$711 Find Cheap Flights from California to New Zealand

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to New Zealand departing on 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Low seasonSeptember
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Flights from California to New Zealand: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from California to New Zealand 
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Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand
SFO
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AKL
Jan 2025
Be prepared for a long overnight flight. Ear plugs a necessity. We had many many kids, and several who screamed rather than cried. A tough night. Not the airlines fault
Verified travelerFlew with Air New Zealand
LAX
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AKL
Oct 2024
Pay for seating with extra leg room. Specifically ask air New Zealand what documentation is needed to pass through to a second flight in Auckland.

FAQs for booking flights from California to New Zealand

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to New Zealand?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to New Zealand.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to New Zealand?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to New Zealand is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to New Zealand?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from California to New Zealand with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to New Zealand?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to New Zealand?

    Lufthansa connects California to New Zealand with 15 flights per week. Air New Zealand also offers 15 flights per week, while United Airlines follows with 15 flights per week.

  • How many airports are there in New Zealand?

    There are 25 airports in New Zealand. The busiest airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), with 44% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in New Zealand?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand is Auckland Intl Airport (AKL), with an average flight price of $1,466.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to New Zealand?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New Zealand is Thursday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,113. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, when return prices are $2,593 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, when retur flights cost $1,832 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Zealand is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,832.

  • What is the cheapest flight to New Zealand?

    The cheapest ticket to New Zealand from California found in the last 72 hours was to Auckland, at $2,163 return. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $2,163.

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

    The cheapest month for flights from California to New Zealand is August, when tickets cost $1,559 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,964 and $3,843 respectively.

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

    To get a below-average price on a flight from California to New Zealand, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to New Zealand?

    From California, there are direct flights to New Zealand from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is San Francisco, with 37 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to New Zealand are there each day?

    There are around 11 direct flights from within California to New Zealand every day. All flights depart at night.

  • How many direct flights to New Zealand are there each week?

    Each week there are around 72 direct flights from within California to New Zealand. The most common day for departures is Tuesday, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to New Zealand?

    An average direct flight from California to New Zealand takes 26h 31m, covering a distance of 17445 km. The shortest route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) with an average flight time of 12h 50m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to New Zealand each week?

    There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to New Zealand. Instead, there are 72 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from San Francisco.

  • What are the most popular destinations in New Zealand?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Auckland (82% of total searches to New Zealand). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (5%) and Christchurch (5%). Searches for flights to Wellington (4%), to Hamilton (1%), and to Palmerston North (1%) are also popular.

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Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to California. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
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