Cheap Flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Auckland International

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Auckland International flights are currently cheapest in February.

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Auckland International

New York John F. Kennedy to Auckland International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Auckland below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Auckland International.

New York to Auckland: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 9,566
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time17 hrs, 51 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week22

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Auckland International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Auckland International is R 14,104. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
17 hours and 51 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Auckland International.
Qantas, American Airlines and Air New Zealand fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Auckland International.
As of December 2025, there are 22 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Auckland International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Auckland International is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Auckland International Airport on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 17 hours and 51 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Auckland International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Auckland is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Air New Zealand offer the cheapest flight tickets to Auckland International.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport is 17 hours 35 minutes.

  • The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is 17 hours ahead of New York.

  • Choose from 11 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport flights. The 17:30 departure with Qantas is the earliest flight you can take. Air New Zealand operates the last service of the day at 21:55.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to AKL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Air New Zealand has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Auckland — and maybe even more of New Zealand if your schedule allows.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air New Zealand.

  • Qantas is the most punctual carrier operating JFK to AKL flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between JFK and AKL:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • San Francisco International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport flight is R 9,566. A return fare right now is R 14,104. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from JFK to AKL, book your journey six months before your planned departure.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from JFK to AKL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)

Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland

  • Auckland Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Auckland. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Auckland in April.

  • Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you want to visit Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from JFK to AKL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • You've seen Auckland, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Journey about 499 kilometres south to Wellington to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another essential stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.

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