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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 30 March 2025.

Return from

$1,187

One-way from

$600

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,406

Good round-trip deal

$1,735 or less

Good one-way deal

$812 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 3/6-24/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 57m total
  • Auckland to Los Angeles
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 28/5
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 05m total
  • Auckland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($161 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Sun 26/1006:25AKL - LAX
2 stops24h 45mAir Canada
Wed 12/1114:25LAX - AKL
2 stops29h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3$1,182
Fri 7/1106:25AKL - LAX
2 stops30h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1117:05LAX - AKL
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,183
Thu 8/513:00AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mDelta
Sat 17/522:29LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 21mDelta
Deal found 30/3$1,199
Thu 22/513:55AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Thu 29/522:45SFO - AKL
1 stop29h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,206
Tue 13/519:45AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 05mAir Canada
Tue 20/512:35SFO - AKL
2 stops39h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 29/3$1,213
Sat 3/508:00AKL - LAX
1 stop23h 55mFiji Airways
Sat 17/523:55LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,218
Mon 9/619:55AKL - SFO
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/618:41SFO - AKL
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,329
Tue 1/423:30AKL - LAX
1 stop25h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 4/407:00LAX - AKL
1 stop18h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,449
Wed 28/513:55AKL - LAS
2 stops22h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/518:31LAS - AKL
2 stops33h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,453
Sun 18/515:35AKL - LAX
1 stop14h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Sun 25/523:55LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 28/3$1,509
Thu 22/515:15AKL - SFO
2 stops35h 16mAir Tahiti Nui
Thu 29/517:49SFO - AKL
2 stops47h 21mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 29/3$1,587
Mon 19/516:05AKL - LAX
2 stops24h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 25/523:10LAX - AKL
1 stop30h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/3$1,682

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

06:45-11:17

2 stops23h 32m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/6

14:30-14:55

2 stops29h 25m

$1,187

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

13:00-06:05

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 15/5

22:29-06:50

Nonstop13h 21m

$1,199

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/5

13:55-13:50

1 stop18h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 29/5

22:45-22:45

1 stop29h 00m

$1,206

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/5

19:45-12:50

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

12:35-23:30

2 stops39h 55m

$1,213

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/5

08:00-12:55

1 stop23h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 17/5

23:55-12:40

1 stop17h 45m

$1,218

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/6

19:55-15:35

2 stops38h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 21/6

18:41-14:10

2 stops24h 29m

$1,329

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/6

06:35-11:17

2 stops23h 42m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

12:20-14:55

2 stops31h 35m

$1,330

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/5

13:55-17:11

2 stops22h 16m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 31/5

18:31-22:45

2 stops33h 14m

$1,453

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/5

15:35-10:50

1 stop14h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

23:55-12:10

1 stop17h 15m

$1,509

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/5

15:15-07:31

2 stops35h 16m

San Francisco

Thu 29/5

17:49-12:10

2 stops47h 21m

$1,587

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Best time to book a flight to California

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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 16 hours 43 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 Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways

From $573

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $785

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $666

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $666

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

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

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 30 March 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 30 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines and Asiana 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
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

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
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

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
8.2
Very Good
723 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

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.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

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
1,285 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

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
8.0
Very Good
180 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

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 $25, while return flights cost around $177.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around $633, however they can be found for as little as $101.

  • 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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