Fly to New Zealand with American Express Membership Rewards points
American Express Membership Rewards points transfer to 8 programs that showed award space to 2 airports in New Zealand from other countries in the last 30 days, on 29 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 25,500 Amex points + $125.30 taxes (25,500 miles with Air France/KLM Flying Blue at 1:1), Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland (AKL).
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Partner programs with award space
- 8
- International routes with award space
- 29
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 10,000 Amex points
- SYD–AKL · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 25,500 Amex points
- BNE–AKL · Flying Blue 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 251,100 Amex points
- DXB–AKL · Qantas 1:1
Amex partners with award space to New Zealand
Each program's ratio (Amex points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into New Zealand where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within New Zealand are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 | Instant | 18 | Amex to Aeroplan |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 17 | Amex to Flying Blue |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 17 | Amex to Qantas |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 12 | Amex to SkyMiles |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 11 | Amex to LifeMiles |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 9 | Amex to Virgin Atlantic |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 | Instant | 8 | Amex to Skywards |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | Instant | 3 | Amex to Privilege Club |
Transfers are usually irreversible: check award availability with a live search before you transfer points, and look for current transfer bonuses.
Lowest awards to New Zealand by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into New Zealand from other countries in the last 30 days for each program, with the Amex points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Air Canada Aeroplan: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Singapore (SIN) to Auckland (AKL) | 72,500 points + $110.50 | ≈ 72,500 | 138 |
| Business | Bali (DPS) to Auckland (AKL) | 72,500 points + $85.10 | ≈ 72,500 | 53 |
| Business | Hong Kong (HKG) to Auckland (AKL) | 72,500 points + $125.80 | ≈ 72,500 | 37 |
| Premium Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Auckland (AKL) | 150,816 points + $116.01 | ≈ 150,816 | 117 |
| Premium Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) | 163,841 points + $108.21 | ≈ 163,841 | 99 |
| Premium Economy | Houston (IAH) to Auckland (AKL) | 163,867 points + $108.21 | ≈ 163,867 | 132 |
| Economy | Singapore (SIN) to Auckland (AKL) | 35,000 points + $115.50 | ≈ 35,000 | 179 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Auckland (AKL) | 35,000 points + $116.90 | ≈ 35,000 | 105 |
| Economy | Bali (DPS) to Auckland (AKL) | 35,000 points + $85.10 | ≈ 35,000 | 91 |
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland (AKL) | 25,500 miles + $125.30 | ≈ 25,500 | 6 |
| Business | Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) | 27,000 miles + $122.00 | ≈ 27,000 | 136 |
| Business | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Auckland (AKL) | 75,500 miles + $179.90 | ≈ 75,500 | 8 |
| Premium Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) | 13,000 miles + $122.00 | ≈ 13,000 | 47 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Auckland (AKL) | 74,500 miles + $222.40 | ≈ 74,500 | 30 |
| Premium Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) | 76,000 miles + $230.00 | ≈ 76,000 | 1 |
| Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) | 10,000 miles + $122.00 | ≈ 10,000 | 303 |
| Economy | Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland (AKL) | 10,500 miles + $116.80 | ≈ 10,500 | 17 |
| Economy | Taipei Taoyuan (TPE) to Auckland (AKL) | 25,812 miles + $153.30 | ≈ 25,812 | 112 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL) | 43,600 points + $111.01 | ≈ 43,600 | 325 |
| Business | Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland (AKL) | 43,600 points + $109.67 | ≈ 43,600 | 324 |
| Business | Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) | 43,600 points + $114.52 | ≈ 43,600 | 322 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Auckland (AKL) | 251,100 points + $770.49 | ≈ 251,100 | 81 |
| First | New Delhi (DEL) to Auckland (AKL) | 296,200 points + $980.81 | ≈ 296,200 | 18 |
| First | Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Auckland (AKL) | 299,100 points + $873.24 | ≈ 299,100 | 19 |
| Premium Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) | 32,600 points + $114.52 | ≈ 32,600 | 202 |
| Premium Economy | Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland (AKL) | 36,200 points + $104.01 | ≈ 36,200 | 68 |
| Premium Economy | Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL) | 51,500 points + $150.14 | ≈ 51,500 | 182 |
| Economy | Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland (AKL) | 16,600 points + $109.54 | ≈ 16,600 | 330 |
| Economy | Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL) | 16,600 points + $110.88 | ≈ 16,600 | 326 |
| Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) | 16,600 points + $114.39 | ≈ 16,600 | 324 |
Delta SkyMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) | 404,200 miles + $38.00 | ≈ 404,200 | 167 |
| Business | Houston (IAH) to Auckland (AKL) | 410,000 miles + $44.40 | ≈ 410,000 | 8 |
| Business | New York JFK to Auckland (AKL) | 432,200 miles + $38.00 | ≈ 432,200 | 184 |
| First | Vancouver (YVR) to Auckland (AKL) | 310,000 miles + $102.91 | ≈ 310,000 | 183 |
| First | San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL) | 410,000 miles + $38.40 | ≈ 410,000 | 184 |
| First | Houston (IAH) to Auckland (AKL) | 410,000 miles + $38.40 | ≈ 410,000 | 183 |
| Premium Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to Auckland (AKL) | 109,700 miles + $38.10 | ≈ 109,700 | 143 |
| Premium Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) | 109,900 miles + $38.00 | ≈ 109,900 | 165 |
| Premium Economy | Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Auckland (AKL) | 135,400 miles + $38.00 | ≈ 135,400 | 178 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) | 28,100 miles + $38.00 | ≈ 28,100 | 169 |
| Economy | Guangzhou (CAN) to Auckland (AKL) | 35,000 miles + $64.89 | ≈ 35,000 | 149 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Auckland (AKL) | 35,000 miles + $51.66 | ≈ 35,000 | 103 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Hong Kong (HKG) to Auckland (AKL) | 78,180 miles + $87.20 | ≈ 78,180 | 1 |
| Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) | 21,000 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 21,000 | 220 |
| Economy | Honolulu (HNL) to Auckland (AKL) | 35,000 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 35,000 | 106 |
| Economy | San Francisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL) | 40,000 miles + $61.80 | ≈ 40,000 | 236 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Auckland (AKL) | 85,000 points + $48.74 | ≈ 85,000 | 1 |
| Business | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Auckland (AKL) | 100,500 points + $51.80 | ≈ 100,500 | 1 |
| Business | Hong Kong (HKG) to Auckland (AKL) | 106,500 points + $95.03 | ≈ 106,500 | 1 |
| Economy | Seoul Incheon (ICN) to Auckland (AKL) | 31,000 points + $48.74 | ≈ 31,000 | 28 |
| Economy | Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Auckland (AKL) | 38,000 points + $51.66 | ≈ 38,000 | 35 |
| Economy | Hong Kong (HKG) to Auckland (AKL) | 41,000 points + $86.12 | ≈ 41,000 | 30 |
Emirates Skywards: 5:4 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC) | 48,000 miles + $151.74 | ≈ 60,000 | 330 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Auckland (AKL) | 123,000 miles + $810.07 | ≈ 153,750 | 316 |
| Business | New York JFK to Auckland (AKL) | 154,000 miles + $1,621.50 | ≈ 192,500 | 311 |
| Premium Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC) | 43,000 miles + $114.28 | ≈ 53,750 | 272 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Auckland (AKL) | 111,000 miles + $224.64 | ≈ 138,750 | 36 |
| Premium Economy | New York JFK to Auckland (AKL) | 139,000 miles + $402.50 | ≈ 173,750 | 44 |
| Economy | Sydney (SYD) to Christchurch (CHC) | 15,000 miles + $114.28 | ≈ 18,750 | 322 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Auckland (AKL) | 32,500 miles + $224.64 | ≈ 40,625 | 287 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Auckland (AKL) | 52,500 miles + $402.50 | ≈ 65,625 | 318 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Amex points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Auckland (AKL) | 70,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 70,000 | 96 |
| Business | Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) | 105,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 105,000 | 79 |
| Business | New York JFK to Auckland (AKL) | 175,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 175,000 | 60 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Auckland (AKL) | 35,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 35,000 | 312 |
| Economy | Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) | 36,250 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 36,250 | 257 |
| Economy | New York JFK to Auckland (AKL) | 60,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 60,000 | 312 |
Amex points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. 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.
Questions about flying to New Zealand with Amex points
How many Amex points do I need to fly business class to New Zealand?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to New Zealand from another country in the last 30 days was 25,500 miles + $125.30 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Brisbane (BNE) to Auckland (AKL): ≈ 25,500 Amex points + $125.30 taxes at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Amex transfer partners had award space to New Zealand?
Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1, 18 routes), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 17 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 17 routes), Delta SkyMiles (1:1, 12 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 11 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 9 routes), Emirates Skywards (5:4, 8 routes) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 3 routes), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.