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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Auckland (SEA-AKL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle to Auckland 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 Seattle to Auckland

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 26
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8:00 pm - 7:00 pmSEA-AKL
27h 00m2 stops
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6:15 am - 9:31 amAKL-SEA
23h 16m2 stops
$805Air Canada
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Sun, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 11
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8:00 pm - 5:20 pmSEA-AKL
24h 20m2 stops
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7:00 am - 9:31 amAKL-SEA
23h 31m2 stops
$824Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 20
Air Canada Logo
3:40 pm - 11:00 amSEA-AKL
22h 20m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 2:31 pmAKL-SEA
21h 31m1 stop
$838Air Canada
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Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 26
American Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 8:10 amSEA-AKL
22h 03m1 stop
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3:50 pm - 6:49 pmAKL-SEA
22h 59m1 stop
$855American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
American Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 8:10 amSEA-AKL
22h 35m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 2:48 pmAKL-SEA
22h 28m1 stop
$856American Airlines
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Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 11
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 8:35 amSEA-AKL
17h 36m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 8:31 pmAKL-SEA
26h 56m1 stop
$863Delta
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Sat, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 13
Delta Logo
1:30 pm - 7:35 amSEA-AKL
22h 05m2 stops
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2:35 pm - 1:00 pmAKL-SEA
19h 25m1 stop
$867Delta
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Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 21
United Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 9:10 amSEA-AKL
26h 50m1 stop
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2:50 pm - 8:10 amAKL-SEA
37h 20m1 stop
$870United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 20
Air New Zealand Logo
12:35 pm - 9:10 amSEA-AKL
23h 35m1 stop
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7:55 pm - 3:44 pmAKL-SEA
16h 49m1 stop
$935Air New Zealand
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Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 1
Air New Zealand Logo
7:30 pm - 5:45 amSEA-AKL
37h 15m1 stop
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3:50 pm - 6:27 pmAKL-SEA
23h 37m1 stop
$959Air New Zealand
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Cheapest • from $805 (round-trip)
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March
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: $1,059
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SEA - AKL • 2 stops
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$495
Typical prices: $588-745
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SEA - AKL • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to Auckland flights

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

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Planning a trip from Seattle to Auckland? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Auckland?

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

When flying from Seattle to Auckland, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Seattle, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Auckland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Auckland, 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 Seattle to Auckland is March, where tickets cost $1,059 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,652 and $1,590 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to Auckland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Auckland, 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 Seattle to Auckland, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$495
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Seattle to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to Auckland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Seattle to Auckland

  • Where will I arrive at Auckland International Airport (AKL)?

    Auckland International Airport (AKL) comprises two terminals, the International Terminal, and the Domestic Terminal. You’ll arrive at the former. The International Terminal is split into two levels. The arrivals and check-in zones are on the Ground level.

  • What are some of the cities I can get to from Auckland?

    AKL is well-connected to tens of towns and cities. From this airport, you can reach Tamaki, Parakai, Coromandel, Thames, Ngatea, Paeroa, Tairua, Katikati, and Cambridge.

  • Can I carry-on liquids on my flight to Auckland?

    Regardless of the airline you’re traveling with, you can carry-on liquids on your flight to Auckland. To do so, you must place the liquids in containers with a maximum capacity of 3.4 ounces (100 ml). The containers must be secured in a single, quart-size plastic bag that’s resealable.

  • Can I carry my baby on my lap when traveling with Air New Zealand?

    If your baby is below two years old, you can carry them on your knee throughout your flight when traveling with Air New Zealand. However, you’ll still have to pay the airline’s infant fare, 10% of the adult fare.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Auckland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Auckland was $495 for a one-way ticket and $805 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Seattle and Auckland?

    A passport is required to fly from Seattle to Auckland.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to Auckland?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Auckland?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and Auckland, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Auckland from Seattle?

    San Francisco is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Seattle to Auckland.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seattle to Auckland, Air New Zealand or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Auckland are Air New Zealand and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,378 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,267 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle to Auckland?

    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 Seattle to Auckland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from Seattle 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 Seattle to Auckland?

    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 to Auckland with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline. Booking your flights between Seattle and AKL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to Auckland from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seattle to Auckland

