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$309+ Cheap flights from California to New Zealand

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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AKL
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
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Cheap flight deals from California to New Zealand

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$616
(Delta)

One-way from

$309
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$771

Good round-trip deal

$536 or less

Good one-way deal

$354 or less
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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 febrero 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
sáb. 5/310:29 pmLAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 21mDelta
sáb. 5/171:00 pmAKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/20$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 5/83:10 pmONT - AKL
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
jue. 5/151:50 pmAKL - ONT
1 stop19h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$626
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
lun. 4/149:10 pmLAX - AKL
Nonstop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/281:05 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$738
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/411:55 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
dom. 5/188:00 amAKL - LAX
1 stop23h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/20$778
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
sáb. 4/123:30 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/61:55 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$821
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mié. 3/1910:35 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines
vie. 3/287:00 amAKL - LAX
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$821
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/1710:10 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/11:15 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$827
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mar. 7/2911:55 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
lun. 8/111:15 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$845
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
dom. 4/1310:45 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
mar. 5/61:55 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$848
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 4/129:10 pmLAX - WLG
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/286:15 amWLG - LAX
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$854
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
mié. 2/265:10 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop20h 50mAir Canada
mié. 3/56:25 amAKL - LAX
2 stops30h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$876
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
lun. 3/34:35 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop21h 25mAir Canada
mar. 3/117:00 amAKL - SFO
2 stops25h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$877

Find flights from California to New Zealand within your budget

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 febrero 20, 2025.

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California

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New Zealand

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Return

Price

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

sáb. 5/3

10:29 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 21m

Auckland Intl

jue. 5/15

1:00 pm-6:05 am

Nonstop12h 05m

$617

OntarioAuckland

ONT - AKL

ONTAKL

Ontario

jue. 5/8

3:10 pm-7:10 am

1 stop21h 00m

Auckland Intl

jue. 5/15

1:50 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$626

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

lun. 4/14

9:10 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop12h 50m

Auckland Intl

lun. 4/28

1:05 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$738

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

dom. 5/4

11:55 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Auckland Intl

dom. 5/18

8:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$778

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

sáb. 4/12

3:30 pm-6:00 am

1 stop19h 30m

Auckland Intl

mar. 5/6

1:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$821

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

mié. 3/19

10:35 pm-12:35 am

1 stop30h 00m

Auckland Intl

lun. 3/24

7:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

$821

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

jue. 4/17

10:10 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Christchurch

jue. 5/1

1:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$827

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

dom. 4/13

10:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Auckland Intl

mar. 5/6

1:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$848

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles

sáb. 4/12

9:10 pm-7:50 am

1 stop15h 40m

Wellington

lun. 4/28

6:15 am-7:00 am

1 stop19h 45m

$854

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

lun. 3/3

4:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop21h 25m

Auckland Intl

mar. 3/11

7:00 am-12:11 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$877

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Best time to book a flight from California to New Zealand

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Travel insights for flights from California to New Zealand

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to New Zealand including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 febrero 20, 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.

Weekly flight availability from California to New Zealand

Explore weekly flight availability from California to New Zealand. 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 febrero 20, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to NZ0 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 febrero 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to New Zealand, such as Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Korean Air. 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
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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
1,200 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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
842 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

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

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

    Flights from California to New Zealand have been viewed 24 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 ($309), United Airlines ($313), and American Airlines ($327).

  • 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

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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$399Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air CanadaCheapest$430Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$471Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
DeltaCheapest$486Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$520Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$537Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$547Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$551Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$572Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$865Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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