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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to New Zealand

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Auckland
Auckland2 stops$698
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$726
Queenstown
Queenstown3 stops$1,014
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$768
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$1,540
Auckland
Auckland2 stops$698
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$726
Queenstown
Queenstown3 stops$1,014
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$768
Rotorua
Rotorua2 stops$1,540
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to New Zealand flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Honolulu to New Zealand to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Honolulu to New Zealand flight route?

The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from Honolulu found in the last 5 days was to Auckland, at $1,037 round-trip. The most popular route is from Honolulu (HNL) to Auckland (AKL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $1,037.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $831 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,153.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Honolulu to New Zealand?

No, with an average price for the route of $979, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to New Zealand?

The cheapest month for flights from Honolulu to New Zealand is January, when tickets cost $773 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,286 and $1,263 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Honolulu to New Zealand?

For Honolulu to New Zealand, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from New Zealand back to Honolulu, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Honolulu to New Zealand?

To get a below average price on the flight from Honolulu to New Zealand, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$541
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from Honolulu to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • Do you require a visa to fly to New Zealand from Honolulu?

    You will not require a traditional New Zealand visa to fly from Honolulu to New Zealand if you are a US citizen. However, you have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) that allows you to enter and stay in New Zealand for a maximum of 90 days. Other than an ETA, you may also need a three-month valid passport and a return ticket that indicates when you will be leaving the country.

  • Which airline has the best kid-friendly amenities for flights from Honolulu to New Zealand?

    Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are some of the airlines you may consider when you’re flying from Honolulu to New Zealand in the company of your kids. These airlines have kid-friendly amenities such as dedicated TV and radio channels, kid’s movies, games, and audiobooks that will keep your kid entertained throughout the flight.

  • Where can I get car rentals after landing at AKL?

    Renting a car will ensure your movement convenience in New Zealand. At the AKL airport, car rental facilities are offered by Budget, Hertz, and Hitch Car Rentals. These rental agencies are located along Ray Emery Dr., Andrew McKee Ave, and 9 Manu Tapu Drive, respectfully.

  • Is HNL fully accessible to persons with reduced mobility (PRM)?

    HNL is fully accessible to Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM). Most of the airport facilities, including airport buses, are accessible with ramps and lifts. There are also accessible vans that are dedicated to transporting persons with reduced mobility.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Honolulu to New Zealand?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Honolulu to New Zealand.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Honolulu to New Zealand?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Honolulu to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Honolulu to New Zealand?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Honolulu to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Honolulu to New Zealand?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Honolulu to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many flights are there between Honolulu and New Zealand per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Honolulu and lands in New Zealand, with an average flight time of 9h 00m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • If you want to catch up with an early morning flight from Honolulu to New Zealand via Honolulu international airport (HNL), consider booking your room in Airport Honolulu Hotel. The hotel is within a walking distance of around 0.4 miles from HNL.
  • Besides HNL, Honolulu is also home to Hilo International Airport (ITO) and Kona International Airport (KOA). Despite the presence of ITO and KOA, most travelers from Honolulu still prefer HNL as their departure airport to AKL. HNL has the highest number of airlines flying from Honolulu to New Zealand.
  • At AKL, you should consider going window shopping or giving your credit card some exercise by shopping for your favorite airport retailers in the AKL’s mall. The mall will also allow you to browse the range of alcohol, electronics, perfume, and many more.
  • Traveling in the company of your favorite pet makes your tour memorable and fun. If you intend to travel from Honolulu to New Zealand via Honolulu International Airport (HNL), you may find HNL’s pet relief areas useful. The first pet relief area is between the International Parking Garage and Terminal 2’s parking. The second pet relief area is in the sterile area, Terminal 1 ground level, in the C.B. Lansing Garde, as well as in Terminal 2 ground level in the Hawaiian Garden.
  • After a long flight from Honolulu to New Zealand that may have lasted about 13h 30min for a nonstop flight, you will probably need somewhere to relax before you can proceed to your final destination. At AKL, you will relax in the warm and quiet hallway, International Terminal, Floor 2.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Honolulu to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Honolulu to New Zealand? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 259 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.5Food
8.0Boarding
Airline reviews

Very friendly cabin crew and great comfortable in-flight experience. Check-in experience at SFO can improve if a separate web check-in/bag drop line can be added.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Very friendly cabin crew and great comfortable in-flight experience. Check-in experience at SFO can improve if a separate web check-in/bag drop line can be added.

