New Zealand to United States · 8,833 miles (14,215 km)

Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK): Air New Zealand and Qantas. The two airports are 8,833 miles (14,215 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance and Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dallas, Houston and Los Angeles and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from AKL to JFK

Book AKL to JFK with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

AKL to JFK with one stop

16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Houston (IAH)Air New Zealand, then JetBlue Airways
    Air New Zealand logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via San Francisco (SFO)Air New Zealand and United Airlines, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 2 more
    Air New Zealand logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
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  • Via Honolulu (HNL)Air New Zealand, then Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines
    Air New Zealand logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Vancouver (YVR)Air New Zealand and Air Canada, then JetBlue Airways
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air Canada logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via Santiago (SCL)LATAM Airlines the whole way
    LATAM Airlines logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
  • Via Buenos Aires (EZE)China Eastern Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
    Korean Air logo
    Korean Air logo
    Asiana Airlines logo
  • Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Air China logo
  • Via Taipei (TPE)Air New Zealand, then EVA Air and China Airlines
    Air New Zealand logo
    EVA Air logo
    China Airlines logo
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    China Southern Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
  • Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
    Air New Zealand logo
    Singapore Airlines logo
    Singapore Airlines logo
See all 16 in Routes

AKL to JFK: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from AKL to JFK?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Qantas (oneworld) fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK).

How far is Auckland from New York by plane?

Auckland (AKL) and New York (JFK) are 8,833 miles (14,215 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book AKL to JFK award flights?

23 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club and 15 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does AKL to JFK cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for AKL to JFK with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Auckland and New York?

The most direct connections are through Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Honolulu (HNL). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Dallas.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.