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Flight from Los Angeles to Auckland

Flights from California to New Zealand: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to New Zealand 
LeahFlew with Air New ZealandLAX-AKLMar 2025
Air New Zealand had pre boarding and their leg room was far better and roomier than most airlines ,
Verified travelerFlew with Air New ZealandSFO-AKLJan 2025
Be prepared for a long overnight flight. Ear plugs a necessity. We had many many kids, and several who screamed rather than cried. A tough night. Not the airlines fault
Verified travelerFlew with Air New ZealandSFO-CHCFeb 2025
Wifi was $20 for the whole flight (United Airlines operated flight), so don't count on wifi unless you're willing to spend that much!
Verified travelerFlew with Air New ZealandLAX-AKLOct 2024
Pay for seating with extra leg room. Specifically ask air New Zealand what documentation is needed to pass through to a second flight in Auckland.

FAQs for booking flights from California to New Zealand

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to New Zealand?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to New Zealand.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to New Zealand?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to New Zealand?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from California to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to New Zealand?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in New Zealand?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand is Auckland Intl Airport (AKL), with an average flight price of $748.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to New Zealand?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New Zealand is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $990. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,102 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $478 on average. Morning departures are around 10% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,022.

  • What is the cheapest flight to New Zealand?

    The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from California found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $787 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $787.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to New Zealand?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to New Zealand is October, when tickets cost $1,093 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,161 and $1,777 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to New Zealand?

    To get a below average price on the flight from California to New Zealand, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to New Zealand?

    An average nonstop flight from California to New Zealand takes 23h 21m, covering a distance of 6751 miles. The shortest route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) with an average flight time of 12h 50m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in New Zealand?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Auckland (81% of total searches to New Zealand). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (6%) and Queenstown (5%). Searches for flights to Wellington (3%), to Hamilton (2%) and to Nelson (1%) are also popular.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

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1 stopFiji Airways
27h 55mLAX-AKL
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1 stopFiji Airways
24h 50mAKL-LAX
$715
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1 stopFiji Airways
17h 25mLAX-CHC
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1 stopFiji Airways
18h 40mCHC-LAX
$718
10/22Wed
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18h 15mSFO-AKL
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24h 09mAKL-SFO
$754
9/3Wed
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17h 45mLAX-AKL
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$771
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1 stopQantas Airways
21h 20mLAX-AKL
11/22Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
25h 40mAKL-LAX
$800
6/23Mon
nonstopAir New Zealand
12h 50mLAX-AKL
7/7Mon
nonstopAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$830
7/2Wed
nonstopAir New Zealand
12h 50mLAX-AKL
7/9Wed
nonstopAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$832
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1 stopQantas Airways
30h 25mLAX-AKL
7/10Thu
1 stopQantas Airways
27h 25mAKL-LAX
$834
10/22Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
39h 00mONT-AKL
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2 stopsUnited Airlines
24h 50mAKL-ONT
$837
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2 stopsUnited Airlines
32h 05mONT-AKL
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1 stopUnited Airlines
18h 20mAKL-ONT
$838

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Recent one-way flight deals

9/3Wed
1 stopFiji Airways
27h 50mLAX-AKL
$358
10/11Sat
1 stopFiji Airways
27h 50mLAX-AKL
$359
9/14Sun
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27h 40mSFO-CHC
$487
9/9Tue
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42h 30mLAX-AKL
$490
11/2Sun
nonstopDelta
13h 25mLAX-AKL
$522
10/27Mon
nonstopDelta
13h 25mLAX-AKL
$524
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2 stopsAmerican Airlines
21h 58mLAX-AKL
$528
5/13Tue
nonstopAir New Zealand
12h 50mLAX-AKL
$557
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nonstopAir New Zealand
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5/11Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
15h 35mLAX-AKL
$590

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Last minute flights from California to New Zealand

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

5/11Sun
multi-stop
22h 15mLAX-AKL
5/18Sun
multi-stop
14h 15mAKL-LAX
$1,042
5/8Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 00mONT-AKL
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multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 34mAKL-ONT
$1,068
5/7Wed
multi-stopQantas Airways
22h 15mLAX-AKL
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multi-stopQantas Airways
25h 55mAKL-LAX
$1,094
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multi-stopQantas Airways
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multi-stopQantas Airways
19h 45mAKL-LAX
$1,097
5/7Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
28h 15mLAX-AKL
5/25Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
27h 40mAKL-LAX
$1,158
5/7Wed
nonstopAir New Zealand
12h 50mLAX-AKL
5/14Wed
nonstopAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$1,168
5/10Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
27h 45mSFO-AKL
5/19Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
28h 15mAKL-SFO
$1,178
5/10Sat
nonstopAir New Zealand
12h 50mLAX-AKL
5/26Mon
nonstopAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$1,191
5/9Fri
multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
23h 21mSFO-AKL
5/11Sun
multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
24h 25mAKL-SFO
$1,312
5/9Fri
multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
34h 55mSJC-AKL
5/11Sun
multi-stopAir Tahiti Nui
37h 17mAKL-SJC
$1,537

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