Airlinelover From United States of America, joined Jun 2001, 5580 posts, RR: 26 Posted (11 years 5 months 1 week 4 days ago) and read 579 times:
Ok.. Here's the scoop.. I am trying to plan a trip to Auckland in 2003, leaving either FNT or DTW, connecting in LAX, and getting to AKL.. I don't care HOW I get to LAX, just as long as it's a ANZ 747 to AKL.. Jan 17-Feb 9.. I need to know about how much I am going to need to have saved up to pay for the ticket.. I also want to know if there are any specials run for routes like that... I probably won't have the $$ till this August, but I want to know what the damage will be..
If ANY of you, (My Airliners.net family ) have ANY way of finding real cheap flights, as departing times don't really matter, I'd appreciate any advice/help/whatever..
BTW- When I depart, I want to leave from Gisborne..
Thanks in advance!
Chris
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TG992 From New Zealand, joined Jan 2001, 2910 posts, RR: 11 Reply 1, posted (11 years 5 months 1 week 4 days ago) and read 549 times:
Great choice of destination and airline, Chris
Unfortunately I can't help you out with a low fare - the lowest prices are usually only available to be sold in the country of origin - and I'm in NZ. Just to illustrate my point, the cheapest fare I could sell you DFW-AKL/GIS-DFW is USD2089!! Obviously, there are MUCH cheaper fares than that available at the US end.
In terms of departures, all Air NZ flights depart LAX in the evening - the 747 non-stop flight usually departs between 2000 - 2200, depending on the date/week.
Have you considered doing the 'New Coral Route' on the way back? It's AKL-LAX with a stop in the Islands - you can choose from Tahiti, Nandi, or Rarotonga, and is using a 767-300.
Pacificflyer From United States of America, joined Nov 2001, 382 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (11 years 5 months 1 week 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 532 times:
Why don't you just try Expedia.com? I'm flying with the family from Orlando (MCO) to Auckland in June this summer and it's UA connecting to NZ-747 at LAX is about $1,442USD round trip per person! And I'm also going to PPT from MCO later in the holiday, you could consider that alternative, and that is about $1,262 per serson round trip! On UA to connect at LAX on TN (Air Tahiti Nui)!
Airlinelover From United States of America, joined Jun 2001, 5580 posts, RR: 26 Reply 3, posted (11 years 5 months 1 week 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 522 times:
Well, I have found (On united's site, and from a travel agent friend) that I can get from DTW (Detroit) to AKL and back in Sept 2002, for about $1397 usd.. But, I also found DTW-LAX on NW, and LAX-AKL on ANZ for about the same price.. I am just trying to start REAL early planning, as the flights for MY dates aren't in the books yet!!!!!
Anyway, thanks for the help! Keep it coming!
chris
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Bkkair From Thailand, joined Aug 2001, 408 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (11 years 5 months 1 week 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 510 times:
Definitely look in your newspaper for travel agencies that advertise low fares to AKL. You've got to find a "consolidator" who gets the tickets from the airline lower than the published rate. You will save hundreds of $ over Expedia or any of the internet sites will only give you the airlines published fares. BTW, fares to NZ and Australia from the US are very high . Much higher than fares to Asia or Europe. Guess less competition.
Airlinelover From United States of America, joined Jun 2001, 5580 posts, RR: 26 Reply 5, posted (11 years 5 months 1 week 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 478 times:
Bkkair- BTW, fares to NZ and Australia from the US are very high . Much higher than fares to Asia or Europe. Guess less competition
Yeah.. I bet your right..
Chris
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