What is the cheapest airline that flies from Detroit to New Zealand?

Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to New Zealand

What airlines fly to New Zealand?

Delta, Air New Zealand and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Zealand. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to New Zealand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to New Zealand?

Prices for flights from Detroit to New Zealand were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to New Zealand?

As of March 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to New Zealand.

How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to New Zealand?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to New Zealand.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?

The required travel and health documents for your New Zealand trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New Zealand. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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3:46 pm - 11:15 pm

DTW

AKL

39h 29m

2 stops

2:00 pm - 7:20 am

AKL

DTW

33h 20m

2 stops

$889Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

8:00 am - 11:15 pm

DTW

AKL

47h 15m

3 stops

2:00 pm - 1:25 pm

AKL

DTW

39h 25m

3 stops

$940Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

10:45 am - 3:05 pm

DTW

AKL

36h 20m

3 stops

8:05 pm - 2:13 pm

AKL

DTW

58h 08m

3 stops

$1,122Air Canada

Mon, May 18 - Mon, Jun 1

7:03 pm - 7:10 am

DTW

AKL

20h 07m

1 stop

7:45 pm - 11:44 pm

AKL

DTW

21h 59m

1 stop

$1,133Air New Zealand

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Dec 10

10:55 am - 6:00 am

DTW

AKL

27h 05m

2 stops

7:45 pm - 11:44 pm

AKL

DTW

21h 59m

1 stop

$1,164Air New Zealand

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Dec 10

7:16 pm - 3:25 pm

DTW

CHC

28h 09m

2 stops

6:00 am - 6:30 pm

CHC

DTW

28h 30m

2 stops

$1,448Qantas Airways

Sat, May 9 - Tue, Jun 2

7:16 pm - 2:30 pm

DTW

ZQN

27h 14m

2 stops

7:00 am - 9:43 pm

ZQN

DTW

30h 43m

2 stops

$1,472Qantas Airways

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

2:55 pm - 11:05 pm

DTW

CHC

40h 10m

3 stops

4:05 pm - 10:08 am

CHC

DTW

58h 03m

3 stops

$1,522Air Canada

Sat, May 9 - Tue, Jun 2

8:35 am - 2:15 pm

DTW

ZQN

37h 40m

2 stops

10:35 am - 11:47 pm

ZQN

DTW

29h 12m

2 stops

$1,660United Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

8:35 am - 11:25 am

DTW

ZQN

34h 50m

2 stops

3:05 pm - 11:47 pm

ZQN

DTW

24h 42m

2 stops

$1,669United Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11

Air New Zealand flights from Detroit to New Zealand

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Air New Zealand

Aug 11

DTW7:03 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 07m

1 stop

AKL7:10 amAuckland Intl

Dec 10

AKL7:45 pmAuckland Intl

21h 59m

1 stop

DTW11:44 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,133

Air New Zealand

Aug 11

DTW10:55 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

27h 05m

2 stops

AKL6:00 amAuckland Intl

Dec 10

AKL7:45 pmAuckland Intl

21h 59m

1 stop

DTW11:44 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,164

Air New Zealand

Aug 29

DTW6:38 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

18h 52m

1 stop

AKL5:30 amAuckland Intl

Sep 18

AKL7:50 pmAuckland Intl

18h 34m

1 stop

DTW10:24 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,228

Air Canada flights from Detroit to New Zealand

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Air Canada

May 18

DTW10:45 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

36h 20m

3 stops

AKL3:05 pmAuckland Intl

Jun 1

AKL8:05 pmAuckland Intl

58h 08m

3 stops

DTW2:13 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,122

Air Canada

May 13

DTW2:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 10m

3 stops

AKL3:05 pmAuckland Intl

Aug 1

AKL8:05 pmAuckland Intl

58h 06m

3 stops

DTW2:11 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,272

Air Canada

May 9

DTW2:55 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

40h 10m

3 stops

CHC11:05 pmChristchurch

Jun 2

CHC4:05 pmChristchurch

58h 03m

3 stops

DTW10:08 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,522

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/6

3:46 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops39h 29m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/13

2:00 pm-7:20 am

2 stops33h 20m

$889

DetroitAuckland

DTW - AKL

DTWAKL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/21

8:00 am-11:15 pm

3 stops47h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/28

2:00 pm-1:25 pm

3 stops39h 25m

$940

DetroitAuckland

DTW - AKL

DTWAKL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/18

10:45 am-3:05 pm

3 stops36h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/1

8:05 pm-2:13 pm

3 stops58h 08m

$1,122

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DetroitAuckland

DTW - AKL

DTWAKL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/11

7:03 pm-7:10 am

1 stop20h 07m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/10

7:45 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop21h 59m

$1,133

DetroitAuckland

DTW - AKL

DTWAKL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/11

10:55 am-6:00 am

2 stops27h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/10

7:45 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop21h 59m

$1,164

DetroitChristchurch

DTW - CHC

DTWCHC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

7:16 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 09m

Christchurch

Tue 6/2

6:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$1,448

DetroitQueenstown

DTW - ZQN

DTWZQN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/4

7:16 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops27h 14m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/11

7:00 am-9:43 pm

2 stops30h 43m

$1,472

DetroitChristchurch

DTW - CHC

DTWCHC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

2:55 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops40h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 6/2

4:05 pm-10:08 am

3 stops58h 03m

$1,522

DetroitQueenstown

DTW - ZQN

DTWZQN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/4

8:35 am-2:15 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/11

10:35 am-11:47 pm

2 stops29h 12m

$1,660

DetroitQueenstown

DTW - ZQN

DTWZQN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/7

8:35 am-11:25 am

2 stops34h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/11

3:05 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops24h 42m

$1,669

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest month to fly to New Zealand from Detroit is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $831, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to New Zealand during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $832.

How far in advance should I book a flight to New Zealand?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Zealand from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Zealand for around $1,184 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Zealand from Detroit for as low as $664 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Detroit to New Zealand flights?

You could potentially save up to 52% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to New Zealand flight.

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Fastest flight time	27h 14m
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The fastest flight from Detroit to New Zealand takes 27h 14m

There are no direct flights from Detroit to New Zealand. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to New Zealand.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to New Zealand?
Prices for flights from Detroit to New Zealand were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Detroit to New Zealand?
As of March 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Detroit to New Zealand.
How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to New Zealand?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to New Zealand.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?
The required travel and health documents for your New Zealand trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New Zealand. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to New Zealand

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $669	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,006 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $787	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,453 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $788	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,315 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $811	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,490 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $917	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 616 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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