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.
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$391Nonstop SFO to Cancun at 71% below typical, plus $137 Seattle and $179 Vancouver fares to grab before Thanksgiving.
$707LAX → Rome is 67% below typical, plus Tokyo from $741 (66% below typical) and Seattle for just $158.
$38Las Vegas to Dallas at $38 round-trip is 76% below typical, plus Denver to LA for $46 and Seattle to Cancun for $567 (63% below typical).
$554JFK to Madrid is 48% below typical at $554 round-trip, plus Nassau and Aruba beach escapes from $310 to beat the winter chill.
$183BWI to San Juan is $183 round-trip, 74% below typical, plus a $209 DCA → Miami fare and $678 Dulles → Lisbon to chase.
$495Madrid is 74% below typical at $495 round-trip, plus Punta Cana at 70% off and a Cancun escape for just $351.
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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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