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Cheap Flights from Seattle to New Zealand

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Auckland1 stop$796
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$782
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$947
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$914
Nelson
Nelson2 stops$1,219
Auckland
Auckland1 stop$796
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$782
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$947
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$914
Nelson
Nelson2 stops$1,219

Book Cheap Seattle to New Zealand Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to New Zealand

Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 20
Air Canada Logo
3:00 pm - 2:20 pm
SEA
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CHC
28h 20m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 9:15 am
CHC
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SEA
22h 15m
2 stops
$782Air Canada
Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 12:40 am
SEA
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CHC
33h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:18 pm
CHC
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SEA
32h 18m
2 stops
$787Multiple Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 19
Air Canada Logo
3:40 pm - 12:40 am
SEA
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CHC
38h 00m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 9:33 am
CHC
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SEA
22h 33m
2 stops
$788Air Canada
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13
Air Canada Logo
10:05 am - 11:00 am
SEA
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AKL
27h 55m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
1:00 pm - 7:16 pm
AKL
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SEA
26h 16m
1 stop
$796Air Canada
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13
Air Canada Logo
8:00 pm - 11:00 am
SEA
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AKL
18h 00m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
1:00 pm - 7:16 pm
AKL
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SEA
26h 16m
1 stop
$804Air Canada
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 11
Qantas Airways Logo
6:44 am - 9:10 am
SEA
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AKL
29h 26m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:20 pm - 9:16 pm
AKL
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SEA
28h 56m
1 stop
$827Qantas Airways
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 15
Air New Zealand Logo
10:44 am - 8:35 am
SEA
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ZQN
24h 51m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
8:25 pm - 5:00 pm
ZQN
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SEA
40h 35m
2 stops
$1,195Air New Zealand
Sun, Feb 15 - Wed, Feb 25
American Airlines Logo
1:52 pm - 12:20 pm
SEA
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WLG
25h 28m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 6:58 pm
WLG
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SEA
32h 18m
2 stops
$1,232American Airlines
Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 19
Air New Zealand Logo
5:50 am - 9:10 am
SEA
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ZQN
32h 20m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
1:05 pm - 12:16 pm
ZQN
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SEA
42h 11m
2 stops
$1,284Air New Zealand
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 23
United Airlines Logo
7:34 pm - 2:05 pm
SEA
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ZQN
46h 31m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 12:24 pm
ZQN
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SEA
41h 19m
2 stops
$1,301United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to New Zealand flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to New Zealand is March, when tickets cost $962 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,655 and $1,620 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to New Zealand, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$468
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Seattle to Auckland

FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • What is the best airport to fly into in New Zealand from Seattle?

    If you want to be close to major attractions in New Zealand, consider flying into Auckland International Airport (AKL). This airport is New Zealand’s busiest and primary international gateway, featuring the most frequent flights from Seattle. For travelers seeking convenient access to New Zealand’s capital, booking a flight to Wellington International Airport (WLG) is recommended. This airport is very close to the city center and offers various transportation options.

  • What public transportation options are available from AKL to the city center?

    AKL is about 12 miles from the city center and features frequent public bus and taxi connections to downtown Auckland. Airporter 380 and bus route 31 provide trips from the airport to the city center and run every 15-30min throughout the day. Alternatively, you can catch a taxi to the city center from the ranks outside the International Terminal’s Arrivals.

  • Do rental companies have counters at airports in New Zealand?

    If you’d like to cruise through the New Zealand streets like a local, you can grab a set of wheels from international airports in New Zealand. The major arrival airports in the country from Seattle include AKL, WLG, and Christchurch Airport (CHC), and they all have major car rental counters onsite. Some of the car rental companies available at New Zealand airports include Avis, Budget, and Enterprise.

  • What are some things to do during a layover at Auckland Airport?

    A layover at AKL does not have to be merely endless waiting. Instead, you can enjoy the various facilities and activities at the airport, from grabbing a bite at one of the airport’s eateries to relaxing at the lounge and enjoying games at the arcades in the International terminal.

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

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

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • There is plenty to keep you busy at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). From exploring airport art to visiting the airport lounges, there is something for every traveler at SEA. For travelers with kids, the airport also offers children’s play areas to keep your little ones entertained.
  • If you don’t enjoy in-flight food, you can savor your preferred meal before your flight at SEA. The airport features over 30 food concessions within the main terminal. The dining options at the airport operate with varying schedules, but you will certainly find options working on a 24-hour schedule.
  • If you’d like to unwind before the long flight from SEA to New Zealand, you can do so at the airport’s massage seats or spas. The massage seats are located at the baggage claim area, while the spa is near Gate 5 airside. Also, Delta Airline SkyClub includes shows that are ideal for refreshing yourself before the long-haul flight to New Zealand.
  • Flights from Seattle to New Zealand feature at least one stopover along the way, with up to three stops depending on the airline. Nevertheless, the quickest flights from SEA to New Zealand’s capital take about 20h and feature one layover along the route.
  • US citizens flying to New Zealand must have an approved Electronic Travel Authority (eTA) linked to their passport. You can use your eTA for up to 90 days per visit, and the document is valid for two years from the date of issue. To get the eTA, you need a valid government-issued passport and a credit or debit card for necessary payments.

