbon is 100% below its typical price this week - plus direct Cancun flights from just $137 and London Heathrow from $543 round-trip.
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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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