Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK) flights
An economy award from Auckland (AKL) to New York (JFK) starts at 30,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $33.59. 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.
How many miles AKL to JFK costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand | 30,000 | $33.59–53.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand | 37,500 | $33.59–53.59 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 40,000 | $33.59–53.59 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 40,000 | $82.34–394.84 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas | 42,500 | $53.59–73.59 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 42,500 | $83.59–353.59 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 42,500 | $33.59–223.59 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 47,000 | $136.99–296.99 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas | 47,000 | $33.59–53.59 |
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 51,500 | $53.59–253.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas | 54,000 | $33.59–553.59 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas | 58,900 | $82.34–394.84 |
Business and first class prices, and 8 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AKL to JFK
- Air New ZealandStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book AKL to JFK with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air New Zealand
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air New Zealand
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air New Zealand
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air New Zealand
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air New Zealand
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air New Zealand
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air New Zealand
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air New Zealand
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air New Zealand
- United MileagePlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air New Zealand
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
- Via Houston (IAH)Air New Zealand, then JetBlue Airways
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via San Francisco (SFO)Air New Zealand and United Airlines, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 2 more
+1 - Via Honolulu (HNL)Air New Zealand, then Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air New Zealand and Air Canada, then JetBlue Airways
- Via Santiago (SCL)LATAM Airlines the whole way
- Via Buenos Aires (EZE)China Eastern Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
- Via Taipei (TPE)Air New Zealand, then EVA Air and China Airlines
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
AKL to JFK: common questions
How many miles does AKL to JFK cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $33.59. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (37,500), American AAdvantage (40,000) and Finnair Plus (40,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
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.
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.