  • When flying from Seattle to Auckland, you’ll definitely have a layover or two since no nonstop flights cover this route. Your layover destination (s) will be influenced by the airline you opt to travel with. If you board a one-stop Air New Zealand flight, you’ll layover at Vancouver (YVR). In contrast, if you board a two-stop Qantas Airways flight, you’ll layover at San Francisco (SFO) and Sydney (SYD).
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) features one main terminal split into six concourses – A, B, C, D, North Satellite, and South Satellite. The concourse you’ll be served at will be influenced by the airline you travel with. If you travel with Air Canada or United Airlines, you’ll depart from Concourse A. On the contrary, if you opt to journey with Emirates or Qatar Airways, you’ll depart from the South Satellite.
  • Qatar Airways is the airline you should travel with if you’re eco-conscious. This is because, time and again, this airline has showcased its commitment to safeguarding the environment. To minimize its carbon footprint, this airline operates a fleet of young and fuel-efficient planes. It has partnered with IATA and Climate Care to launch a voluntary offset program for its clients, invested heavily in sustainable aviation fuel research, and reduced wastage from its flight cabins.
  • Your carry-on baggage allowance will depend on your fare when traveling with Air New Zealand. If you hold an Economy fare, you get one carry-on bag plus one small personal item, while if you hold a Premium Economy or Business Premier fare, you can bring on two bags plus one small item. To be allowed onboard, your carry-on bag’s dimensions should not exceed 46.5 inches. Your carry-on can weigh up to 15 lbs if you hold an Economy fare ticket and 30 lbs if you hold a Premium Economy or Business Premier fare.
  • If you want to travel to SEA using public transport, the best way is via Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail, which connects the airport and downtown Seattle. Besides being the least expensive means of getting to the airport, this option is not subject to Seattle’s traffic conditions. On Mondays to Saturdays, this service operates from 5:00 am to 1:00 am. On Sundays, they begin services an hour later and halt an hour earlier.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Seattle to Auckland

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
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All flights were on time. No crowded and had empty seats. All flight attendents were great.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025SEA - SAN
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All flights were on time. No crowded and had empty seats. All flight attendents were great.

Flight was delayed as it always is with Alaska airlines. Particularly to smaller airports. No AC on the plane so it was miserably hot.

Slow boarding and the flight crew hit me with the food cart

It was very nice flight going to Seattle and coming back to Omaha. Even got in early. Very easy to check in using the Alaska Airlines App. Thank you.

They offer the only direct flight from Seattle to Pittsburgh.

Seattle airport is a mess. New bag tag system has potential, but you need more signage to guide passengers through the process as to where to go next. Told to go in one direction and then met with a very rude agent when we did. He blamed his attitude on all the folks flying over labor day that were paying his salary. Gate area for D3 is a mess compared to the North terminal. Overall Alaska is number 1 in my book.

After we boarded there was quite a long time before we actually took off, and there were no announcements from crew about why we were delayed. Later when they did make announcements they were largely inaudible. There was no food (other than for purchase) on the flight and no entertainment. Thats not a complaint, just explaining my ratings in those categories. The flight was smooth. Baggage claim was rapid.

The airline staff was great! The best safety review ive ever had!

Agent boarding us in San Diego lectured me on showing up on time for the flight, and said that if I had been three minutes later, he would have denied myself and my wife boarding. Our trusted traveler numbers were not in the system, even though I entered them when I bought the tickets. Our food orders were not in the system, even though I entered them prior to the flight. My wife requires a wheelchair, and that was delayed on both flights.

Why was I charged for a glass of wine on one flight and not on another? Why no movie or TVs? It was a long flight.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

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

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

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.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

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

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

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!

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Quick check in. Everything went smooth. I don't know what can be done about airline food.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Nothing special. The crew never went out of their way for anything.

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

Everything was good, except the seats in economy were so close together, you could barely get out when the seat in front of your was reclined. If the airlines keep jamming in more and more seats, it will become intolerable. I will look for another airline that considers customer comfort and does not keep adding more rows of seats for more profit.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

Tastless food and too obvious lack of enthusiasm for service in the economy vesus business class

All of the United employees I interacted with were professional and courteous. The aircraft was clean, the food on the flight was good. No complaints here.

I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

For the price, it was a really good experience. There was no entertainment on board, so I couldn't really rate this, and I didn't order a meal. I appreciated that there was a free glass of wine.

Short flight. Everything was fine except the flight was delayed twice for a total of an hour.

My flight from New York to Canada and Canada to Brisbane was canceled, so I had to take united airlines instead flight from New York to Dubai then layover in Dubai 8 hours then from Dubai to Brisbane it was extremely difficult for me , it was a nightmare flying with Canadian airlines unfortunately.

I found the boarding easy and my seat was very comfortable as I had a lot of leg room. I am not too happy that I no longer have lounge access even though I used to get it with my TD credit card.

Flight cancelled. Major disruption to our travel. Do not use Air Canada from KC. To few flights.

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

There labor disputes cancelled my flight less than 24 hours before my boarding time but there customer service/website was easy enough to navigate and they rebooked me for no upcharge.

Re luggage I carried a backpack only. I did not check any bags in. However there were other passengers with carry on luggage going in the plane. My question is why are others allowed to have a carry on luggage inside the plane? Shouldn’t they have dropped it off at the gate? I’m asking because I could have brought the same thing instead of a backpack only. Please clarify for future reference. Thank you.

Like the service. Very hard to communicate or contact when have problems

Very bad, flight was cancelled due to strike and staff was unable to rebook us

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