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NZ974 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ974 flight operated by Air New Zealand on Nov 2, 2026, flying from Auckland (AKL) to Nuku'alofa (TBU), departed at 6:24 PM and is expected to arrive at 8:56 PM and land at Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU).
Sat, Oct 31
Mon, Nov 2
AKL-TBU

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Canceled
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Auckland(AKL)
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Scheduled: 5:25 PM, Oct 31
Auckland Airport
Nuku'alofa(TBU)
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Scheduled: 8:20 PM, Oct 31
Fuaʻamotu International Airport
Check-in Counter
A,B
Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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AKL-TBU

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En route
Your flight has departed Auckland and is expected to arrive in Nuku'alofa at 8:56 PM.
Auckland(AKL)
6:24 PM
Scheduled: 5:30 PM, Nov 2
Auckland Airport I
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 2h 55m
Nuku'alofa(TBU)
8:56 PM
Scheduled: 8:25 PM, Nov 2
Fuaʻamotu International Airport
Check-in Counter
A,B
Boarding Gate
1
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Delayed (may impact connections)

NZ142
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Brisbane (BNE) Auckland (AKL)
Scheduled: 2:40 PM
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5m late
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NZ974 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the NZ974 flight flying from Auckland to Nuku'alofa on 11/2/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A321neo. This aircraft has been in service for 7y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 214 seats.
flight status
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
63 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
93 %
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
7y, 10m
Seats
214
Flight Distance
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Flight History for NZ974

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Fri, Oct 23 Auckland (AKL) Nuku'alofa (TBU) A20N 6:14 PM 8:53 PM Arrived
Mon, Oct 26 Auckland (AKL) Nuku'alofa (TBU) A21N 5:58 PM 8:31 PM Arrived
Wed, Oct 28 Auckland (AKL) Nuku'alofa (TBU) A21N 5:39 PM 8:17 PM Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Auckland (AKL) Nuku'alofa (TBU) A21N 5:38 PM 8:15 PM Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Auckland (AKL) Nuku'alofa (TBU) A21N 6:09 PM 8:36 PM Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Auckland (AKL) Nuku'alofa (TBU) 32Q -- -- Canceled
Mon, Nov 2 Auckland (AKL) Nuku'alofa (TBU) A21N 6:24 PM 8:56 PM En route

NZ974 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ974 is 63% (Late on average 26 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Late on average 6 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
63 %
Late on average 26 minutes
Early
0 %
On time
63 %
30 mins late
30 %
60 mins late
7 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93 %
Late on average 6 minutes
Early
47 %
On time
47 %
30 mins late
7 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight nz974?

    Flight nz974 has departed (status: En route). Departure 6:24 PM, estimated arrival 8:56 PM (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight nz974 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 6:24 PM and is estimated to arrive at 8:56 PM.
  • Flight nz974 is scheduled to depart at 5:30 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 6:24 PM, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight nz974 is scheduled to arrive at 8:25 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 8:56 PM. Status is En route as of Nov 2, 2026.
  • For flight nz974, the departure terminal is I and the boarding gate is 1. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.
  • Flight nz974 is operated by Air New Zealand from Auckland (AKL) to Nuku'alofa (TBU). Typical flight time is about 2 hours55 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight nz974 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If nz974 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 2, 2026). Contact Air New Zealand or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight nz974 has departed from Auckland (AKL) at 6:24 PM (status: En route).
  • Flight nz974 usually flies a Airbus A321neo with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.

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Arrival Info: Nuku'alofa Weather & Current Time

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Time on arrival: Auckland 20:56 | Nuku'alofa 20:56

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