Air New Zealand 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 18:24 and is expected to arrive at 20:56 and land at Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU).
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En route
Your flight has departed Auckland and is expected to arrive in Nuku'alofa at 20:56.
2h 55m
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Boarding Gate
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Scheduled: 14:40
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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.
Airbus A321neo
Punctuality (Departure)
63
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Late on average
6 minutes
Age
7y, 10m
Seats
214
Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
Snacks
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port
Seat Information
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Legroom
45 cm
Seat width
110°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Recent 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 | 18:14 | 20:53 | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 26 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 17:58 | 20:31 | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 17:39 | 20:17 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 29 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 17:38 | 20:15 | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 30 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 18:09 | 20:36 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 31 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | 32Q | -- | -- | Cancelled |
| Mon, Nov 2 | Auckland (AKL) | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | A21N | 18:24 | 20:56 | En route |
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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
%
Cancelled
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
%
Cancelled
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight nz974?
Flight nz974 has departed (status: En route). Departure 18:24, estimated arrival 20:56 (updated Nov 2, 2026).Is flight nz974 on time today?
Flight nz974 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 18:24 and is estimated to arrive at 20:56.Has flight nz974 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight nz974 is scheduled to depart at 17:30. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:24, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 2, 2026).When is flight nz974 scheduled to arrive?
Flight nz974 is scheduled to arrive at 20:25. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 20:56. Status is En route as of Nov 2, 2026.What is the gate information for flight nz974?
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.What route does flight nz974 fly?
Flight nz974 is operated by Air New Zealand from Auckland (AKL) to Nuku'alofa (TBU). Typical flight time is about 2 hours 55 minutes; operating days may include Monday.How can I check real-time status for flight nz974?
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 flight nz974 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
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.Has flight nz974 departed from Auckland?
Flight nz974 has departed from Auckland (AKL) at 18:24 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight nz974?
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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