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Flights from Minneapolis to Auckland

There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Auckland. 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
MSPAKLLAX

Minneapolis to Auckland at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Minneapolis to Auckland

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

1
MSP Los Angeles (LAX) AKL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 42m
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MSP San Francisco (SFO) AKL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 50m
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3
MSP Dallas (DFW) AKL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 12m
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4
MSP Houston (IAH) AKL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Same alliance ~19h 31m
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MSP Vancouver (YVR) AKL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air New Zealand
Self-transfer likely ~20h 35m
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MSP Honolulu (HNL) AKL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
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
+19hAuckland vs Minneapolis
Currency in Auckland
NZD
Airports
MSP → AKL

Flights from Minneapolis to Auckland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Auckland?
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 Minneapolis to Auckland?
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 Minneapolis and Auckland?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Dallas (DFW) and Houston (IAH). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Minneapolis and Auckland?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Auckland?
Auckland is 19 hours ahead of Minneapolis.

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