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Low seasonSeptember
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$570
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Christchurch

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 
Verified travelerFlew with Air New ZealandSFO-AKLJan 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 ZealandLAX-AKLOct 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 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 $1,436.

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

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New Zealand is Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,320. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $2,017 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 in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $910 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, 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 $1,045.

  • 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 $1,017 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 $1,017.

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

    The cheapest month for flights from California to New Zealand is September, when tickets cost $2,059 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,404 and $3,019 respectively.

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

    To get a below-average price on the flight from California to New Zealand, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to New Zealand?

    An average direct flight from California to New Zealand takes 21h 35m, covering a distance of 17525 km. The shortest route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) with an average flight time of 12h 50m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in New Zealand?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Auckland (88% of total searches to New Zealand). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (4%) and Queenstown (3%). Searches for flights to Wellington (2%), to Hamilton (1%), and to Rotorua (0%) are also popular.

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directQantas Airways
13h 35mLAX-AKL
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directQantas Airways
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$1,126
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27h 50mLAX-AKL
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17h 45mAKL-LAX
$1,150
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directAlaska Airlines
13h 35mLAX-AKL
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directAlaska Airlines
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$1,200
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directDelta
13h 10mLAX-AKL
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directDelta
12h 15mAKL-LAX
$1,226
3/11Mon
directDelta
13h 10mLAX-AKL
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directDelta
12h 15mAKL-LAX
$1,233
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1 stopUnited Airlines
38h 40mLAX-AKL
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$1,234
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$1,238
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24h 45mLAX-AKL
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directAmerican Airlines
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$1,239
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21h 58mLAX-AKL
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directAmerican Airlines
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$1,247
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15h 45mOAK-AKL
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2 stopsAlaska Airlines
18h 05mAKL-OAK
$2,495

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12/8Tue
1 stopFiji Airways
18h 20mSFO-CHC
$570
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17h 10mLAX-CHC
$570
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30h 20mSFO-AKL
$669
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24h 45mSFO-CHC
$680
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13h 10mLAX-AKL
$818
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28h 35mSNA-AKL
$827
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21h 21mSFO-AKL
$922
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29h 54mLAX-CHC
$922
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$924
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21h 17mSJC-AKL
$1,282

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6/7Sun
multi-stop
17h 15mLAX-AKL
17/7Thu
multi-stop
28h 38mAKL-LAX
$1,903
6/7Sun
multi-stop
17h 15mLAX-AKL
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multi-stop
34h 13mAKL-LAX
$1,906
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multi-stopQantas Airways
38h 35mLAX-AKL
12/7Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
19h 45mAKL-LAX
$2,327
7/7Mon
multi-stopChina Eastern
35h 30mSFO-AKL
16/7Wed
multi-stopChina Eastern
31h 05mAKL-SFO
$2,424
5/7Sat
multi-stopQantas Airways
21h 15mLAX-CHC
22/7Tue
multi-stopQantas Airways
19h 00mCHC-LAX
$2,436
5/7Sat
directAir New Zealand
12h 50mLAX-AKL
21/7Mon
directAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$2,480
5/7Sat
multi-stopFiji Airways
17h 20mLAX-CHC
22/7Tue
multi-stopFiji Airways
18h 40mCHC-LAX
$2,486
5/7Sat
multi-stopFiji Airways
17h 20mLAX-CHC
22/7Tue
multi-stopFiji Airways
18h 40mCHC-LAX
$2,488
5/7Sat
directAir New Zealand
12h 50mLAX-AKL
12/7Sat
directAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$2,557
7/7Mon
multi-stopChina Eastern
33h 55mSFO-AKL
23/7Wed
multi-stopChina Eastern
31h 05mAKL-SFO
$2,577

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