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

Air New Zealand is the most popular carrier 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 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Zealand. Keep in mind that there are 6 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 November 2025, there are 6 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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6:15 pm - 1:35 pmDTW-AKL

25h 20m2 stops

2:50 pm - 4:40 amAKL-DTW

31h 50m3 stops

$920Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8

9:01 am - 1:35 pmDTW-AKL

34h 34m3 stops

2:50 pm - 4:40 amAKL-DTW

31h 50m3 stops

$930Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8

7:43 pm - 11:55 pmDTW-CHC

59h 12m2 stops

3:55 pm - 1:42 pmCHC-DTW

38h 47m2 stops

$1,519American Airlines

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Tue, Mar 17 - Sat, Mar 21

7:43 pm - 11:55 pmDTW-CHC

59h 12m2 stops

3:55 pm - 1:42 pmCHC-DTW

38h 47m2 stops

$1,520American Airlines

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Tue, Mar 17 - Sat, Mar 21

4:03 pm - 11:50 pmDTW-WLG

38h 47m2 stops

4:20 pm - 1:42 pmWLG-DTW

38h 22m2 stops

$1,628Qantas Airways

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Sun, Mar 15 - Thu, Mar 19

7:48 pm - 12:40 pmDTW-ZQN

48h 52m2 stops

3:25 pm - 6:00 pmZQN-DTW

42h 35m2 stops

$1,790Qantas Airways

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Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26

7:10 am - 6:25 pmDTW-ZQN

41h 15m2 stops

7:00 am - 9:14 pmZQN-DTW

32h 14m2 stops

$1,800Air New Zealand

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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 26

7:05 am - 12:45 pmDTW-ROT

35h 40m2 stops

5:10 pm - 11:59 pmROT-DTW

24h 49m2 stops

$3,150Air New Zealand

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Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23

3:29 pm - 9:25 amDTW-CHC

25h 56m3 stops

11:00 am - 10:07 pmCHC-DTW

27h 07m3 stops

$5,074United Airlines

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Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 25

4:48 pm - 10:25 amDTW-CHC

25h 37m2 stops

11:00 am - 10:07 pmCHC-DTW

27h 07m3 stops

$5,324United Airlines

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United Airlines flights from Detroit to New Zealand

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United Airlines

Feb 17

DTW7:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

32h 05m

1 stop

AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl

Mar 12

AKL2:50 pmAuckland Intl

24h 15m

2 stops

DTW10:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,252

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United Airlines

Dec 4

DTW11:05 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

24h 50m

2 stops

AKL5:55 amAuckland Intl

Dec 8

AKL3:50 pmAuckland Intl

21h 14m

1 stop

DTW7:04 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$2,970

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United Airlines

Apr 8

DTW3:29 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

25h 56m

3 stops

CHC9:25 amChristchurch

Apr 25

CHC11:00 amChristchurch

27h 07m

3 stops

DTW10:07 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$5,074

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Delta flights from Detroit to New Zealand

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Delta

Feb 17

DTW6:25 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

20h 10m

1 stop

AKL8:35 amAuckland Intl

Mar 12

AKL1:35 pmAuckland Intl

22h 40m

1 stop

DTW7:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,250

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Delta

Jan 15

DTW12:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

26h 05m

1 stop

AKL8:35 amAuckland Intl

Feb 12

AKL2:35 pmAuckland Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

DTW10:20 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,260

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Delta

Jan 15

DTW4:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

22h 00m

2 stops

AKL8:35 amAuckland Intl

Feb 12

AKL2:35 pmAuckland Intl

26h 22m

2 stops

DTW10:57 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,264

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DetroitAuckland

DTW - AKL

DTWAKL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

6:15 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/8

2:50 pm-4:40 am

3 stops31h 50m

$920

DetroitAuckland

DTW - AKL

DTWAKL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/1

9:01 am-1:35 pm

3 stops34h 34m

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/8

2:50 pm-4:40 am

3 stops31h 50m

$930

DetroitChristchurch

DTW - CHC

DTWCHC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/17

7:43 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops59h 12m

Christchurch

Sat 3/21

3:55 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops38h 47m

$1,519

DetroitChristchurch

DTW - CHC

DTWCHC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/17

7:43 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops59h 12m

Christchurch

Sat 3/21

3:55 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops38h 47m

$1,520

DetroitWellington

DTW - WLG

DTWWLG

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/15

4:03 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops38h 47m

Wellington

Thu 3/19

4:20 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops38h 22m

$1,628

DetroitQueenstown

DTW - ZQN

DTWZQN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/23

7:48 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops48h 52m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/26

3:25 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops42h 35m

$1,790

DetroitQueenstown

DTW - ZQN

DTWZQN

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

7:10 am-6:25 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-9:14 pm

2 stops32h 14m

$1,800

DetroitRotorua

DTW - ROT

DTWROT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/19

7:05 am-12:45 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Rotorua

Mon 2/23

5:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops24h 49m

$3,150

DetroitChristchurch

DTW - CHC

DTWCHC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

3:29 pm-9:25 am

3 stops25h 56m

Christchurch

Sat 4/25

11:00 am-10:07 pm

3 stops27h 07m

$5,074

DetroitChristchurch

DTW - CHC

DTWCHC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

4:48 pm-10:25 am

2 stops25h 37m

Christchurch

Sat 4/25

11:00 am-10:07 pm

3 stops27h 07m

$5,324

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Detroit to New Zealand

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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 $896, 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 November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $922.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Zealand?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Zealand is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,228. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Detroit to New Zealand on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,668. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New Zealand?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Detroit to New Zealand in the afternoon for as low as $1,452. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $1,516. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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 $1,210 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 $938 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Detroit to New Zealand flight.

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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 November 2025, there are 6 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
United Airlines	PriceFrom $751	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,028 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $759	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 942 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $764	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,462 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	PriceFrom $788	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,002 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $886	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 533 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $887	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,046 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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