New Zealand

$313+ Cheap flights from California to New Zealand

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LAX — AKL
abr 5 — abr 121
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Cheap flight deals from California to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated março 31, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$617
(Delta)

One-way from

$313
(United)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$794

Good round-trip deal

$900 or less

Good one-way deal

$537 or less
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From California to New Zealand
One-way flight from California to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from California to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on março 31, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
ter 5/610:29 pmLAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 21mDelta
seg 5/191:00 pmAKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mDelta
Deal found 3/31$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 5/610:37 amLAX - AKL
1 stop25h 33mUnited Airlines
seg 5/191:50 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop20h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$632
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 4/177:50 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop16h 20mFiji Airways
sáb 5/32:30 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/30$714
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
qua 5/1410:10 pmLAX - AKL
Nonstop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
qua 5/211:55 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$719
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
qua 5/1410:10 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
qua 5/2112:35 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$798
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
ter 5/62:18 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop20h 42mMultiple Airlines
sáb 5/318:00 amAKL - SFO
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$800
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 4/2910:45 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
ter 5/61:55 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/30$869
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
ter 5/134:55 pmSAN - AKL
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
ter 5/206:35 amAKL - SAN
2 stops28h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$877
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 5/2611:55 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
qua 6/1112:35 pmWLG - LAX
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/31$877
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
qua 5/1410:10 pmLAX - AKL
Nonstop12h 50mAir New Zealand
qua 5/218:15 pmAKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/30$881
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
seg 12/18:40 amSFO - AKL
2 stops29h 20mAir Canada
qua 12/172:00 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops24h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 3/30$888
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
ter 12/92:25 pmLAX - AKL
2 stops27h 45mAir Canada
ter 12/302:00 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop23h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 3/30$888

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to New Zealand 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 março 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to New Zealand that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

ter 5/6

10:29 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 21m

Auckland Intl

seg 5/19

1:00 pm-6:05 am

Nonstop12h 05m

$617

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

ter 5/6

10:37 am-7:10 am

1 stop25h 33m

Auckland Intl

seg 5/19

1:50 pm-3:07 pm

1 stop20h 17m

$632

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

qui 4/17

7:50 pm-7:10 am

1 stop16h 20m

Auckland Intl

sáb 5/3

2:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$714

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

qua 5/14

10:10 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop12h 50m

Auckland Intl

qua 5/21

1:55 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$719

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

qua 5/14

10:10 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Wellington

qua 5/21

12:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$798

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

ter 5/6

2:18 pm-6:00 am

1 stop20h 42m

Auckland Intl

sáb 5/31

8:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$800

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

ter 4/29

10:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Auckland Intl

ter 5/6

1:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$869

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

ter 5/13

4:55 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Auckland Intl

ter 5/20

6:35 am-4:09 pm

2 stops28h 34m

$877

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

seg 5/26

11:55 pm-11:35 am

1 stop16h 40m

Wellington

qua 6/11

12:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$877

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

qua 5/14

10:10 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop12h 50m

Auckland Intl

qua 5/21

8:15 pm-1:20 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$881

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Best time to book a flight from California to New Zealand

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from California to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 CA to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from California to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated março 31, 2025.

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

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 2.8 - 5.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated março 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to New Zealand, such as Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and ANA. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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.
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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.

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.7

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.

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

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to New Zealand are United Airlines ($313), Lufthansa ($334), and Air New Zealand ($375).

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from California to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 10 airlines flying from California to New Zealand

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to New Zealand. 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 março 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$399Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air CanadaCheapest$430Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$471Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
American AirlinesCheapest$520Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$534Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$537Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$546Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$551Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$572Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$860Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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