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Price, demand and travel trends for Sacramento to New Zealand flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Sacramento to New Zealand cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Sacramento to New Zealand are running about 4% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $1,328 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Sacramento to New Zealand right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Sacramento to New Zealand on KAYAK in the last week:

• Auckland Intl (AKL) from $939
• Christchurch (CHC) from $1,313
• Wellington (WLG) from $3,241
• Nelson (NSN) from $3,241

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to New Zealand?

February is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $974. Prices are highest in July, when average flight costs increase to around $2,069.

Which airport in New Zealand is the cheapest to fly to from Sacramento?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into New Zealand are:

• Auckland Intl (AKL) (avg. price $1,186)
• Wellington (WLG) (avg. price $1,447)
• Christchurch (CHC) (avg. price $1,462)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to New Zealand?

Friday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to New Zealand, while Monday is the most expensive. Fares run about 28% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Sacramento to New Zealand?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to New Zealand during the afternoon with average prices of $1,289. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,520.

Key details for Sacramento to New Zealand flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$670
Beat the crowds with an average 53% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 67% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Sacramento to Christchurch

Your Sacramento to New Zealand flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Sacramento to New Zealand?

    Yes. Fares from Sacramento to New Zealand are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,027 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Sacramento to New Zealand?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Sacramento to New Zealand have ranged from $1,027 to $1,700.

  • What are the main airports serving New Zealand?

    New Zealand has 31 airports. The three busiest are Auckland Intl (AKL) (74% of arrivals), Christchurch (CHC) (15%) and Wellington (WLG) (7%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Sacramento to New Zealand?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Sacramento to New Zealand. However, United Airlines offers a one-stop option.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Sacramento to New Zealand?

    On flights from Sacramento to New Zealand you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class or Business Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in New Zealand?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in New Zealand include:

    • Sparks Arena
    • New Zealand Maritime Museum
    • Skycity Auckland
    • Hagley Park

Your guide to booking Sacramento to New Zealand flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for February when flights are typically cheapest and avoid July when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Friday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Monday cost about 28% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Auckland Intl (AKL) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Sacramento. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Auckland, which is the most popular destination in New Zealand. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Queenstown, Christchurch and Rotorua.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Sacramento to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 676 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

10.0 ExcellentManish, Apr 2026
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Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

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.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

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.

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.

The only thing that was less than excellent was the food server at dinner. (I had the chicken.) It wasn't that it was poorly heated or in difficult-to-open containers; it was just that it had a very peculiar taste. And I use that to describe not just the main course but the dessert as well. Very odd flavours for what seemed to be a mainstream item. I did like that the airline offered us a free glass of wine. The breakfast omelette wasn't bad, although it was quite bland.

Everything was pretty good. I would like to have more drinks (water) during four hours of the flight.

Rude staff from baggage check to gate crew. Poor instructions. Inconsistent application of baggage rules.

Requested an aisle seat at the gate and got it. The staff so friendly

Had to deplane 2 x due to problems with plane. Delayed over 6 hours ans was given a $12 food credit which barely oaud for anything and limited to wear incoukd redeem.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

New Max 10, first class seats have been shrunk. End of a 20 hour journey, it was United not Lufthansa, just glad to get home

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

This was a short flight with no food. The attendants were great but the comfort was poor: just to cramped. The flight from Denver to Frankfort was excellent! Seating was roomier, food was good, service was good. This was a great experience.

Flight attendant was sincerely mean -- a true disgrace to an otherwise pretty crummy company anyway. Really embarrassing. I actually feel bad for United.

Bag check employee was on the phone the whole time… couldn’t even explain why I was missing tags and just looked at me funny and laughed while he was on the phone. Horrible customer service.

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