Get your life back. Visit New Zealand

Fares from Los Angeles or San Francisco starting at US$399* Each Way Based on Round Trip
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If you've been dreaming of a vacation in New Zealand, take advantage of our current fare sale! On top of saving heaps on airfare, you'll feel like you're saving massive amounts of dollars while traveling in New Zealand due to the continued strength of the US Dollar. From the fabulous food & wine to the fabulous scenery that abounds... now truly is the time to plan your New Zealand vacation.

For this special deal, start your travel between 1 May and 8 June 2010. However, other travel dates in New Zealand's Spring, Summer and Fall are also available -- so have a think about when you'd like to get your life back and book today!

News! Qantas now offers a direct connection between New Zealand and New York (JFK) via Los Angeles. Enjoy the luxury and comfort of a Qantas 747 aircraft to/from New York (JFK) for an additional $200 round trip across all travel periods listed! (Flights QF107/QF108 only.)

Hurry, adventure awaits but this deal will expire Tuesday, 17 November 2009.

* Taxes, fees and restrictions apply.

Prices listed below include the fare plus fuel and insurance charges. Following these links, the next prices displayed will be the Total Price (each way) which also includes the government-imposed taxes and fees (which range between $75-$150, depending on the routing selected).


From Los Angeles or San Francisco to Auckland, New Zealand
Outbound Departure Date:
Each Way
based on
roundtrip travel
Round trip
Book without
stopover(s)
Book with
stopover(s)
5-6 November 2009
$734*
$1,468*
7-13 November 2009
$534*
$1,068*
Excellent Spring in NZ deal!
14-29 November 2009
$469*
$938*
30 November - 6 December 2009
$534*
$1,068*
7-16 December 2009
$634*
$1,268*
17-21 December 2009
$949*
$1,898*
23 December 2009 - 25 January 2010
$744*
$1,488*
26 January - 8 February 2010
$619*
$1,238*
9 February - 1 March 2010
$524*
$1,048*
Fabulous Summer/Fall in NZ deal!
2-31 March 2010
$499*
$998*
Fabulous Summer/Fall in NZ deal!
1-30 April 2010
$449*
$898*
1 May - 8 June 2010
$399*
$798*
9 June - 23 July 2010
$599*
$1,198*
24 July - 21 September 2010
$634*
$1,268*


Domestic New Zealand Add-ons!

If you're interested in traveling to Wellington, Christchurch or Queenstown in New Zealand, add $100 round trip to these promotional fares in all travel periods.



* Prices include fuel surcharges of $160 from the US. US and foreign taxes, fees, including September 11th Security Fee, are an additional $150 to $200 depending upon itinerary.

New Zealand domestic services are operated by JetStar. Qantas operates on a codeshare basis with Jetstar.

Booking tips: Select "Flexible with dates" in the Search Option to find our best values. The fares displayed will be "each way" including all taxes & fees.

To contact Qantas Airways reservations, call 1 800 227 4341^.


The New Zealand Lifeback Promise: Spend 9 days in New Zealand and get your life back. It's that simple!
Any holiday can give you a break from your daily routine, but it takes a special kind of vacation to give you back your life. In New Zealand you can rediscover the things you love about yourself and the planet you live on. Start fresh with nine days of fresh scenery, clean air and amazing adventures.
The New Zealand Lifeback Promise

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US Domestic Flights



If you are travelling from other US cities, we have negotiated special rates with American Airlines, Alaska Air and Horizon Air from select cities to get you to Los Angeles or San Francisco. Note: these special add-on fares must be purchased with the international sectors in the same booking. Contact Qantas reservations on 1 800 227 4341^ for further assistance if your departure city is not listed below
From Los Angeles or San Francisco Add-on Prices
San Diego, Las Vegas + $ 50 round trip
Portland OR, Seattle + $180 round trip
Denver, Dallas Fort Worth + $210 round trip
Chicago, St. Louis + $240 round trip
New York (JFK), Newark + $300 round trip
Boston, Miami, Orlando + $320 round trip
Washington DC + $360 round trip

Codeshare Route Operators (by airport city combination)
American Airlines: SFO-LAX, JFK-LAX, SAN-LAX, LAS-LAX, AUS-LAX, DEN-LAX, DFW-LAX, ORD-SFO, ORD-LAX, STL-LAX, JFK-LAX, EWR-LAX, BOS-LAX, MIA-LAX, MCO-LAX, IAD-LAX
Alaska Air: SEA-SFO, SEA-LAX
Alaska Air or Horizon Air: PDX-SFO, PDX-LAX (dependant on day of travel)

City Sampler Land Package Offers from Qantas Vacations

After you book your airfare at qantas.com, take advantage of the city-sampler packages from Qantas Vacations:

3-night land packages from $299 per person based on double occupancy

Choose from: Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown or Wellington

> Learn more about these great city-sampler packages.

Contact Qantas Vacations on 1 888 306 3857 for great package offers that will ensure a memorable New Zealand experience

Terms and Conditions

US/foreign taxes/fees, including September 11th Security Fee, are an additional US$75 to US$150, depending on itinerary. Seats are very limited and are not available on every flight. No minimum stay, maximum stay 12 months. Add-on fares are available from North American cities that are not Qantas gateways. No refunds. Date changes are permitted for a fee of $200 per person per change. Other restrictions apply. Information is correct as of 6 November 2009 and subject to change without notice.
All fares quoted in US dollars.
New Zealand domestic services are operated by JetStar. Qantas operates on a codeshare basis with Jetstar.
^$15 service fee applies when booking through Qantas reservations.
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It is the passenger's responsiblity to ensure all visa requirements are complied with.
Note: The US Department of Homeland Security and the US Department of State have suspended the special international in-transit programs.

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