All self drive and customized packages offered by Active Downunder include international and domestic airfares within New Zealand on Air New Zealand. Air New Zealand offers more direct flights to the South Pacific than any other airline. Flights operate daily from Los Angeles or San Francisco to Auckland. Three classes of service are available: Business Premier, Pacific Premium Economy and Pacific Economy.
Airports New Zealands key international airports are at Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. All flights to/from the USA arrive into Auckland. Some flights from Australia also land at Hamilton, Palmerston North, Queenstown and Dunedin.
Travel and Flight Time Flight time from Los Angeles to Auckland is approx 12 hrs 45mins - this is a non-stop overnight flight. You will cross the international dateline and lose one day when you travel to New Zealand. You will gain a day when you return home. For example, if you depart on May 1st you will arrive in New Zealand on May 3rd, however, on the return, the day you leave New Zealand is the day you will arrive in the USA.
Classes of Service Air New Zealand offers three classes of service on their direct Los Angeles or San Francisco to Auckland flights.
Business Premier (Leather armchair seat converts to lie flat 6', 7.5" bed, ottoman footrest doubles as visitor's seat, in-seat power in every seat, on-demand video & audio entertainment, every seat has direct aisle access); Pacific Premium Economy (extra recline, full leg rest & foot bar, wider seat pitch, in-seat power available, on-demand video & audio entertainment); Pacific Economy (new ergonomic seat design with adjustable headrest, on-demand video & audio entertainment)
Frequent Flyer Mileage Partners United Mileage Plus, US Airways Dividend Miles and Air Canadas Aeroplan members earn and redeem mileage on selected flights. Please provide your frequent flyer numbers at time of booking so we can add these to your record.
If you are accruing frequent flyer miles for your travel, please verify at check-in that your mileage plans are in place. Also, be sure to keep all of your passenger receipts (stapled to back of tickets) and boarding passes for proof of travel should mileage not appear on future statement. A charge will be assessed if Active Downunder is asked to produce ticket copies.
Seating Requests While we are happy to make seating requests, these are simply ‘requests’. You may have been assigned seat numbers at time of booking, however these are not guaranteed until check-in. Air New Zealand reserves the right to change seating.
Baggage Allowance Please click here to view baggage allowance and restrictions on Air New Zealand.
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Overnight Flight - Just the Ticket! Travel through the night to arrive early morning. Air New Zealand's direct overnight flight is just the ticket to get your trip started.
Business Premier Lie Flat Bed
Getting To/from the USA All flights to/from the USA arrive into Auckland International Airport.
