Fly from $397 return in this Air New Zealand sale

Lake Tekapo on New Zealand's South Island.

Pick between the soaring mountains of New Zealand or the urban jungles of the USA.

In the airline’s first sale in 2024, Air New Zealand is toting discounted fares to cities across the north and south islands as well as the USA.

Advertised at $257 but actually available for much less, you can take off to Auckland, or opt for Los Angeles flights from $1,299 in this Air New Zealand sale.

We found Auckland flights directly through the Air New Zealand website selling for just $418 return or $397 if you book through an online travel agency like I Want That Flight. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles are available from $1,119.

WhereWhenWithPrice
New Zealand and the USAFebruary to June, 2024Air New ZealandFrom $257

Where can I travel?

Flights are available to major cities across New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington, and Queenstown. Discounted flights to the USA are available to Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City and more.

Full list of all the flights to New Zealand

Prices to New Zealand are for travel one-way.

FromToPrice
SydneyAuckland$257
MelbourneAuckland$266
SydneyQueenstown$267
SydneyChristchurch$271
MelbourneChristchurch$276
BrisbaneAuckland$276
SydneyWellington$278
MelbourneQueenstown$278
MelbourneWellington$290
BrisbaneChristchurch$290
BrisbaneWellington$290
Gold CoastChristchurch$291
Gold CoastAuckland$296
AdelaideAuckland$354
AdelaideChristchurch$354
AdelaideWellington$354
Sunshine CoastAuckland$425
Sunshine CoastChristchurch$425
Sunshine CoastWellington$425
CairnsAuckland$476
CairnsChristchurch$476
CairnsWellington$476
PerthAuckland$596
PerthChristchurch$596
PerthWellington$608

Full list of all the flights to the USA

Prices to the USA are for return flights.

FromToPrice
SydneyLos Angeles$1,299
SydneySan Francisco$1,399
MelbourneLos Angeles$1,444
Gold CoastLos Angeles$1,444
BrisbaneLos Angeles$1,499
MelbourneSan Francisco$1,544
Gold CoastSan Francisco$1,544
BrisbaneSan Francisco$1,549
AdelaideLos Angeles$1,712
SydneyHouston$1,774
SydneyChicago$1,799
AdelaideSan Francisco$1,812
MelbourneHouston$1,919
Gold CoastHouston$1,919
BrisbaneHouston$1,924
MelbourneChicago$1,944
Gold CoastChicago$1,944
BrisbaneChicago$1,949
AdelaideHouston$2,187
AdelaideChicago$2,212
SydneyNew York City$2,340
MelbourneNew York City$2,485
Gold CoastNew York City$2,485
BrisbaneNew York City$2,490
AdelaideNew York City$2,753

When are these cheap flight available?

Flights to New Zealand are available between February and June, 2024.

If you’d like to go to New Zealand during the ski season, you can pay a bit more for flights departing July to November.

Flights to the USA are available in May and June.

What’s included in the price?

These prices are for flights are for the basic economy seats, and you’ll get:

  • Inflight meals and drinks
  • Entertainment
  • Checked baggage (USA flights only)

Can I get any frequent flyer points?

Yes! If you’re an Airpoints member, you’ll be able to earn Airpoints Dollars. You can use them toward Air New Zealand flights or other Star Alliance flights including Air Canada, Lufthansa, South African Airlines and United Airlines.

Overall, how good is this sale?

Good, but not incredible. While these are lower than the regular-priced Air New Zealand fares, we recently saw fares to Los Angeles going for less than $1,000 return, also with one stop.

The prices do get better if you book with a third-party agency. Here’s the pricing we found when booking direct compared to on I Want That Flight:

Example of the Sydney-Auckland flight in the Air New Zealand flight when booking on the Air New Zealand website.
Example of the Sydney-Auckland flight in the Air New Zealand flight when booking on I Want That Flight.
Example of the Sydney-Los Angeles flight in the Air New Zealand flight when booking on the Air New Zealand website.
Example of the Sydney-Los Angeles flight in the Air New Zealand flight when booking on I Want That Flight.

How to book these flights

We found flights for less than the advertised rates via online travel agency I Want That Flight. You can also book these fares directly via the Air New Zealand website.


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