How popular is this California to New Zealand flight route?

Flights from California to New Zealand have been viewed 22 times in the past calendar month.

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 Delta ($395), United Airlines ($400), and Air New Zealand ($457).

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to New Zealand?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 22 days in advance, which can save you up to 65% on flights from California to New Zealand compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 22 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $864. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,242.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to New Zealand?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand from California. Users have commonly found prices around $903 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $366. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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lun. 9/111:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop28h 10mFiji Airways

dom. 9/72:10 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/22

$708

lun. 6/1611:10 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

lun. 6/306:10 amAKL - LAX

1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/21

$712

vie. 10/1711:55 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways

jue. 10/302:05 pmCHC - LAX

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/22

$718

sáb. 11/19:00 pmLAX - AKL

Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand

lun. 11/178:10 pmAKL - LAX

Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/21

$747

mié. 11/1910:45 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines

vie. 11/287:40 pmAKL - LAX

Nonstop12h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$814

lun. 12/15:05 pmLAX - AKL

2 stops26h 45mAir Canada

mar. 1/276:25 amAKL - LAX

2 stops25h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 4/22

$825

lun. 11/107:05 pmLAX - WLG

1 stop16h 35mAir New Zealand

lun. 11/243:30 pmWLG - LAX

2 stops16h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/22

$866

mar. 8/510:10 pmLAX - CHC

2 stops20h 00mAir New Zealand

mié. 8/202:30 pmCHC - LAX

2 stops17h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/22

$866

jue. 11/2010:45 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

lun. 11/2410:30 amCHC - LAX

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$879

dom. 11/2310:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop28h 40mFiji Airways

vie. 12/58:00 amAKL - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/22

$886

mar. 5/204:35 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops27h 30mAir Canada

mar. 5/276:35 amAKL - SFO

2 stops28h 00mAir Canada

Deal found 4/21

$890

lun. 12/17:00 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 10mUnited Airlines

lun. 12/153:50 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$899

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lun. 6/1611:10 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

lun. 6/306:10 amAKL - LAX

1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/21

$712

vie. 10/1711:55 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways

jue. 10/302:05 pmCHC - LAX

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/22

$718

mar. 5/2010:10 pmLAX - AKL

Nonstop12h 50mMultiple Airlines

jue. 6/51:55 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$813

jue. 6/2610:10 pmLAX - AKL

Nonstop12h 50mAir New Zealand

mié. 7/98:15 pmAKL - LAX

Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/22

$839

jue. 5/2211:50 pmLAX - AKL

Nonstop15h 35mAmerican Airlines

jue. 6/56:00 amAKL - LAX

1 stop19h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$923

jue. 9/411:05 pmSFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 05mUnited Airlines

lun. 9/151:50 pmAKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$924

vie. 5/304:35 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops27h 30mAir Canada

mar. 9/166:35 amAKL - SFO

2 stops22h 53mAir Canada

Deal found 4/22

$949

mar. 5/1311:26 amSFO - AKL

2 stops29h 44mAir Tahiti Nui

jue. 5/293:20 pmAKL - SFO

2 stops19h 45mAir Tahiti Nui

Deal found 4/22

$1,107

lun. 5/56:59 pmSAN - AKL

2 stops40h 51mDelta

lun. 5/191:00 pmAKL - SAN

1 stop24h 51mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$1,549

mar. 6/311:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

mar. 6/101:55 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/21

$849

jue. 8/2812:45 amONT - AKL

2 stops46h 15mChina Airlines

dom. 9/77:30 pmAKL - ONT

2 stops42h 10mChina Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,719

mar. 8/510:10 pmLAX - CHC

2 stops20h 00mAir New Zealand

mié. 8/202:30 pmCHC - LAX

2 stops17h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/22

$866

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mar. 4/2210:55 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways

mar. 4/298:00 amAKL - SFO

1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/21

$895

lun. 4/284:35 pmSFO - AKL

2 stops27h 30mAir Canada

dom. 5/256:35 amAKL - SFO

2 stops22h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 4/21

$891

lun. 4/2811:12 pmLAX - AKL

2 stops42h 28mMultiple Airlines

lun. 5/51:55 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,036

lun. 4/2812:11 amSFO - AKL

2 stops41h 29mMultiple Airlines

mar. 5/64:05 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,101

mar. 4/2910:55 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways

sáb. 5/248:00 amAKL - SFO

1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/21

$1,002

mar. 4/2910:40 pmSFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 30mAir New Zealand

mar. 5/67:40 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop19h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/22

