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Cheap flights from New Zealand to California from $544

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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,109

One-way from

$544

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,374

Good round-trip deal

$1,640 or less

Good one-way deal

$701 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 13/3-26/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 00m total
  • New Zealand to California
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 01m total
  • New Zealand to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($138 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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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 21 February 2025.

Tue 9/1214:00AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 10mAir Canada
Sun 4/112:10LAX - AKL
1 stop25h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,107
Tue 29/413:15CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 20/523:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,126
Tue 25/207:00AKL - LAX
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/312:10LAX - AKL
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,128
Tue 25/216:35AKL - LAX
1 stop21h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 3/320:10LAX - AKL
1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,135
Mon 24/215:05AKL - LAX
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Mon 24/222:35LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,142
Tue 10/608:00AKL - SFO
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Sun 29/622:45SFO - AKL
1 stop29h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/2$1,156
Tue 10/616:05AKL - SFO
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 29/622:00SFO - AKL
1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,157
Wed 5/308:50AKL - SFO
1 stop20h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/323:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,159
Wed 5/306:25AKL - SFO
2 stops28h 31mAir Canada
Wed 12/308:41SFO - AKL
2 stops29h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,168
Mon 24/216:30WLG - LAX
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 26/220:10LAX - WLG
1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,189
Sat 8/1114:55AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/1111:42LAX - AKL
1 stop24h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,191
Tue 10/615:50WLG - SFO
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 24/618:57SFO - WLG
2 stops24h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,192

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

California

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/3

07:00-11:10

2 stops24h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 26/3

12:10-10:00

1 stop25h 50m

$1,109

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 29/4

13:15-12:55

1 stop18h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/5

23:55-12:15

1 stop17h 20m

$1,126

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

13:55-11:50

1 stop18h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

23:35-12:40

1 stop17h 05m

$1,142

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/6

08:00-13:50

1 stop24h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 29/6

22:45-22:45

1 stop29h 00m

$1,156

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/6

16:05-17:45

1 stop20h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 29/6

22:00-14:00

1 stop21h 00m

$1,157

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

23:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,159

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/3

07:30-11:10

2 stops23h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 23/3

14:25-10:00

1 stop23h 35m

$1,159

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

06:25-13:56

2 stops28h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

08:41-10:00

2 stops29h 19m

$1,168

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

13:15-12:10

1 stop19h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

22:20-17:50

1 stop23h 30m

$1,191

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/3

07:30-07:05

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 28/3

23:45-00:30

1 stop28h 45m

$1,192

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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 21 February 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 21 February 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 (9 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 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to California, such as Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Asiana Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
836 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
445 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.

China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
727 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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 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 5,481 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $544 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and United Airlines, with prices starting from $572 and $572, 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$786Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$953Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,067Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,116Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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DeltaCheapest$1,172Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,174Average$2,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,175Average$1,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,386Average$1,988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,411Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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