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Low seasonSeptember
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Cheapest flight$605
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
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Flight from Los Angeles to Auckland

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 
LeahFlew with Air New ZealandLAX-AKLMar 2025
Air New Zealand had pre boarding and their leg room was far better and roomier than most airlines ,
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 ZealandSFO-CHCFeb 2025
Wifi was $20 for the whole flight (United Airlines operated flight), so don't count on wifi unless you're willing to spend that much!
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 $1,406.

  • 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 $1,365. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $2,074 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 $1,026.

  • 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 $395 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 $395.

  • 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 $1,781 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,738 and $2,894 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 23h 27m, covering a distance of 17489 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 (85% of total searches to New Zealand). The next most popular destinations are Christchurch (4%) and Queenstown (4%). Searches for flights to Wellington (3%), to Hamilton (1%), and to Palmerston North (1%) are also popular.

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Recent return flight deals

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1 stop
28h 10mLAX-AKL
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24h 18mAKL-LAX
$1,200
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$1,213
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22h 15mAKL-LAX
$1,354
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25h 40mAKL-LAX
$1,356
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13h 25mLAX-AKL
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12h 10mAKL-LAX
$1,437
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$1,439
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$1,538
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30h 10mLAS-AKL
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$1,539
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directAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$1,614
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13h 00mLAX-AKL
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directAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$1,630

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1 stopFiji Airways
27h 50mLAX-AKL
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17h 40mSFO-CHC
$605
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$878
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$880
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$1,089

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multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 25mLAX-AKL
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multi-stopUnited Airlines
15h 29mAKL-LAX
$1,366
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$1,376
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23h 55mAKL-LAX
$1,604
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21h 10mLAX-AKL
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19h 45mAKL-LAX
$1,857
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multi-stopAir New Zealand
20h 40mLAX-AKL
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directAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$1,888
17/5Sat
multi-stop
31h 20mLAX-AKL
26/5Mon
direct
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$1,997
20/5Tue
multi-stop
29h 10mLAX-AKL
3/6Tue
direct
12h 06mAKL-LAX
$2,005
19/5Mon
directAir New Zealand
12h 50mLAX-AKL
21/5Wed
directAir New Zealand
12h 05mAKL-LAX
$2,097
20/5Tue
multi-stopFiji Airways
32h 10mLAX-AKL
3/6Tue
multi-stopFiji Airways
49h 53mAKL-LAX
$4,544

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