Air New Zealand NZ971 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest record on status for Air New Zealand flight NZ971 from Nuku'alofa to Auckland (TBU-AKL): Flight NZ971 has safely landed at Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) 5:52 PM (local time), about 2m late.
Wed, Sep 16
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 2m late
3h
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
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Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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NZ971
NZ971 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
33%
Punctuality (Arrival)
54%
Late on average
29 minutes
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Flight Distance
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Flight History for NZ971
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Wed, Aug 26 | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | Auckland (AKL) | 789 | 4:25 PM | 6:04 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 2 | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | Auckland (AKL) | 789 | 4:18 PM | 5:59 PM | Arrived |
| Wed, Sep 9 | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | Auckland (AKL) | JET | -- | -- | Canceled |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Nuku'alofa (TBU) | Auckland (AKL) | 789 | 4:10 PM | 5:52 PM | Arrived |
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NZ971 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the last 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of NZ971 is 33% (Late on average 47 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 54% (Late on average 29 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
33%
Late on average 47 minutes
Early
0%
On time
33%
30 mins late
42%
60 mins late
13%
90 mins late
13%
Cancelled
4%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
54%
Late on average 29 minutes
Early
17%
On time
38%
30 mins late
25%
60 mins late
21%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
4%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight nz971?
Flight nz971 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 5:52 PM (updated Sep 21, 2026).Is flight nz971 on time today?
Flight nz971 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 5:52 PM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight nz971 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight nz971 is scheduled to depart at 3:50 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 4:10 PM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Sep 21, 2026).When is flight nz971 scheduled to arrive?
Flight nz971 is scheduled to arrive at 5:50 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 5:52 PM. Status is Arrived as of Sep 21, 2026.What is the baggage carousel number for flight nz971?
After arrival, baggage for flight nz971 is expected at carousel 4 in terminal I. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.What route does flight nz971 fly?
Flight nz971 is operated by Air New Zealand from Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Auckland (AKL). Typical flight time is about 3 hours; operating days may include Monday.How can I check real-time status for flight nz971?
Track flight nz971 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 nz971 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If nz971 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Sep 21, 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 nz971 departed from Nuku'alofa?
Flight nz971 has already left Nuku'alofa and completed its journey. Departure was 4:10 PM; actual arrival 5:52 PM.
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