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Cheap flights from New Zealand to California from $599

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
18 Apr — 25 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to California flight deals. Data was last updated 13 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,171

One-way from

$599

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,684

Good round-trip deal

$1,743 or less

Good one-way deal

$845 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • New Zealand to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • New Zealand to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 April 2025.

Thu 1/508:00AKL - LAX
1 stop23h 55mFiji Airways
Sun 11/523:55LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,171
Sat 15/1114:10CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Sat 29/1122:45LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,223
Thu 15/513:55AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Sun 18/522:55SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,291
Tue 27/509:40CHC - LAX
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/623:55LAX - CHC
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,302
Wed 28/507:40WLG - LAX
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/623:55LAX - WLG
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,346
Mon 28/413:55AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/522:10LAX - AKL
Nonstop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,391
Tue 20/513:55AKL - LAS
2 stops22h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/510:45LAS - AKL
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,437
Tue 27/507:00ZQN - LAX
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/623:55LAX - ZQN
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,519
Sun 4/515:35AKL - SFO
2 stops35h 45mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 13/510:35SFO - AKL
2 stops30h 35mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 12/4$1,636
Thu 15/507:00ZQN - SFO
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/522:55SFO - ZQN
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,653
Sun 11/519:30AKL - LAX
2 stops44h 15mChina Airlines
Sun 18/516:25LAX - AKL
2 stops30h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,660
Sat 3/506:10AKL - LAX
1 stop22h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 16/521:15LAX - AKL
1 stop38h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,679

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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 13 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to California that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

California

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

08:00-12:55

1 stop23h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

23:55-12:40

1 stop17h 45m

$1,171

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/5

13:55-13:25

1 stop18h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

22:55-12:40

1 stop18h 45m

$1,291

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 27/5

09:40-12:55

2 stops22h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/6

23:55-17:35

2 stops22h 40m

$1,302

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 28/5

07:40-12:55

2 stops24h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/6

23:55-17:10

2 stops22h 15m

$1,346

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 28/4

13:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/5

22:10-06:00

Nonstop12h 50m

$1,391

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

13:55-17:04

2 stops22h 09m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 25/5

10:45-12:40

2 stops30h 55m

$1,437

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 4/10

14:05-12:55

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 23/10

23:55-13:05

1 stop17h 10m

$1,446

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/5

15:35-08:20

2 stops35h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

10:35-12:10

2 stops30h 35m

$1,636

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/5

19:30-20:45

2 stops44h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 17/5

00:05-18:00

2 stops46h 55m

$1,660

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/5

06:10-09:10

1 stop22h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

21:15-07:10

1 stop38h 55m

$1,679

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to California

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to California (average of $758). 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 13 April 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.

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 13 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to California, such as Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and ANA. 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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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,176 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
838 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
729 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.1

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 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 5,309 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $599 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 Air Tahiti Nui and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $741 and $839, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to California (average of $758). 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 13 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$773Average$1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$895Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$933Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,047Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,098Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,141Average$2,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,143Average$1,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,346Average$1,972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,389Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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