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Cheapest round-trip
$1,089
Typical prices: $970-$1,350
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Fri 11/2Tue 11/13
AKL - IAH • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,304
Typical prices: $964-$1,355
Air New Zealand
Wed 3/7Wed 3/21
AKL - IAH • Non-stop
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Air New Zealand Economy Skycouch adds flat-space comfort; free Wi-Fi is on many jets.
United Economy Plus offers up to six extra inches of legroom than standard economy.
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You can fly direct with Air New Zealand. Average duration is 13h 31m
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Most punctual • 61% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $934 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 20h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to George Bush Intcntl (AKL-IAH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Auckland to George Bush Intcntl

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 13
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2:50 pm - 11:32 amAKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
39h 42m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles
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10:59 pm - 5:00 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
35h 01m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,089Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 13
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8:00 am - 2:38 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
25h 38m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
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6:10 pm - 6:00 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
28h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
$1,108Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 13
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8:20 pm - 11:32 amAKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
34h 12m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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10:59 pm - 5:00 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
35h 01m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,206Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10
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8:00 am - 2:38 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
25h 38m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
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6:10 pm - 11:00 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
21h 50m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$1,219Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10
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8:00 am - 2:38 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
25h 38m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
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11:55 am - 11:00 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
28h 05m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,220Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 19
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6:15 am - 3:37 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
27h 22m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
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4:45 pm - 4:55 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
30h 10m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
$1,223Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 30
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8:00 am - 2:37 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
25h 37m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
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6:10 pm - 4:55 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
28h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,230Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 13
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8:00 am - 2:38 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
25h 38m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
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11:55 am - 7:15 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
36h 20m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,236Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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8:20 am - 3:28 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
25h 08m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:23 pm - 2:05 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
28h 42m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,243American Airlines
Wed, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 17
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7:55 pm - 8:24 pmAKL  Auckland Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
19h 29m1 stop San Francisco
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7:35 am - 5:00 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 25m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$1,279Air New Zealand
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Price, demand and travel trends for Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, it is 12% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 14% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport at $951 round-trip.
  • June ($1,348) and September ($1,347) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 41% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Auckland to George Bush Intcntl

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on AKL

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights

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March

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

When to book flights from Auckland to George Bush Intcntl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to George Bush Intcntl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Auckland to George Bush Intcntl: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Auckland to George Bush Intcntl 
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand-Apr 2025
take over the counter cold pills to guarantee sleep, makes the 14-16 hour flight a lot shorter
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand-Mar 2025
Bring your NZ power adapter in cabin to charge devices
PremFlew with Air New Zealand-Sep 2024
Gates are pretty far away from domestic to international.

Your Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights:

    • United Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Auckland and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Flights from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $934 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $1,183 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    The Boeing 777-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 36% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 5% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    On the Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 23%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $1,019 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,321: a $302 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport route, 39% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 18 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 9:21 am
    • Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 9:21 am.

    The flight takes about 13h 31m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 25% above the route average of $1,153. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport takes 13h 31m, covering 7,417 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $559, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Air New Zealand’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights?

    Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights. 61% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 12m, compared with 20h 43m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 21h 09m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

  • What is the time difference between Auckland and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is 17 hours behind Auckland (Central Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH)?

    Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • ACO Rent A Car
    • Easirent
    • America Car Rental
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport range from $970 to $1,350, with an average of $1,153 over the past 12 months. Anything below $970 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $1,019 - about $302 less than Friday (23% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 35% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Auckland to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport trip for November. Fares historically average $951 round-trip in that month - typically $397 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $934 round-trip on this route - about $249 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.
    - Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental

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Auckland Intl to Houston George Bush Intcntl

Monday

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Tuesday

Air New Zealand

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Wednesday

Air New Zealand

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Thursday

Air New Zealand

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Friday

Air New Zealand

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Saturday

Air New Zealand

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Sunday

Air New Zealand

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Monday

Air New Zealand

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Tuesday

Air New Zealand

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Wednesday

Air New Zealand

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Thursday

Air New Zealand

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Friday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Saturday

Air New Zealand

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Sunday

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