Award flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Auckland (AKL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for RDU→AKL. Lowest economy: 35,000 miles + $38.00 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 151,500 miles + $38.80 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 410,000 miles + $38.40 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Auckland (AKL) at a glance
- From
- Raleigh-Durham International, Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, United States (RDU)
- To
- Auckland International, Auckland, New Zealand (AKL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), Fiji Airways (FJ), Air New Zealand (NZ), Qantas (QF), Air Tahiti Nui (TN), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Apr 2027
- Most dates with space
- 31 of 31 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Auckland (AKL)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Fiji Airways (FJ), Qantas (QF), Air Tahiti Nui (TN) | — | 29 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 42,000 pts + $38.40 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 17 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 50,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6), Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 31 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 53,000 pts + $149.00 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 55,458 pts + $108.21 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 14 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 126,900 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 9 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 65,000 pts + $38.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Qantas (QF) | — | 22 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 29 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 89,500 pts + $227.30 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Qantas (QF) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 147,700 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 15 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 193,725 pts + $84.01 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 12 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: GOL Smiles.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 151,500 pts + $38.80 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Fiji Airways (FJ) | — | 23 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $38.00 | 1 stop | JetBlue (B6), Air New Zealand (NZ), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 31 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 484,991 pts + $84.01 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 11 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $38.10Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: GOL Smiles and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 410,000 pts + $38.40 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 17 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + $38.80 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 53,000 pts + $149.70 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | GOL Smiles | 226,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $44.40 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $38.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 484,992 pts + $84.01 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $38.10 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Auckland (AKL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 76,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 152,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 151,500 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | — | |
| 46,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 77,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (5 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 70,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 77,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 35,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 281,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 410,000 · SkyMiles (3 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 200,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 410,000 · SkyMiles (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Auckland (AKL)How many miles you need from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Auckland (AKL)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 35,000 miles + $38.00; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 65,000 miles + $38.80; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 151,500 miles + $38.80; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 410,000 miles + $38.40; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Auckland (AKL)
What's the lowest Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Auckland (AKL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 miles + $38.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Sep 24, 2026, 21:09 UTC for an Oct 28, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 29 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 23:59 UTC). In business class, 151,500 miles + $38.80 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Sep 20, 2026, 17:46 UTC for a Nov 22, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 23 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 23:59 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Auckland (AKL)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 29 dates, premium economy 22 dates, business class 23 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 14 dates, premium economy 12 dates, business class 11 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 17 dates, premium economy 15 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 17 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 9 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 6 dates, premium economy 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 31 dates, premium economy 29 dates, business class 31 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Auckland (AKL)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Auckland (AKL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Auckland (AKL)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 35,000 miles with AAdvantage (7 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 151,500 miles with AAdvantage (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.