From October next year, Aucklanders will be able to fly non-stop to Dallas, Texas... and Christchurch residents will be able to catch a plane straight to LA.
The American Airlines flights will only run during the summer peak from October to March.
Business reporter Duncan Bridgeman says it's better for our inbound tourism, than for New Zealanders wanting a trip to the States.
He says Americans have a love affair with New Zealand.. and visitor numbers continue to grow.