How to get from Detroit to Auckland: connecting flights, about 21h 5m total

Flights from Detroit to Auckland

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Vancouver: 21h 5m
two tickets, via New York: $895
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 8,424 mi (13,557 km)

fastest

Via Vancouver

Canada

21h 5m

with the connection

Detroit to Vancouver flight 4h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Vancouver to Auckland flight 13h 10m

two ticketsfrom $1,487

Via Los Angeles

21h 9m

with the connection

Detroit to Los Angeles flight 5h 4m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Auckland: Los Angeles International.

Los Angeles to Auckland flight 13h 5m

two ticketsfrom $929

Via San Francisco

21h 18m

with the connection

Detroit to San Francisco flight 5h 23m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Auckland: San Francisco International.

San Francisco to Auckland flight 12h 55m

Via Honolulu

21h 55m

with the connection

Detroit to Honolulu flight 9h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Honolulu to Auckland flight 9h

two ticketsfrom $1,144

Via New York

22h 49m

with the connection

Detroit to New York flight 1h 59m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Auckland: John F. Kennedy International.

New York to Auckland flight 17h 50m

two ticketsfrom $895

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Auckland

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April and May, +17° to +23° by day, sea +17° to +23°. In November it is +20° by day and +14° at night, sea +19°, with 17 rainy days.

Jan

+23° +17° +23° 14 days

Feb

+23° +18° +23° 12 days

Mar

+22° +16° +21° 11 days

Apr

+20° +15° +19° 14 days

May

+17° +12° +17° 14 days

Jun

+16° +11° +15° 14 days

Jul

+15° +10° +14° 13 days

Aug

+15° +9° +13° 14 days

Sep

+16° +11° +15° 16 days

Oct

+17° +12° +17° 16 days

Nov

+20° +14° +19° 17 days

Dec

+22° +17° +21° 17 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Detroit to cities closest to Auckland

Detroit to Honolulu Honolulu: 4,397 mi (7,076 km) from Auckland, flight 9h 55m from $520 Detroit to Shanghai Shanghai: 5,830 mi (9,382 km) from Auckland, flight 15h 48m from $464 Detroit to Seoul Seoul: 5,978 mi (9,621 km) from Auckland, flight 15h 3m from $620 Detroit to San Jose Del Cabo San Jose Del Cabo: 6,424 mi (10,338 km) from Auckland, flight 5h 15m Detroit to San Diego San Diego: 6,507 mi (10,472 km) from Auckland, flight 4h 58m Detroit to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 6,522 mi (10,496 km) from Auckland, flight 5h 4m from $98

To Auckland from cities closest to Detroit

New York to Auckland New York: 480 mi (773 km) from Detroit, flight 17h 50m from $665 Vancouver to Auckland Vancouver: 1,964 mi (3,161 km) from Detroit, flight 13h 10m from $643 Los Angeles to Auckland Los Angeles: 1,979 mi (3,185 km) from Detroit, flight 13h 5m from $532 San Francisco to Auckland San Francisco: 2,087 mi (3,359 km) from Detroit, flight 12h 55m Honolulu to Auckland Honolulu: 4,480 mi (7,210 km) from Detroit, flight 9h from $381 Santiago to Auckland Santiago: 5,294 mi (8,520 km) from Detroit, flight 12h 30m from $1,023

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Auckland?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Vancouver.

What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Auckland?

Via Vancouver: 4h 55m to the connection, 13h 10m after it, about 21h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Detroit to Auckland with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $895. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Auckland?

Vancouver (21h 5m total), Los Angeles (21h 9m total), San Francisco (21h 18m total), Honolulu (21h 55m total) and New York (22h 49m total).

How far is Auckland from Detroit?

8,424 mi (13,557 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.