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Flights to California in 2025

Find the latest flights to California in 2025, 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 22 April 2025.

Return from

$1,177

One-way from

$593

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,650

Good round-trip deal

$1,829 or less

Good one-way deal

$838 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 5/6-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • Auckland to Los Angeles
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Auckland to California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Thu 5/613:55AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 8/623:55LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/4$1,177
Sun 4/513:55AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Tue 13/522:55SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/4$1,243
Fri 9/513:55AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/522:10LAX - AKL
Nonstop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,383
Thu 22/513:55AKL - LAS
2 stops22h 16mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/510:45LAS - AKL
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,493
Fri 7/1114:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mDelta
Sat 29/1122:30LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mDelta
Deal found 22/4$1,505
Thu 12/615:20AKL - SFO
2 stops36h 16mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 17/611:15SFO - AKL
2 stops29h 55mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 21/4$1,547
Tue 23/1223:30AKL - LAX
1 stop26h 30mAlaska Airlines
Sat 17/109:50LAX - AKL
2 stops62h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,632
Sun 1/615:35AKL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 24/623:55LAX - AKL
Nonstop17h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 20/4$1,662
Mon 28/406:10AKL - LAX
1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 5/521:50LAX - AKL
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/4$1,673
Mon 5/513:55AKL - SFO
2 stops25h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/514:18SFO - AKL
1 stop20h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$1,683
Thu 5/608:00AKL - SJC
3 stops34h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/613:33SJC - AKL
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$1,692
Thu 28/820:15AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/921:10LAX - AKL
Nonstop12h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/4$1,692

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/6

13:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/6

23:55-12:40

1 stop17h 45m

$1,177

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/5

13:55-13:50

1 stop18h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

22:55-12:40

1 stop18h 45m

$1,243

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 9/5

13:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

22:10-06:00

Nonstop12h 50m

$1,383

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/5

13:55-17:11

2 stops22h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 27/5

18:31-22:45

2 stops33h 14m

$1,447

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/6

15:20-08:36

2 stops36h 16m

San Francisco

Tue 17/6

11:15-12:10

2 stops29h 55m

$1,547

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/6

15:35-10:50

Nonstop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/6

23:55-12:10

Nonstop17h 15m

$1,662

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/5

13:55-20:27

2 stops25h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 10/5

14:18-06:00

1 stop20h 42m

$1,683

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/6

06:00-06:00

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 29/6

21:35-13:45

1 stop21h 10m

$1,685

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/8

20:15-13:20

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

21:10-05:00

Nonstop12h 50m

$1,692

AucklandSan Jose

AKL - SJC

AKLSJC

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/6

08:00-23:29

3 stops34h 29m

San Jose

Thu 12/6

13:33-13:10

2 stops28h 37m

$1,692

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Best time to book a flight to California

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to California

How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from Auckland to California takes 19 hours 32 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 Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to California?

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

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $785

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways

From $562

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $666

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $665

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

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

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in California?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to California in the last few years. This data was updated on 22 April 2025.
The most popular places in California to fly to are Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego.

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 22 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and China Airlines 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
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
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Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,179 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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
727 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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
1,290 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.

FAQs about flying to California

  • 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?

    Burbank Bob Hope is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Burbank Bob Hope typically cost $24, while return flights cost around $341.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around $345, however they can be found for as little as $273.

  • 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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