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Cheap flights from Auckland to California from $596

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Auckland to California flight deals. Data was last updated 29 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,187

One-way from

$596

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,395

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 California
25/7
  • 25/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 58m total
  • Auckland to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Auckland Intl to California.

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 March 2025.

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 28/3$1,204
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
Mon 19/513:55AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 25/523:55LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,217
Sat 3/513:00AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Fri 16/522:10LAX - AKL
Nonstop12h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/3$1,306
Sat 24/515:55AKL - SFO
2 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/519:40SFO - AKL
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,337
Tue 4/1107:00AKL - SNA
2 stops25h 31mAir Canada
Sun 16/1112:30SNA - AKL
2 stops39h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3$1,381
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

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Auckland

Fly to

California

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

Sat 3/5

13:00-06:05

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 17/5

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

Mon 19/5

13:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

23:55-12:40

1 stop17h 45m

$1,217

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/5

06:35-16:08

2 stops28h 33m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/6

14:30-14:55

2 stops29h 25m

$1,264

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/5

13:00-06:05

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

22:10-06:00

Nonstop12h 50m

$1,306

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 24/5

15:55-10:25

2 stops37h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 31/5

19:40-14:55

2 stops24h 15m

$1,337

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

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to California (average of $757). Flying from Auckland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 March 2025.

When flying from Auckland to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 inches 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 29 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines and Singapore Airlines from Auckland to California. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

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.
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Boarding

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to California?

    For a flight from Auckland to California, you will be flying from Auckland Intl. Auckland Intl (AKL) is just 17.9 km from the centre of the city.

  • How popular is this Auckland to California flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $600. Users have also found prices from $600 and $605 on Delta and Fiji Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Auckland to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from Auckland, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (90%), Alaska Airlines (90%), Qantas Airways( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Auckland to California? While on average our users pay $4,461, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $578. The most popular route (Auckland Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $1,199.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to California (average of $757). Flying from Auckland to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Auckland to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$883Average$1,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,002Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,067Average$1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$1,105Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,119Average$1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,165Average$1,950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,165Average$2,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,372Average$1,959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,415Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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