The only thing plus on this flight was the crew. They made me feel welcome and took care of me on the flights. The biggest issue is that business class always boards first on all airlines. There needs to be separate doors for business and premium class to enter. I had to wait over 40 minutes for economy to be boarded. I didn’t pay 5000 dollars to wait. The other issue not enough food choices , no sandwiches or snacks in between - what the hell. I would never travel this airline again.

Roomy seats and crew is pleasant. Vegi food can be a lot better in terms choices. Inflight entertainment needs to have more options especially for 13+ hour flight. Very nice and warm blankets and seats are roomy than other A350 aircraft’s. Swift boarding and crew is pleasant to deal with.

Boarding had poor communication. Passengers didn't get clear directions to prepare for Boarding. The plane was an older model which had some issues with operating the seats (the staff was great). Due to age the seat cushions were compressed and less comfortable than expected.

Fiji Airways always goes above and beyond. If anything I'd say the food was less enjoyable than in the past. But that in no way lessened the experience with the cabin crew or the excellent attentiveness and service they provided throughout the entire trip!

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

Everything from the staff to the comfort of business class was excellent. This is one of my new favorite airlines.

.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

1.5Hrs to get from plane into terminal. Long wait. Flight to NZ 1 he late

I like Air NZ, but rather old plane seating in Premium Economy. Not very comfortable , nor very roomy.

Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

My experience with Underpricer was not great. The representative assigned to me did not tell me beforehand that selecting seats, which i could not do through ANZ, WOULD ADD SIGNIFICANT cost to my ticket (all flight segments were reg economy seats. The seat selections for the ticket, MCI-AKL, AKL-PER, PER-MCI, cost $284 USD. I WAS NOT TOLD AHEAD OF SELECTING SEATS chosen by the rep OF THE COSTS and never received an itemized invoice of the seat selections.). The costs of seat selection, an option solicited as a service, with no mention of costs, should have been disclosed to me prior to seat selection and certaily should have been itemized. For all I know, the $284 was not referred from the airline but made up and taken directly by Underpricer. Next, when i checked in, united couldnt find my ticket. This is probably why i didnt get a seat selection on that flight and couldnt check in online, despite Underpricer prompts to do so a week before departure, or at the kiosk at the airport. I had to wait for special help at the counter, then was told that because the flight segment, MCI-IAH, operated by United Airlines via the ANZ. ticket, had changed schedule slightly since I BOOKED MY FLIGHT, the MCI-IAH segment had been decoupled from the rest of the ticket because the IAH layover was now 12.5 hrs AND DID NOT QUALIFY AS A THROUGH FLIGHT TO AKL.. This meant my checked bag could not be checked through to AKL and id have to pick it up at IAH, THEN WAIT MOST OF the long layover WITH the large checked bag until ANZ counter in IAH OPENED for checkING just prior to the flight. Apparently, although underpricer had notified me of schedule changes, they did not update the ANZ TICKET, leading to this problem. Finallly, although I RECHECKED TH BAG IN At IAH 3.5-4 hours before the scheduled departure and the IAH-AKL segment was a direct flight, ANZ LOST MY bag and it took 4 days to find it and get it to me. Not fun.

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

New Zealand crew were attentive. We were not informed that we needed transit document to pass through New Zealand. A checkin employee helped with this for which we were thankful.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

We tried for days to use online Alaska Airline app we needed to know what Gate to depart from . When we got there we were given a paper boarding ticket with the wrong gate on it . We almost missed this flight . It caused great stress and caused a health side effect. The previous flights April 24 started hour late mechanical issues . We were not allowed to depart plane in time to get correct gate and missed our flight .

