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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
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
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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
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AKL Dallas (DFW) MSP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
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AKL Vancouver (YVR) MSP
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines
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.





