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Flights to California in 2024

Find the latest flights to California in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 26 December 2024.

Return from

$1,165

One-way from

$631

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,738
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 28/5-6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 40m total
  • Auckland to Los Angeles
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  • Fiji Airways
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • Auckland to California
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Sat 28/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop26h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 24/107:45SFO - AKL
1 stop16h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/12$1,570
Sun 29/1214:00AKL - SFO
1 stop22h 35mAir Canada
Sat 25/114:45SFO - AKL
1 stop23h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 25/12$1,644
Thu 26/1216:05AKL - SFO
2 stops25h 54mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 31/1219:27SFO - AKL
2 stops21h 13mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 25/12$1,767
Mon 30/1208:00AKL - LAX
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Mon 20/122:35LAX - AKL
1 stop28h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 24/12$1,791
Sat 28/1223:30AKL - SJC
1 stop19h 01mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 24/107:00SJC - AKL
1 stop17h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/12$1,887
Thu 26/1220:10AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 29/1220:00LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$1,931
Thu 26/1214:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mDelta
Sat 4/122:53LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 02mDelta
Deal found 25/12$1,936
Thu 26/1215:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 27/1223:30LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/12$1,938
Thu 26/1215:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 31/1222:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$1,943
Thu 26/1223:30AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 29/1209:15LAX - AKL
1 stop39h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 25/12$1,961
Thu 26/1206:00AKL - LAX
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 27/1221:20LAX - AKL
1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$1,966
Thu 26/1214:50AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 49mDelta
Tue 31/1216:45SFO - AKL
1 stop19h 10mDelta
Deal found 25/12$2,005

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Locate flights to California that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 26 December 2024.

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AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/2

23:30-21:10

1 stop18h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 20/2

22:35-14:10

1 stop18h 35m

$1,268

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/2

14:05-12:50

1 stop19h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 24/2

07:45-21:20

1 stop16h 35m

$1,280

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/2

14:00-16:06

1 stop23h 06m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/2

14:35-11:00

1 stop23h 25m

$1,284

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

14:00-13:56

1 stop20h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

14:45-10:00

1 stop23h 15m

$1,286

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/2

07:00-19:05

2 stops33h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 21/2

16:50-11:00

1 stop21h 10m

$1,301

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/3

08:00-12:50

1 stop24h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 12/4

23:55-11:40

1 stop16h 45m

$1,356

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/2

13:20-16:28

1 stop24h 08m

Los Angeles

Wed 19/2

16:30-09:10

1 stop19h 40m

$1,400

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/2

23:30-23:59

1 stop21h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 25/2

17:00-21:20

1 stop31h 20m

$1,418

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/3

13:50-06:05

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/4

22:25-07:50

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,427

AucklandOntario

AKL - ONT

AKLONT

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/3

23:30-20:55

1 stop17h 25m

Ontario

Fri 18/4

09:45-21:20

1 stop16h 35m

$1,446

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Best time to book a flight to California

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Travel insights for flights to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from Auckland to California takes 18 hours 47 minutes. Flights to California from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to California. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to California should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from Auckland to California are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to California?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to California are Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways

From $559

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $819

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $673

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $734

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to California are Fiji Airways, American Airlines and Air Canada.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 26 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, Air Tahiti Nui and Qantas Airways to California to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,025 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
753 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,393 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to California if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to California?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

    Los Angeles is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Los Angeles typically cost $30, while return flights cost around $203.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around $240, however they can be found for as little as $115.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles).

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