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Flights from Auckland to Minneapolis

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Minneapolis. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 18h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 42m
AKLMSPLAX

Auckland to Minneapolis at a glance

Fastest journey18h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from Auckland to Minneapolis

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AKL Los Angeles (LAX) MSP
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 42m
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AKL San Francisco (SFO) MSP
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 50m
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AKL Dallas (DFW) MSP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 12m
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AKL Houston (IAH) MSP
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~19h 31m
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AKL Vancouver (YVR) MSP
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 35m
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AKL Honolulu (HNL) MSP
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 21m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
12,934 km8,032 miles
Journey time
18h 42mestimate
Time difference
-19hMinneapolis vs Auckland
Currency in Minneapolis
USD
Airports
AKL → MSP

Flights from Auckland to Minneapolis: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Minneapolis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Minneapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,934 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and Minneapolis?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Dallas (DFW) and Houston (IAH). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Auckland and Minneapolis?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Minneapolis?
Minneapolis is 19 hours behind Auckland.

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