They flew from Bermuda to New York and from there to Dubai, where they stopped in at the Cup's sponsor Emirates, before boarding their flight for Auckland.
The Cup has been travelling in a Louis Vuitton case strapped into two seats, but it looks like the team unpacked the silverware to allow those in the cabin to have a look.
The team's flight EK448 was due at Auckland International Airport today at 9.50am.
But it appears to have been delayed, with the Emirates flight tracker now saying they won't touch down until 11.09am. The Auckland Airport arrivals board still says the flight is on time.
However it seems keen fans are already heading to the airport to greet the team, creating major traffic problems on the motorway.
Due to congestion on SH20A, please expect delays heading south to @AKL_Airport Plan your journey and allow extra time. ^LC
— NZ Transport Agency - Auckland & Northland (@nztaaklnth) July 4, 2017
For the rest of us there will be a chance to spot the Cup at the official parade tomorrow.
Tuke with the Cup. Photo / Supplied
The Auld Mug and Team NZ will take a route through Auckland's CBD from 12.30pm before heading out on the water for a sail-past around the Viaduct, Princes Wharf and Queens Wharf.
Emirates Team New Zealand members from left, skipper Glenn Ashby, Matteo De Nora, helmsman Peter Burling, left, and team boss Grant Dalton hold the America's Cup. Photo / AP
