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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$852
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$922
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$1,019
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$944
Nelson
Nelson3 stops$1,630
Rotorua
Rotorua3 stops$1,344
Auckland
Auckland1 stop$852
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops$922
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops$1,019
Wellington
Wellington2 stops$944
Nelson
Nelson3 stops$1,630
Rotorua
Rotorua3 stops$1,344

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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to New Zealand

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 9:10 amSEA-AKL
29h 05m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 3:45 pmAKL-SEA
20h 55m1 stop
$852United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 25
Air Canada Logo
10:05 am - 11:00 amSEA-AKL
27h 55m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
2:00 pm - 9:31 amAKL-SEA
16h 31m1 stop
$858Air Canada
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Sun, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 8
Air Canada Logo
3:40 pm - 5:20 pmSEA-AKL
28h 40m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:15 am - 7:16 pmAKL-SEA
34h 01m2 stops
$862Air Canada
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Mon, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 21
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 8:35 amSEA-AKL
23h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:35 pm - 10:28 amAKL-SEA
16h 53m1 stop
$863Delta
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Tue, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 26
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 8:35 amSEA-AKL
29h 50m2 stops
Delta Logo
2:35 pm - 10:28 amAKL-SEA
16h 53m1 stop
$867Delta
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Thu, Nov 27 - Sat, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
5:41 am - 9:10 amSEA-AKL
30h 29m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 10:31 pmAKL-SEA
27h 41m1 stop
$871American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 18
American Airlines Logo
6:02 am - 10:05 amSEA-AKL
31h 03m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 4:48 pmAKL-SEA
21h 58m2 stops
$875American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 23
Air New Zealand Logo
1:20 pm - 9:10 amSEA-AKL
22h 50m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
3:50 pm - 1:28 pmAKL-SEA
18h 38m1 stop
$932Air New Zealand
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 23
Air New Zealand Logo
1:20 pm - 9:10 amSEA-AKL
22h 50m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
3:50 pm - 4:15 pmAKL-SEA
21h 25m1 stop
$934Air New Zealand
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Mon, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 14
United Airlines Logo
7:28 pm - 9:10 amSEA-AKL
16h 42m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 9:00 pmAKL-SEA
26h 10m1 stop
$975United Airlines
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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 $1,070 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,652 and $1,559 respectively.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New Zealand on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Seattle to New Zealand. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$491
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% 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.

  • 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 $1,131 on average. Morning departures are around 16% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,350.

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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
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I liked that it didn't take 10 hours to drive here. Super short trip!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025SEA - MSO
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I liked that it didn't take 10 hours to drive here. Super short trip!

Wheelchair assistance was provided in Seattle and was very gratefully accepted. Thank you to the Alaska staff.

I payed for a window seat and was assigned the middle seat. The window seat just so happened to be open. Which made the ride alot more comfortable. I think I should get what I pay for without having to buy extra fight protection. If I pay for it first that should be the end of that seats history because it's now spoken for. That alone might make me think twice about using this again

We were flying 1st class for a special occasion. This was a Hawaiian airlines flight. It was exceptional. Very comfortable seats and space. Extremely attentive crew. Food was great for airline food. They provided tablets to watch and full headphones to listen. This was the best airline experience I have had in decades.

Didn't care for the crowding at the gate area at SEA TAC. Not a fault of the airline.

Loved the staff ease of flying snacks and free movies and WiFi

you could have gotten me there on the day I was supposed to be there, not a day later. Paid for 3 nights at a VRBO and got to spend only 2 nights there.

Flight crew and gate staff were very polite and professional. They were very helpful and made my trip smooth and trouble free

Our flight was delayed BY 6 hours and the reason it was delayed because they needed a part which made me be worried about the plane. They did not have any TVS. Add the seeds and this was a very long flight. But they also only offered snacks, and even after we waited the 6 hours of being delayed with that, we still have to pay for drinks. If we we wanted one

all crew, pilots and attendants were fantastic. Both to and from flight to SEA, attendants went above and beyond.

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.

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!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

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

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

Very small cramped plane for an international flight. Everything else was good, but it was maybe the smallest comfort-wise I've ever been on for longer than 3-4 hours and the trip was 7.5

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

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

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

Air Canada is my new fave airline..I plan to use when I can. No complaints at all just rave compliments for the staff and airline.

Strike pissed me n stranded in middle of no where

Check in staff was incredibly rude and condescending. When I arrived at the gate I had been charged $125 for a checked back. I did have or check a bag. When I brought this to the attention of the staff member who checked me in, she said that she made a mistake and there was nothing she could do about it. I asked her to remove the charge and refund credit card, she said she could not and that I had to call my credit card company to contest the charge. I called Air Canada customer support, was put on hold, after 43 minutes a received a messages stating customer service was overwhelmed with calls and was then hung up on.

Refreshments and Air Hostess was good. Issues with customs in Toronto caused flight to depart and left me behind twice. Vouchers for delayed flight needs to increase.

No paper towels in bathroom. Aisle seat difficult to get out of Other than those, excellent service

Plane was packed but flew on-time, and the comfort level was great! All planes are a bit cramped, but the in flight entertainment was superb, snacks were nice, and the crew was polite. Got into Calgary on schedule...all we could ask for

Long wait to check in at the priority counter in Toronto

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