How long is the flight to Los Angeles?

The duration of your flight to Los Angeles depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Los Angeles on KAYAK are from Auckland , which takes 12h 05m , Wellington , which takes 15h 50m, Christchurch , which takes 18h 50m, and Queenstown , which takes 19h 05m.

How far is Los Angeles Airport from central Los Angeles?

The city center of Los Angeles is 9 miles from Los Angeles Airport.

What is the name of Los Angeles’s airport?

Los Angeles is served by Los Angeles Airport, also commonly referred to as Los Angeles or Los Angeles Intl. The airport code is LAX.

How many cities have direct flights to Los Angeles?

From New Zealand, there are direct flights to Los Angeles from 1 city . This city is Auckland and there are 70 direct flights each week.

What is an affordable way to reach the city from Los Angeles Airport?

The FlyAway bus connects Los Angeles Airport to the city centre and will only cost you USD$3 (NZ$ 4.50). You can board the bus from directly outside TBIT and it will take you to Union Station in downtown LA in roughly 40 min.

Can I do my duty free shopping once I land at Los Angeles Airport?

Both duty free shops at Los Angeles Airport are on the airside of the departure area, meaning you cannot do any duty free shopping when you arrive. It is best to do your shopping when you depart from New Zealand, or between flights if you have a layover before reaching Los Angeles. Sydney Airport (SYD) is a common stopover and has a great selection of duty free products you can browse during your layover, including watches, sunglasses and electronics.

How much is a flight to Los Angeles?

On average, a flight to Los Angeles costs $974. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $400 and departed from Auckland Intl Airport.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Los Angeles?

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 to Los Angeles.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Los Angeles?

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

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Los Angeles?

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 to Los Angeles 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 to Los Angeles?

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 to Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How many direct flights to Los Angeles are there each day?

There are around 2,356 direct flights from within New Zealand to Los Angeles every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 46% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Los Angeles are there each week?

Each week there are around 16,491 direct flights from within New Zealand to Los Angeles. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to Los Angeles each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Los Angeles. Instead, there are 70 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Auckland.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Los Angeles?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Los Angeles is Air New Zealand, followed by Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways.

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Mon, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 28

2:50 pm - 12:00 pmAKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 10m1 stop Nadi

10:35 pm - 1:35 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

18h 00m1 stop Nadi

$634Fiji Airways

Mon, Jan 25 - Fri, Jan 29

2:50 pm - 12:00 pmAKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 10m1 stop Nadi

10:35 pm - 1:35 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

18h 00m1 stop Nadi

$634Fiji Airways

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6:20 am - 2:21 pmAKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 01m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

6:10 pm - 11:00 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 50m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$642Air Canada

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22

2:00 pm - 11:40 amAKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 40m1 stop Vancouver Intl

3:20 pm - 11:00 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

22h 40m1 stop Vancouver Intl

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Sat, Dec 26 - Mon, Jan 25

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12h 20mnonstop

10:50 pm - 8:55 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

13h 05mnonstop

$735Delta

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13h 05mnonstop

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11:35 pm - 9:55 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

13h 20mnonstop

$746Qantas Airways

Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 18

3:50 pm - 7:00 amAKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

12h 10mnonstop

11:35 pm - 9:55 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

13h 20mnonstop

$748Qantas Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

12:00 pm - 12:20 pmCHC Christchurch-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

20h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl

9:00 pm - 4:25 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-CHC Christchurch

23h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

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Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

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12h 50mnonstop

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Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 16

3:15 pm - 10:50 amAKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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30h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 16

7:00 am - 1:05 pmAKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 14

7:00 am - 1:05 pmAKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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$1,105Fiji Airways

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

3:20 pm - 5:05 pmAKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

20h 45m1 stop Brisbane

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$1,178Qantas Airways

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20h 45m1 stop Brisbane

10:30 pm - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,224Qantas Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 14

7:00 am - 1:05 pmAKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 05m1 stop Nadi

