Houston (IAH) to Auckland (AKL) flights
An economy award from Houston (IAH) to Auckland (AKL) starts at 30,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Auckland (AKL): Air New Zealand. The two airports are 7,422 miles (11,944 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco and more.
How many miles IAH to AKL costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand | 30,000 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand | 37,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand | 50,000 | $71.61–76.11 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand | 60,000 | $5.60 |
| United MileagePlusOn Air New Zealand | 60,500 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand | 69,500 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air New Zealand | 75,000 | $29–283.50 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air New Zealand | 80,000 | $50.40–400.40 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air New Zealand | 90,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air New Zealand | 100,000 | $15.60–405.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAH to AKL
- Air New ZealandStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book IAH to AKL with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air New Zealand
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air New Zealand
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air New Zealand
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air New Zealand
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air New Zealand
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air New Zealand
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air New Zealand
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air New Zealand
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air New Zealand
- United MileagePlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air New Zealand
IAH to AKL with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Honolulu (HNL)United Airlines, then Air New Zealand
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Sydney (SYD)United Airlines, then Jetstar, Air New Zealand and 1 more
- Via New York (JFK)JetBlue Airways, then Air New Zealand and Qantas
- Via Santiago (SCL)United Airlines, then LATAM Airlines
- Via Buenos Aires (EZE)United Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines
- Via Tokyo (NRT)United Airlines and Zipair Tokyo, then Air New Zealand
- Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air, then Air New Zealand
IAH to AKL: common questions
How many miles does IAH to AKL cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (37,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (50,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (60,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to AKL?
Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Auckland (AKL).
How far is Houston from Auckland by plane?
Houston (IAH) and Auckland (AKL) are 7,422 miles (11,944 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAH to AKL award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Houston and Auckland?
The most direct connections are through Dallas (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Honolulu (HNL) and Vancouver (YVR). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Dallas.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.