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

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Seattle 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
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 573 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

6.0 GoodDavid, Jan 2026
IAH - LFT
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Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

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.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

I was trying to get confirmation on if my luggage was going to be moved to the earlier flight (I requested standby to get home earlier) and was unable to get help from those working at the counter. The request to be moved to an earlier flight was handled smoothly through the app and appreciate the ease of the request.

Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

There was no wifi available on this flight. And there were no screens, no onboard entertainment, no entertainment options at all. It was like travelling in the 1990s again, except without even a main screen for options. Seats, as usual, were tight and uncomfortable.

Good seat comfort ORF to ATL. Bad seat ATL to SEA (terrible lumbar support, hard, ouch)..

Because I was moved to an exit row, the snacks in economy comfort, the selection of snacks was better.

I upgraded to first. Quick and easy boarding. Comfortable seat with power and a nice IPA.

Probably not the fault of Delta but there was delay after delay after delay and I ended up getting home 4 hours later then I should have at 1:30 in the morning

Easiest airport experience ever in my life at MSP with Delta check-in and flight attendant gave us a bottle of champagne in celebration of our 10-year wedding anniversary, so overall amazing!

No in flight service, no explanation - FC got service, C+ did not, unsure about Economy. No turbulence to speak of, so I guess another way to cut cost, or promote health and well being of Delta employees? Also, boarding in MEM combined zones, and with overhead space already full on both flights after Zone 2/ Diamond, presents a huge challenge to find a space for a bag. Delta, other than point A to B, is no longer reasonable to fly - very poor experiences, not even taking into account the chastising at the gate and rude crews, across the board.

It would have been better if the flight wasn't delayed by 2.5 hours

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Delta flight Delay for ,more that two hours i.e original flight was 6.30 PM and it starts at 8.45 PM, When we connect Delta team for meal vouchers as it is late arrival in designation,But we did not get it as per delta policy , which is not good for mid night arrival,

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

My flight from Dallas to Sydney was cancelled. My entire trip was rerouted to include the following: Hartford to Washington DC Washington DC to JFK JFK to Auckland Auckland to Christchurch I paid for an aisle seat on the flight to Auckland and was asked if I would take a window seat to accommodate a family. The agent at the podium failed to mention that the family had a 3 month old baby and that a bassinet would be used during the 16 hour flight. The only way I could get out of my seat was to crawl under the bassinet of the sleeping baby. I think it is wrong that I was no given the choice to sit in another seat, that the agent knew what she was doing and chose to not properly disclose my seating arrangement. Terrible treatment.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

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.

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

I wish there were outlets to charge my iPhone. The crew was great; we had a female pilot who was great with explaining what was happening and delays,

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Ineffective communication with United resulted in lost baggage. Their Baggage Tracing counter at MUC was shut down from 11:00-14:15 on my arrival. Undertrained, underinformed staff had me Running all over MUC to find someone to help me to no avail. Staff was rude, unhelpful, and unable to effectively use the systems they did have operational. They refused to contact United in any way or provide any accommodation or other resources while I waited for my luggage. This has destroyed my downstream itinerary. If they had even the slightest visibility I may have been able to reschedule/plan, but again, their staff provided nothing, and did nothing more than their website, which doesn’t even work on a standard phone browser. Miserable failure at all levels that weren’t associated with the operation of the aircraft.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I waiting for 2 hrs to retrieve my luggage. Didn't get home till 3am.

The flight left late and I didn’t get a glass of bubbly upon boarding (which I’m used to when booking business class on other flights), but otherwise it was a pleasant flight with lovely, helpful crew members and I enjoyed my meal.

Flight cancellations, delays, mass confusion and disorganization! That’s Air Canada for you, nothing new. I would have chosen a different airline if it were an option, and Air Canada continues to prove they don’t care about their customers.

everything was fine. but paying for 1 piece of check-in luggage and denying passengers to board with carry-on luggage which by air line's standards does not fit is not acceptable. when one travels for a longer time one needs to have some essentials

Couldn't fit knees, only 1 toilet working, didn't get anything to drink cause the stewards were not able to get to us

Flight was canceled for a reason they knew hours before but did not mention. Next the gate chnage from 37 to 38 at least 10 times. Ridiculous.

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

Our biggest complaint about Air Canada is that if you don’t like your seat during check-in, there’s a fee to move elsewhere. On our flight from YUL to FFL, we were charged to change seats—just regular seats. What’s maddening is that the plane wasn’t even full; there were even a few people sleeping in the middle row sections (entire rows, completely empty), using them as beds. In my opinion, charging passengers for seat changes is a cash grab by Air Canada. They are definitely not the airline they were back in the day. I suppose they need to gouge the consumer now that they pay their attendants while on ground. One out of 10.

Nothing specific. Cabin temperature was too high for some reason.

It was just fine. I managed to make all my connection too sbut had trouble in Munich with no wheel chair and trouble trying to get help from the airport people to get to the other terminal for my flight. Finally a wonderful lady Amelia, helped me to make my flight connection Timon with zero time to spare.

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