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Cheap flights from Auckland to California from $595

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
20 Apr — 27 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,181

One-way from

$595

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,681

Good round-trip deal

$1,761 or less

Good one-way deal

$834 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 5/5-19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • Auckland to California
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Auckland to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 15 April 2025.

Mon 5/508:00AKL - LAX
1 stop23h 55mFiji Airways
Mon 19/523:55LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,181
Tue 13/513:55AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Tue 20/522:55SFO - AKL
1 stop28h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,246
Mon 5/513:55AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/522:10LAX - AKL
Nonstop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,384
Thu 28/814:10AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/918:16SFO - AKL
2 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,444
Thu 24/415:20AKL - SFO
2 stops37h 28mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 6/516:31SFO - AKL
2 stops24h 39mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 13/4$1,544
Fri 16/519:30AKL - LAX
2 stops44h 15mChina Airlines
Sun 25/516:25LAX - AKL
2 stops30h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,634
Thu 4/919:30AKL - ONT
2 stops42h 10mChina Airlines
Sat 13/900:45ONT - AKL
2 stops46h 15mChina Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,660
Wed 14/513:55AKL - LAS
2 stops22h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/518:29LAS - AKL
2 stops23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,670
Mon 5/516:05AKL - LAX
2 stops32h 59mQantas Airways
Sun 11/521:50LAX - AKL
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,670
Thu 15/519:30AKL - SFO
2 stops43h 25mChina Airlines
Sat 17/501:05SFO - AKL
2 stops45h 55mChina Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,682
Mon 1/920:15AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/921:10LAX - AKL
Nonstop12h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/4$1,703
Tue 13/515:55AKL - SFO
2 stops24h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 20/522:00SFO - AKL
1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,737

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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

Mon 5/5

08:00-12:55

1 stop23h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/5

23:55-12:40

1 stop17h 45m

$1,181

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/5

13:55-13:50

1 stop18h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

22:55-22:45

1 stop28h 50m

$1,246

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/5

13:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/5

22:10-06:00

Nonstop12h 50m

$1,384

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/4

15:20-09:48

2 stops37h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

16:31-12:10

2 stops24h 39m

$1,544

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/4

13:55-13:50

1 stop18h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 6/5

17:35-12:10

2 stops23h 35m

$1,624

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/5

19:30-20:45

2 stops44h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

16:25-18:00

2 stops30h 35m

$1,634

AucklandOntario

AKL - ONT

AKLONT

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/9

19:30-18:40

2 stops42h 10m

Ontario

Sat 13/9

00:45-18:00

2 stops46h 15m

$1,660

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/5

16:05-06:04

2 stops32h 59m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

21:50-15:05

1 stop22h 15m

$1,670

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/5

13:55-17:04

2 stops22h 09m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 20/5

18:29-12:40

2 stops23h 11m

$1,670

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/5

19:30-19:55

2 stops43h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 17/5

01:05-18:00

2 stops45h 55m

$1,682

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $758). 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 15 April 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 15 April 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.

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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.

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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.

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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.

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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.

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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.

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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 Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $595. Users have also found prices from $799 and $835 on Air Tahiti Nui and Qantas 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 (85%), Alaska Airlines (85%), Qantas Airways( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Auckland to California? While on average our users pay $4,246, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $710. The most popular route (Auckland Intl - Los Angeles), is priced around $1,181.

  • 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 $758). 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 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$861Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$890Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$958Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,040Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,134Average$1,900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,135Average$1,981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,339Average$1,944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,380Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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