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$344+ Cheap flights from New Zealand to California

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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$687
(Delta)

One-way from

$344
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$798

Good round-trip deal

$650 or less

Good one-way deal

$456 or less
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/261:00 pmAKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mDelta
Sat 5/1010:29 pmLAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 21mDelta
Deal found 3/27$687
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/247:00 amAKL - LAX
2 stops29h 08mAir Canada
Mon 11/105:05 pmLAX - AKL
2 stops27h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 3/26$688
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/102:30 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Sat 5/1711:55 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop27h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/26$690
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/276:00 amAKL - LAX
2 stops26h 28mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/3012:20 pmLAX - AKL
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$692
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/11:55 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Thu 5/810:45 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop29h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/27$696
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:00 amAKL - SFO
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/314:35 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$735
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/297:55 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops41h 45mAir Canada
Sat 6/144:35 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops27h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$772
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/14:20 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/2211:55 pmLAX - WLG
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$791
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/118:30 pmCHC - LAX
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1811:55 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$811
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2711:30 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop25h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 4/38:40 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop28h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$841
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2711:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop16h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 4/38:55 amSFO - AKL
2 stops40h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$888
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/13:15 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops36h 05mAir Tahiti Nui
Thu 5/155:49 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops47h 21mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/26$945

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 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

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/26

1:00 pm-6:05 am

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

10:29 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 21m

$687

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/10

2:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/17

11:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$690

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-1:28 pm

2 stops26h 28m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

12:20 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$692

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/1

1:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

10:45 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$696

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/26

6:35 am-11:17 am

2 stops23h 42m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/29

8:45 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops47h 10m

$723

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-10:25 am

2 stops23h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

4:35 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$735

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/29

7:55 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops41h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 6/14

4:35 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$772

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 9/1

4:20 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

11:55 pm-7:05 am

2 stops36h 10m

$791

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 5/11

8:30 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

11:55 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$811

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/1

3:15 pm-8:20 am

2 stops36h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

5:49 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops47h 21m

$945

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to California (average of $246). Flying from New Zealand to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 March 28, 2025.

When flying from New Zealand 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 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 March 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and China Airlines from New Zealand to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,169 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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
722 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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
1,285 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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?

    Within the past month, 9 users have taken a look at flights from New Zealand to California.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $344. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from New Zealand to California for a low price.

  • 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 vacation 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 $246). Flying from New Zealand to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 7 airlines flying from New Zealand to California

Discover the top 7 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$612Average$762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$623Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$674Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$707Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$789Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Air New ZealandCheapest$858Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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