$451 Find Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to New Zealand

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Best New Zealand Flight Deals from Minneapolis

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Auckland1 stop$764
Christchurch
Christchurch3 stops$942
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$983
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$1,269
Dunedin
Dunedin2 stops$2,122
Auckland
Auckland1 stop$764
Christchurch
Christchurch3 stops$942
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$983
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$1,269
Dunedin
Dunedin2 stops$2,122

Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to New Zealand

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to New Zealand that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Minneapolis to New Zealand

Sat, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 22
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5:18 pm - 9:25 amMSP-AKL
21h 07m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 2:39 pmAKL-MSP
20h 19m1 stop
$764Qantas Airways
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Mon, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 16
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3:27 pm - 9:25 amMSP-AKL
22h 58m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 2:40 pmAKL-MSP
20h 20m1 stop
$770Qantas Airways
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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 11
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2:20 pm - 7:55 amMSP-AKL
23h 35m1 stop
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2:50 pm - 7:15 pmAKL-MSP
23h 25m1 stop
$798Delta
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 20
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3:05 pm - 9:10 amMSP-AKL
23h 05m1 stop
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3:50 pm - 2:09 pmAKL-MSP
17h 19m1 stop
$801Air New Zealand
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Mon, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 30
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 8:55 amMSP-AKL
19h 25m1 stop
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2:50 pm - 11:49 pmAKL-MSP
27h 59m2 stops
$802Delta
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Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 20
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 9:10 amMSP-AKL
23h 05m1 stop
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3:50 pm - 8:32 pmAKL-MSP
23h 42m2 stops
$810United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 19
United Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 9:10 amMSP-AKL
24h 33m2 stops
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3:50 pm - 8:32 pmAKL-MSP
23h 42m2 stops
$814United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 10
Air New Zealand Logo
3:05 pm - 5:45 amMSP-AKL
20h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
3:50 pm - 2:09 pmAKL-MSP
17h 19m1 stop
$818Air New Zealand
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 9:25 amMSP-AKL
43h 20m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 2:50 pmAKL-MSP
20h 30m1 stop
$930American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Dec 7
American Airlines Logo
3:27 pm - 9:25 amMSP-AKL
22h 58m1 stop
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3:50 pm - 9:56 pmAKL-MSP
25h 06m2 stops
$981American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Minneapolis to New Zealand flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis to New Zealand is October, when tickets cost $938 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,583 and $1,476 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Minneapolis to New Zealand clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Minneapolis to New Zealand, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from New Zealand back to Minneapolis, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis to New Zealand, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Minneapolis to New Zealand, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonJune
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$451
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Minneapolis to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • Is it necessary to obtain a visa and take a passport with me on a trip from Minneapolis to New Zealand?

    When traveling to New Zealand, you will need a visa and a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority to enter the country. Obtaining the travel authority is the easier method of entry into the country but be aware it can take up to 72 hours to process this authority, so make sure you give yourself ample time before your flight. You will need a valid passport to travel to this country, and it is important to make sure that your passport is valid for at least 90 days past your departure date from New Zealand.

  • If I plan on renting a car when I arrive in New Zealand, what child car seat laws do I need to be aware of?

    In this country, children up to 24 months old need to travel in a car seat facing the rear, and then up to four years old in a car seat facing forward. Children from four years old to eight years old need to travel in a booster seat.

  • Are there any hotels close to the Auckland Airport?

    A very convenient choice at this airport is the Novotel Auckland Airport which is adjacent to the international terminal, so it is quite easy to walk to this hotel after a flight. Travelers should be aware that because the hotel sits so close to your property, there is no airport shuttle available to this hotel.

  • Can I get a rideshare vehicle at the Auckland Airport, and where's the best place to meet a ride?

    There are rideshare services available from three different companies at this airport. The rideshare zone at the airport sits right behind the multistory car park of the Domestic Terminal and is just outside of Door 11 at the International Terminal.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to New Zealand.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • 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 morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,285 on average. Morning departures are around 4% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,416.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • One of the most popular routes for people traveling from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to New Zealand is to fly to the Auckland Airport (AKL). When passengers want to take this trip, they will find one-stop flights aboard both Air New Zealand and United Airlines.
  • Travelers that want to go to a beautiful coastal city on the eastern side of New Zealand will often make the flight to Christchurch International Airport (CHC). When passengers want to make this trip from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, they will find two-stop flight options on a combination of United Airlines and Air New Zealand.
  • For passengers looking for a way to get from the downtown Minneapolis area to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport without having to take their own car, a great option is to ride on the Metro Transit Blue Line train that will take passengers from the U.S. Bank Stadium Station downtown to the airport in around 21 minutes.
  • Passengers looking for a healthy way to pass some time before their flight to New Zealand at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport should check out the MSP Start! Walking Path that is a loop of around 1.4 miles that will take you through a wide array of airport buildings.
  • Passengers that want to find a quieter place to wait for a flight at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport will be happy to learn that this airport offers two quiet seating areas with both of them being inside the secure area of Terminal One on the Mezzanine Level above the Airport Mall.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Minneapolis 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
DeltaOverall score based on 7964 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

10.0 ExcellentAbdulla, Jun 2025CMH - JFK
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I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

Overall, aside from the baggage issue, it was as good as one expects.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

I want to single out flight attendant Mitch who was in the Premium Economy section. When my wife’s hearing aide dropped through the cushion under the seat he was able to locate it and return it to her. Food was a different matter. Dinner was fine. Breakfast was another matter. They had a yogurt dish that the ran out of and the alternative was not very good according to those we talked to.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Flight was delayed long enough that I was misding my connecting flight. The agents could not get me on a comparable flight, nor could they get me s Main Cabin seat I had paid for, nor could they get me on a comparable connecting flight. The gate agent would not issue meal vouchers, even though I was delayed over six hours! I had to spend over an hour and 15 minutes with customer service on the phone to See if they could get me on a better flight and get a meal voucher. Customer service was not helpful enough in trying to find alternate flights and it Ended up taking me 24 hours for a 12 hour trip!! Delta does not provide upgrades NOR will they even give you a pass for a few hours to their lounge. They claim that they do not issue daily passes to their lounge anymore. I call BS since this would be no extra cost to them to provide excellent customer service and give you a few hours to relax in comfort when you’re sitting in a crowded airport and your flight has been screwed up for that many hours.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.

I disliked the fact that they forced people to put up their seats during meal service

Headphone jacks worked poorly, seat recline was broken. Planes were rundown.

Delayed and missed connection, was not re-booked like other travelers so ended up being stuck for several hours due to no one handling my booking.

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

United airlines, mediocre at best. No issues , nothing great . Worked for me

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

Terrible. Out flight was delayed for 21 (twenty one) hours. United is a joke.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Impressed with the service despite turbulence because of the weather. Both flights arrived before their scheduled times.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Loved the staff, boarding and drink options! Wish the comfort of the seat could have been better nevertheless

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Food was terrible, all served at once, poor quality . Wine and bread offered only once.

I’m impressed that we were on time in Sacramento after having a late departure in Newark and our made it. The staff was friendly and warm.

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

The plane was probably full boarding was easy. We were able to check our carry-on luggage for free. It was a return flight through Philly to LA. Never saw a stewardess do a demonstration of emergency Procedures. I think my flight was pretty full

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