
Journey ideas · flying from USA
New Zealand from Dallas
Non-stop to Auckland. Most travellers from Dallas come for 12–18 nights — below are the ideas we'd shape to that.
From
DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth
Travel time
16 hours
Arrive
Auckland
Typical stay
12–18 nights
Seasonal in some years — check the schedule for your dates or connect via LA.
Journey ideas
Shaped for 12–18 nights from Dallas.
Starting points, not packages — each is stretched or shortened to your dates and quoted in New Zealand dollars.

South Island · 8–12 nights
The Southern Road
Christchurch → Tekapo → Mount Cook → Wānaka → Queenstown → Milford Sound

Both Islands · 12–18 nights
Best of Both Islands
Auckland → Rotorua → Wellington → Kaikōura → Queenstown → Christchurch

Both Islands · 7–12 nights
The Honeymoon Escape
Auckland → Waiheke → Queenstown → Fiordland
Before you fly
NZeTA before you fly
US passport holders are visa-waiver visitors: request an NZeTA online (it takes minutes to apply, up to a few days to approve) and pay the International Visitor Levy with it. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond your departure date.
Entry, timing and practical notes for travellers from the USAlso flying from
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