Jared Blank points to $598 + tax ($786 all-in) fares from New York to Auckland, New Zealand on Air Tahiti Nui. Tickets must be purchased by February 22 for travel between March 27 and June 10. A stopover in Tahiti is permitted.
The explanation for fares like this is simple. Air Tahiti Nui’s service out of New York is failing miserably.
- [T]he New York and Paris trips are clear disasters with passenger loads of only 25-35%, way below the 70% minimum needed for profit.
It appears that the price before some taxes and fees is now $731.