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Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$294
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Sydney

Flights from California to South Pacific: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to South Pacific 
RobertFlew with Qantas AirwaysLAX-MELJun 2025
Make sure you’ve got enough time to switch terminals if needbe
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 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.
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysLAX-MELApr 2024
Arrive earlier than recommended. You'll never know what awaits you!
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysLAX-SYDFeb 2024
Use swimmers ear wax for ear plugs and be sure to have a good neck pillow and sleep mask

FAQs for booking flights from California to South Pacific

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to South Pacific?

    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 South Pacific.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to South Pacific 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 South Pacific?

    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 South Pacific 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 South Pacific?

    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 South Pacific 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 South Pacific?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in South Pacific is Nadi Airport (NAN), with an average flight price of $503.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to South Pacific?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South Pacific is Sunday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,014. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $1,099 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Pacific?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Pacific is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $949 on average. Morning departures are around 1% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Pacific is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,126.

  • What is the cheapest flight to South Pacific?

    The cheapest ticket to South Pacific from California found in the last 72 hours was to Papeete, at $499 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $743.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to South Pacific?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to South Pacific is February, when tickets cost $839 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,353 and $1,198 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to South Pacific?

    To get a below average price on the flight from California to South Pacific, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to South Pacific?

    An average nonstop flight from California to South Pacific takes 16h 45m, covering a distance of 6587 miles. The shortest route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Papeete (PPT) with an average flight time of 8h 10m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in South Pacific?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Sydney (34% of total searches to South Pacific). The next most popular destinations are Auckland (18%) and Melbourne (17%). Searches for flights to Papeete (10%), to Brisbane (7%) and to Nadi (7%) are also popular.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

11/5Wed
1 stop
16h 19mLAX-PPT
11/24Mon
1 stop
17h 27mPPT-LAX
$562
10/29Wed
1 stop
12h 35mLAX-PPT
11/10Mon
1 stop
12h 17mPPT-LAX
$570
9/3Wed
1 stopFiji Airways
18h 50mLAX-SYD
9/14Sun
1 stopFiji Airways
16h 40mSYD-LAX
$692
8/5Tue
1 stopFiji Airways
29h 15mLAX-SYD
8/20Wed
1 stopFiji Airways
16h 40mSYD-LAX
$694
10/29Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
14h 35mLAX-AKL
12/10Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$743
10/29Wed
nonstopDelta
13h 10mLAX-AKL
12/3Wed
nonstopDelta
12h 15mAKL-LAX
$744
10/29Wed
nonstopDelta
13h 10mLAX-AKL
11/8Sat
nonstopDelta
12h 15mAKL-LAX
$745
11/17Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
13h 35mLAX-AKL
11/25Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$748
12/7Sun
1 stopAir Canada
25h 10mLAX-AKL
12/22Mon
1 stopAir Canada
18h 53mAKL-LAX
$753
8/24Sun
2 stopsAir Canada
29h 20mLAX-SYD
9/21Sun
1 stopAir Canada
18h 58mSYD-LAX
$785

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Recent one-way flight deals

8/12Tue
1 stop
27h 55mLAX-SYD
$294
9/4Thu
2 stops
30h 00mLAX-SYD
$300
8/7Thu
1 stop
24h 55mLAX-SYD
$318
8/5Tue
1 stopFiji Airways
18h 45mSFO-AKL
$347
8/12Tue
1 stopFiji Airways
27h 50mLAX-AKL
$347
11/30Sun
nonstopQantas Airways
15h 15mLAX-SYD
$389
9/8Mon
2 stopsANA
32h 36mLAX-SYD
$414
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2 stopsANA
46h 46mLAX-SYD
$415
9/11Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
40h 26mONT-SYD
$448
11/21Fri
nonstopQantas Airways
14h 10mLAX-BNE
$469

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Last minute flights from California to South Pacific

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

7/18Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 55mLAX-PPT
7/29Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 51mPPT-LAX
$1,137
7/18Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
27h 05mLAX-PPT
7/29Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 15mPPT-LAX
$1,138
7/19Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 55mLAX-PPT
8/14Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 54mPPT-LAX
$1,148
7/17Thu
multi-stopFiji Airways
16h 37mLAX-NAN
7/24Thu
nonstopFiji Airways
10h 15mNAN-LAX
$1,182
7/19Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 00mLAX-PPT
8/9Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
19h 21mPPT-LAX
$1,195
7/16Wed
multi-stop
35h 45mLAX-NAN
7/24Thu
nonstop
10h 15mNAN-LAX
$1,341
7/16Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
19h 55mLAX-PPT
7/21Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
7h 50mPPT-LAX
$1,346
7/18Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
60h 25mLAX-PPT
7/30Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
26h 41mPPT-LAX
$1,371
7/15Tue
multi-stop
24h 55mLAX-SYD
7/18Fri
multi-stop
23h 53mSYD-LAX
$1,372
7/16Wed
nonstopFiji Airways
10h 50mLAX-NAN
7/24Thu
nonstopFiji Airways
10h 15mNAN-LAX
$1,400

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