11:55 pm - 1:45 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

17h 50m1 stop Nadi

$1,324Fiji Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 14

7:00 am - 1:05 pmAKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 05m1 stop Nadi

11:55 pm - 1:45 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

17h 50m1 stop Nadi

$1,429Fiji Airways

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

8:15 pm - 1:20 pmAKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

12h 05mnonstop

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12h 50mnonstop

$1,642Air New Zealand

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2

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12h 05mnonstop

9:10 pm - 6:00 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

12h 50mnonstop

$1,947Air New Zealand

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Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Jan 24

3:50 pm - 7:00 amAKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

12h 10mnonstop

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13h 20mnonstop

$729American Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 23

3:50 pm - 7:00 amAKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

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11:35 pm - 9:55 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

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Thu, Dec 24 - Mon, Jan 25

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Sat, Dec 26 - Mon, Jan 25

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Mon, Jan 25 - Fri, Jan 29

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13h 20mnonstop

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Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 18

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Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

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12h 50mnonstop

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Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

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What is the cheapest flight to Los Angeles?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Los Angeles was found on the route from Auckland, at $634 return. The most popular connection is from Wellington to Los Angeles and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $687 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $902. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are $1,273 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The cheapest month for flights to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost $730 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $1,014 and $1,002 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of $435.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Los Angeles?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Los Angeles is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $978 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Los Angeles is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,247.

What is a good deal for flights to Los Angeles?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Los Angeles, 25% of our users found tickets to Los Angeles for the following prices or less: From Auckland $756 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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What is an affordable way to reach the city from Los Angeles Airport?
The FlyAway bus connects Los Angeles Airport to the city centre and will only cost you USD$3 (NZ$ 4.50). You can board the bus from directly outside TBIT and it will take you to Union Station in downtown LA in roughly 40 min.
Can I do my duty free shopping once I land at Los Angeles Airport?
Both duty free shops at Los Angeles Airport are on the airside of the departure area, meaning you cannot do any duty free shopping when you arrive. It is best to do your shopping when you depart from New Zealand, or between flights if you have a layover before reaching Los Angeles. Sydney Airport (SYD) is a common stopover and has a great selection of duty free products you can browse during your layover, including watches, sunglasses and electronics.
What is the cheapest flight to Los Angeles?
In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Los Angeles was found on the route from Auckland, at $634 return. The most popular connection is from Wellington to Los Angeles and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $687 in the last 5 days.
How far is Los Angeles Airport from central Los Angeles?
The city center of Los Angeles is 9 miles from Los Angeles Airport.
What is the name of Los Angeles’s airport?
Los Angeles is served by Los Angeles Airport, also commonly referred to as Los Angeles or Los Angeles Intl. The airport code is LAX.
How much is a flight to Los Angeles?
On average, a flight to Los Angeles costs $974. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $400 and departed from Auckland Intl Airport.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Los Angeles?
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 to Los Angeles.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Los Angeles?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Los Angeles?
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 to Los Angeles 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 to Los Angeles?
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 to Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for cheap airfare to Los Angeles? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Los Angeles for the following prices or less: From Auckland $1,343
Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Los Angeles flight deals.
San Francisco Airport (SFO) is a common stopover for flights between New Zealand and Los Angeles (LAX). If you are an owner of an American Express Platinum or Centurion Card, you can access the Centurion Lounge at San Francisco Airport for free. The lounge is equipped with workstations with computers, in case you are travelling without your laptop and need to get some work done, as well as a buffet bar and showering suite.
Los Angeles Airport has 9 terminals, however all international flight arrivals are located within the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT).
A taxi from Los Angeles Airport to the downtown district of the city will take around 35 min depending on traffic and cost US$65 (NZ$ 95). Bear in mind that it is standard to tip an additional 10-15% of the value of the taxi fare. The easiest way to find a taxi is to head to the Lower Level of the TBIT. Walk outside and you will find a taxi rank.

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