Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel. Additionally, keep in mind that discounted partner fares may not earn miles with US-based carriers.Air New Zealand is known for offering comfortable in-flight products like its Sky Couch in economy and new lie-flat Business Premier seats. And right now, you can book flights on the airline for heavily discounted prices during its 72-hour Summer Sale. The best deal we’re seeing is from Los Angeles (LAX) to the Cook Islands (RAR), which Air New Zealand flies to once per week nonstop. There are also sales on other routes from LAX and San Francisco (SFO) to New Zealand and Australia — all classes of service have $300 discounts per person.Air New Zealand has a 72-hour flash sale right now.The sale ends on July 14 at 11:59pm PDT for travel between August 1, 2016, and May 31, 2017.Airline: Air New ZealandRoutes: LAX and SFO to AKL, BNE, MEL, RAR and SYDCost: $526+ round-trip in economyDates: August 2016 - May 2017Booking Link: OrbitzPay With: American Express Premier Rewards Gold, Citi Prestige or Chase Sapphire PreferredHere are some examples of what you can book:Los Angeles (LAX) to Cook Islands (RAR) for $526 round-trip in December:Los Angeles (LAX) to Cook Islands (RAR) for $526 round-trip in December.Normal fares on this route are $828 as a minimum, so Air New Zealand is offering really great discounts to this hard-to-access location. Premium Economy starts at $1,268, and Business Premier from $1,968.San Fransisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL) for $775 round-trip in November:Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.San Fransisco (SFO) to Auckland (AKL) for $775 round-trip in November.Premium Economy is also available starting at $1,900, and Business Premier from $4,600 round-trip on this route. Those prices are good from both Los Angeles (LAX) and San Fransisco (SFO).Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL) for $774 round-trip in August:Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL) for $774 round-trip in August.Premium Economy is available from $1,934, and Business Premier from $5,187.Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) for $787 round-trip in May:Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) for $787 round-trip in May.Premium Economy is available from $1,948, and Business Premier from $5,201.Maximize Your PurchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Premier Rewards Gold or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.If you’re able to score one of these tickets, please share the good news in the comments below!
