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Cheap flights from New Zealand to California from $598

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
29 Mar — 5 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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,186

One-way from

$598

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,391

Good round-trip deal

$1,731 or less

Good one-way deal

$810 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 27/5-30/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 38m total
  • New Zealand to California
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • New Zealand to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($32 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 24 March 2025.

Sat 1/1117:20WLG - LAX
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1122:45LAX - WLG
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,123
Sun 19/1008:00AKL - LAX
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1117:55LAX - AKL
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,161
Thu 24/706:35AKL - LAX
2 stops28h 38mAir Canada
Tue 26/817:15LAX - AKL
2 stops26h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 22/3$1,193
Sat 3/514:30AKL - LAX
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Sat 17/523:55LAX - AKL
1 stop27h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/3$1,219
Tue 6/519:45AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 05mAir Canada
Tue 13/507:10SFO - AKL
2 stops36h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 22/3$1,224
Tue 19/806:45AKL - SFO
2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/816:35SFO - AKL
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$1,255
Sun 4/508:00AKL - SFO
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 13/523:35SFO - AKL
1 stop28h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 23/3$1,259
Thu 15/520:00WLG - SFO
3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/616:35SFO - WLG
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,280
Tue 24/613:15CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
Tue 22/723:00SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,294
Wed 28/506:15AKL - LAS
2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/516:50LAS - AKL
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,348
Fri 5/1214:00AKL - LAS
1 stop28h 16mAir Canada
Mon 5/116:50LAS - AKL
1 stop21h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 22/3$1,353
Thu 8/506:20CHC - LAX
1 stop21h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 28/523:10LAX - CHC
1 stop21h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/3$1,435

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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 24 March 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

Tue 27/5

06:15-23:43

2 stops36h 28m

Los Angeles

Fri 30/5

20:45-14:55

2 stops47h 10m

$1,186

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/7

06:35-16:13

2 stops28h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

17:15-14:55

2 stops26h 40m

$1,193

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/5

14:30-12:55

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 17/5

23:55-22:45

1 stop27h 50m

$1,219

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

19:45-12:50

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

07:10-15:05

2 stops36h 55m

$1,224

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/8

06:45-10:33

2 stops22h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

16:35-14:55

2 stops27h 20m

$1,255

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/5

08:00-13:50

1 stop24h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 13/5

23:35-22:45

1 stop28h 10m

$1,259

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 15/5

20:00-10:25

3 stops33h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

16:35-14:45

2 stops27h 10m

$1,280

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/5

06:15-16:00

2 stops28h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 31/5

16:50-13:45

2 stops25h 55m

$1,348

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 8/5

06:20-09:10

1 stop21h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/5

23:10-15:25

1 stop21h 15m

$1,435

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 7/5

06:10-23:58

2 stops36h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

06:19-15:25

2 stops38h 06m

$1,439

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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 $757). 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 24 March 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 24 March 2025.

The most flights from NZ0 to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 24 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to California, such as Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines and Singapore 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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Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,283 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
8.0
Very Good
3,189 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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 5,268 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $598 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 Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $609 and $724, 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 $757). 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 24 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$786Average$1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,064Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$1,103Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,117Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,160Average$1,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,162Average$2,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,370Average$1,973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,412Average$1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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