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Cheap flights from New Zealand to California from $583

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 27/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Zealand (NZ0) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,143

One-way from

$583
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 18/3-27/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 10m total
  • New Zealand to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 27/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • New Zealand to California
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 18/314:05AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/312:10LAX - AKL
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,143
Sun 9/313:55AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Tue 25/323:35LAX - AKL
1 stop28h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,166
Tue 18/306:25AKL - LAX
2 stops29h 41mAir Canada
Thu 27/317:10LAX - AKL
2 stops29h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1$1,189
Fri 14/214:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 14mDelta
Sun 23/222:39LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 16mDelta
Deal found 15/1$1,202
Thu 13/223:30AKL - LAX
1 stop21h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 26/207:00LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,218
Thu 6/223:30AKL - SJC
1 stop18h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 27/218:21SJC - AKL
1 stop29h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,225
Sun 9/213:55AKL - SFO
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Sun 16/221:45SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,225
Sat 15/214:20CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Thu 27/222:35LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,245
Fri 7/206:10CHC - LAX
2 stops28h 31mAir Canada
Mon 10/217:10LAX - CHC
2 stops34h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 15/1$1,261
Tue 4/214:20CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Tue 11/221:45SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,277
Wed 12/213:35WLG - LAX
1 stop19h 15mFiji Airways
Fri 28/222:35LAX - WLG
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,289
Thu 6/207:30AKL - SFO
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/221:45SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,291

Find flights from New Zealand to California within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/3

14:05-12:50

1 stop18h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/3

14:25-16:50

2 stops30h 25m

$1,143

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/3

13:55-11:50

1 stop18h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 25/3

23:35-12:40

1 stop17h 05m

$1,159

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/3

06:25-16:06

2 stops29h 41m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/3

17:10-19:00

2 stops29h 50m

$1,189

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/2

14:50-06:04

Nonstop12h 14m

Los Angeles

Sun 23/2

22:39-08:55

Nonstop13h 16m

$1,202

AucklandSan Jose

AKL - SJC

AKLSJC

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/2

23:30-20:35

1 stop18h 05m

San Jose

Thu 27/2

18:21-21:20

1 stop29h 59m

$1,225

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/2

13:55-12:25

1 stop19h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 16/2

21:45-12:40

1 stop17h 55m

$1,225

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 15/2

14:20-11:50

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/2

22:35-13:20

1 stop17h 45m

$1,236

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/2

07:30-06:05

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 26/2

23:40-10:05

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,246

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/2

07:30-06:05

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 26/2

14:55-09:10

1 stop21h 15m

$1,255

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 7/2

06:10-13:41

2 stops28h 31m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/2

17:10-00:40

2 stops34h 30m

$1,261

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to California

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Zealand to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to California (average of $763). Flying from New Zealand 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 NZ to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 17 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to California

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from NZ0 to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to California, such as Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and British Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

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

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,034 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,248 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
847 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

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

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.8

Boarding

8.7

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this New Zealand to California flight route?

    Flights from New Zealand to California have been viewed 5,830 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $583 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $601 and $635, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to California (average of $763). Flying from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 17 January 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$804Average$1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$975Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,096Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,142Average$1,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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DeltaCheapest$1,198Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,201Average$1,884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,237Average$2,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,444Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,458Average$2,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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