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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 28 January 2025.

Return from

$1,136

One-way from

$578

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,438

Good round-trip deal

$1,723 or less

Good one-way deal

$852 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 23/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Auckland to Los Angeles
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • Auckland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($108 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 23/313:55AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Sat 29/323:35LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,136
Sun 23/313:55AKL - SFO
1 stop19h 55mFiji Airways
Sun 30/322:45SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,174
Mon 3/314:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mDelta
Sun 16/322:25LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 30mDelta
Deal found 28/1$1,197
Mon 10/306:25AKL - LAX
2 stops31h 04mAir Canada
Mon 17/314:25LAX - AKL
2 stops30h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 27/1$1,201
Wed 5/306:25AKL - SFO
2 stops30h 10mAir Canada
Wed 12/314:45SFO - AKL
1 stop23h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 27/1$1,211
Sun 9/307:00AKL - LAX
2 stops29h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/314:25LAX - AKL
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$1,222
Fri 31/114:00AKL - SFO
1 stop19h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/221:45SFO - AKL
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,269
Wed 12/220:10AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 16/219:05LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/1$1,368
Mon 10/215:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/222:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,390
Sat 15/215:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 23/223:40LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,390
Mon 3/213:20AKL - SFO
2 stops23h 17mBritish Airways
Mon 17/209:15SFO - AKL
2 stops26h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,397
Thu 30/115:50AKL - SFO
2 stops22h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 26/216:09SFO - AKL
2 stops20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/1$1,412

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AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sun 23/3

13:55-12:50

1 stop18h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 29/3

23:35-12:40

1 stop17h 05m

$1,136

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 23/3

13:55-13:50

1 stop19h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 30/3

22:45-12:40

1 stop17h 55m

$1,174

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/3

14:50-06:00

Nonstop12h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/3

22:25-07:55

Nonstop13h 30m

$1,197

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/3

06:25-17:29

2 stops31h 04m

Los Angeles

Mon 17/3

14:25-16:50

2 stops30h 25m

$1,201

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

06:25-15:35

2 stops30h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

14:45-10:00

1 stop23h 15m

$1,211

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/2

06:45-11:10

2 stops25h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 23/2

17:10-17:20

2 stops27h 10m

$1,215

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/2

06:40-12:11

2 stops26h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 16/2

21:45-12:40

1 stop17h 55m

$1,294

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/2

20:10-11:15

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/2

19:05-05:05

Nonstop13h 00m

$1,368

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/2

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 17/2

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,390

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/2

15:50-06:55

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 23/2

23:40-10:05

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,390

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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 17 hours 15 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.

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from Auckland to California are scheduled on a Sunday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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 $793

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways

From $569

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 28 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways and United 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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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
463 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
8.2
Very Good
727 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,325 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
187 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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 $26, while return flights cost around $76.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around $280, however they can be found for as little as $274.

  • 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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