Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines bring back seasonal flights to New Zealand

Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines are gearing up for the return of seasonal New Zealand flying.

The three-times weekly service between Honolulu and Auckland returns on Nov. 16 and runs through the end of April 2026, offering travelers nonstop flights between New Zealand and Hawaiʻi, plus one-stop connections to and from the U.S. continent.

“We know Kiwi travelers have long awaited the return of our seasonal service, and our crews are thrilled to welcome them onboard once again with the authentic hospitality and care for which Hawaiian Airlines is known,” said Andrew Stanbury, Regional director of the South Pacific Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airline.

Flights to Auckland from Honolulu will run Monday, Wednesday and Friday, departing at 1:15 p.m. Flight to Honolulu from Auckland run Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday with a departure time of 11:30 p.m.

Hawaiian Airlines has served Auckland since March 2013.

The flights have acted as a bridge between Hawaiʻi and New Zealand, “strengthening ties between indigenous communities and Pacific Island families, while attracting U.S. travelers seeking adventure and eco-tourism, boosting New Zealand’s economy,” according to a news release from Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

The service will be operated by the 278-seat Airbus A330 equipped with complimentary high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi. The aircraft features 18 lie-flat Business Class seats aligned in a 2-2-2 configuration – perfect for couples and honeymooners, while offering superior comfort and privacy to solo and business travelers.

Guests seated in any of the aircraft’s 68 Extra Comfort seats (soon to be rebranded to Premium Class seats) have extra leg room, priority boarding and additional amenities.