$1,291

mié. 4/3012:11 amSFO - CHC

2 stops41h 04mMultiple Airlines

mar. 5/134:40 pmCHC - SFO

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,183

mié. 4/3010:10 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

dom. 5/116:45 amCHC - LAX

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$1,186

jue. 5/110:47 amLAX - AKL

1 stop25h 23mAir New Zealand

jue. 5/298:15 pmAKL - LAX

Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/22

$1,239

jue. 5/110:29 pmLAX - AKL

Nonstop13h 21mDelta

jue. 5/81:00 pmAKL - LAX

Nonstop12h 05mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$1,245

jue. 5/110:40 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop18h 45mAir New Zealand

lun. 5/1210:00 amCHC - SFO

1 stop16h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/22

$1,375

jue. 5/110:40 pmSFO - AKL

Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines

lun. 5/121:50 pmAKL - SFO

Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/21

$1,390

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mar. 5/2010:29 pmLAX - AKL

Nonstop13h 21mDelta

Deal found 4/22

$395

mar. 5/206:45 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$400

mar. 5/63:05 pmONT - AKL

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$451

dom. 5/49:10 pmLAX - AKL

Nonstop12h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/21

$457

mar. 5/202:18 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop20h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$508

mar. 6/176:00 amLAX - AKL

2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$521

dom. 6/811:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/21

$534

mar. 5/1310:10 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop38h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/22

$534

dom. 6/2210:55 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/22

$573

mar. 5/1311:55 pmLAX - CHC

2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$581

sáb. 5/244:10 pmSAN - AKL

1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$585

mar. 5/66:15 amSAN - AKL

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/22

$586

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LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

lun. 9/1

11:55 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Auckland Intl

dom. 9/7

2:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$708

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

lun. 6/16

11:10 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Auckland Intl

lun. 6/30

6:10 am-7:00 am

1 stop19h 50m

$712

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

vie. 10/17

11:55 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Christchurch

jue. 10/30

2:05 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$718

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

jue. 6/26

10:10 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop12h 50m

Auckland Intl

jue. 7/10

8:15 pm-1:20 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$831

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

mar. 8/5

10:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Christchurch

mié. 8/20

2:30 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$866

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

mar. 8/12

10:10 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Wellington

mar. 8/19

1:15 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$867

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

lun. 9/1

11:55 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop28h 10m

Auckland Intl

dom. 9/7

6:15 am-11:18 am

2 stops24h 03m

$876

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

mar. 5/20

4:35 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Auckland Intl

mar. 5/27

6:35 am-3:35 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$890

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

dom. 5/18

10:55 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Auckland Intl

sáb. 5/31

2:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$895

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

jue. 5/22

11:50 pm-10:25 am

Nonstop15h 35m

Auckland Intl

jue. 6/5

6:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop19h 00m

$923

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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.

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Weekly flight availability from California to New Zealand

The most flights from USCA to NZ0 are scheduled on a Saturday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in New Zealand 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

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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to New Zealand, such as Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and China Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very good

62 reviews

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

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,180 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very good

62 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

China Airlines

8.3

Very good

727 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very good

62 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very good

188 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very good

62 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,290 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very good

62 reviews

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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How popular is this California to New Zealand flight route?
Flights from California to New Zealand have been viewed 22 times in the past calendar month.
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 Delta ($395), United Airlines ($400), and Air New Zealand ($457).
Can I find deals for flights from California to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on California to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from California to New Zealand?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to New Zealand.
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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$399	Average$974	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Air Canada	Cheapest$430	Average$821	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$471	Average$1,241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%
Delta	Cheapest$486	Average$1,139	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$520	Average$864	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$529	Average$870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$537	Average$1,325	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$551	Average$1,227	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$572	Average$1,285	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$862	Average$1,429	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%

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