Had to buy a snack box as I am gluten free. They should be free in extra comfort. Food they provided was awful. Not enough water stops.

it was good except the too big men in my personal space.

Free WiFi was awesome. I hate the five hour delayed take off.. arrrgh!

Overall, we had a very good experience with Alaska Airlines on our flight from Honolulu to Seattle. The First Class cabin was comfortable, boarding was smooth, and the crew was friendly and attentive. The meal service was solid and the overall flight felt well organized. One thing that stood out negatively was the drink service. I was in First Class and, while quietly watching movies and not causing any issues, I was cut off after four drinks. I understand safety policies, but the cutoff felt a bit premature given the context.

Cancelled the flight cuz they sent the WRONG plane and then they promised to rebook us and let us know within the hour what our next flight was. I have heard nothing after 12 hours and can’t get ahold of anyone.

I paid for WiFi but it never really worked. That was frustrating.

I flew Hawaiian Airlines three times during my trip. Each time, when we went to baggage claim, it took about 45 minutes to an hour to receive our luggage.

The kiosk was fast. I got in and got my baggage tag right away. There was a long lines at baggaged check in But it moved fast and checked my baggage with no problem. The flight was good. The flight attendants were very helpful, friendly and always smiling.

We were very late to take off, late exit plane, and luggage took a long time.

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

Omg the disaster at the security was on another level! “Go to this end, sorry closed now, go to that end”. Ridiculous! This took over an hour! As far as the airline was concerned although I booked nearly a year ago I couldn’t get my bag tag - stand in another 15 minute line or my seat on Hawaiian Airlines- 5 more minutes! Then my TSA status was denied. Like what the heck! Makes a person not want to travel with this amount of incompetence

The Honolulu Hub needs 2 to 3 times the amount of things to do as well as shuttles that transport to/from gates and terminals. Arriving from OCONUS locations; transferring to CONUS locations its a miserable experience. Fetching and re-checking bags, then returning to a gate across the airport take longer than any other large airport. If youre confused by what I mean, the process goes like this: Disembark plane Walk a mile to the main terminal Walk half a mile to baggage claim Wait 40 minutes for baggage Walk a mile to re-check-in baggage Wait 20 minutes for checking in those bags Fo back through the wrong TSA line because the signage is poor Almost miss the connecting flight because your gate is across the airport.

The crew were exceptionally nice and accommodating. My wife was tired after the flight from Haneda, Tokyo. They let her sleep and served her dinner later after she woke up, before we landed in PDX.

Left 60 minutes late due to “cargo loading”. ????? Both Premier club personnel and flight crew seemed to hate their jobs. No food or drinks offered in the club except for coffee and tiny bags of pretzels. What a disgrace. Snarky attitudes towards customers and not a single smile. “Aloha Spirit” is dead and gone. “Extra comfort” seats are rock hard.

Horrible food and crew. Crew were laughing and talking loud while people were trying to sleep

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

Canceled my flight within 24 hours, causing me arriving home midnight. Will never book Hawaiian airlines anymore

I always love flying Hawaii and I have nothing to add

Crew was great, plane was old and uncomfortable, food was barely edible

Job well done, being treated for good and helping a lot . thanks you so much till will meet against.

My flight from Honolulu (UA 1221) was on a very old 757, no video monitors anywhere. If you wanted to watch a movie, you needed to do so using the United app on one’s phone. WiFi was $8 for Mileage Plus members; I demurred, choosing to spend my time reading a novel using the Kindle app on my Samsung S26. The meal was okay … Breakfast on any domestic airline is so-so as a rule and this one was no exception. The best part of the meal was the fruit plate and the warm croissant. The highlight: The flight left on time and arrived early.

Excellent flight. On time. Great staff. Clean and crisp cabin.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Overall, the flight was good. Lounge access should be with all business class tickets.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

Both the WIFI and entertainment did not work for 2.5h

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

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