Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport is 17 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is 17 hours ahead of New York.
Choose from 11 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport flights. The 17:30 departure with Qantas is the earliest flight you can take. Air New Zealand operates the last service of the day at 21:55.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to AKL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air New Zealand has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Auckland — and maybe even more of New Zealand if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air New Zealand.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier operating JFK to AKL flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between JFK and AKL:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport flight is $521. A return fare right now is $725. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from JFK to AKL, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 30 miles from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
Reserve a hotel near AKL if you have a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with an Auckland Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and discover more of Auckland and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is roughly 17 miles from central Auckland. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Auckland in April.
Book your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Auckland Airport for February if you want to visit Auckland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 59ºF and 75ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to AKL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 48ºF and 57ºF on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've seen Auckland, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Journey about 310 miles south to Wellington to check off its must-visit sights. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 11 miles south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another essential stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
