Flying from New York to Auckland Airport (AKL): What you need to know
When organising your flight from New York to Auckland Airport (AKL), there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are New York's major terminals.
Around 17 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct New York to Auckland Airport flight.
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is 17 hours ahead of New York. Auckland Airport is located in Auckland.
The busiest route is from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Auckland Airport (AKL). Choose from 8 direct services each week. Qantas operates a 5:15pm departure between JFK and AKL.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from New York to AKL.
Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Fly without interruptions from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Direct flights from New York to Auckland Airport (AKL) can be booked from here.
Book your direct flight from New York to Auckland Airport with Qantas. This well-known airline operates services from JFK.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between JFK and AKL is Qantas.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Qantas.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from New York to AKL with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between JFK and AKL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to Auckland Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
74.1% of flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from New York to Auckland Airport. Check out these connections between Newark Liberty International Airport and AKL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to AKL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can reserve a flight ticket from New York to Auckland Airport (AKL) leaving from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stopover. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is a popular connection point.
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you take public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your New York to Auckland Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near LaGuardia Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your travel plans stay on track.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Auckland Airport (AKL)
Consider staying in a hotel near AKL if you're catching a late flight from New York to Auckland Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Auckland Airport rental car and discover Auckland and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Yes rentals and Bargain Rental Cars are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your New York to Auckland Airport flight.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
The centre of Auckland is about 18 kilometres from Auckland Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Auckland Airport is Rs153,963. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs258,562. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from New York to AKL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your New York to Auckland Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on flight tickets from New York to AKL.
Discover the best deal on a flight from New York to Auckland Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from New York to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Auckland. July is when most people book flights from New York to Auckland Airport (AKL), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a New York to AKL flight ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Auckland to range from 15ºC to 24ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from New York to Auckland Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC and 14ºC.
More about Auckland
Start your Auckland trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Auckland Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Auckland when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Rangitoto Island followed by Auckland Bridge Climb and Bungy and Auckland Waterfront.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Auckland, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Travel about 97 kilometres south-east to Hamilton to check off its must-visit sights. From Hamilton Pools to Hamilton Gardens and St Peter's Cathedral, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in New Zealand, head for Tauranga, about 145 kilometres south-east of Auckland. Mauao / Mount Maunganui summit, Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park and Maunganui Beach are highlights.
