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Cheapest return flight
$1,117
Typical prices: $1,255-$1,842
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Mon 29/1Wed 7/2
AKL - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,274
Typical prices: $1,384-$1,971
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Mon 24/12Wed 24/1
AKL - LAX • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Los Angeles

 
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Recent return flight deals to Los Angeles

Fri, 29 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb
Fiji Airways Logo
14:50 - 12:00AKL  Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles
18h 10m1 stop Nadi
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22:35 - 13:35LAX  Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,117Fiji Airways
Fri, 29 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb
Fiji Airways Logo
14:50 - 12:00AKL  Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles
18h 10m1 stop Nadi
Fiji Airways Logo
22:35 - 13:35LAX  Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl
18h 00m1 stop Nadi
$1,117Fiji Airways
Wed, 20 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb
Air Canada Logo
06:20 - 14:21AKL  Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles
29h 01m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
Air Canada Logo
15:20 - 11:00LAX  Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl
22h 40m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$1,204Air Canada
Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:00 - 11:40AKL  Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles
24h 40m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 - 17:25LAX  Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl
31h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane
$1,255Multiple Airlines
Thu, 4 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:20 - 11:34AKL  Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles
26h 14m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:15 - 10:00LAX  Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl
22h 45m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$1,257Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24 Dec - Sun, 24 Jan
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 07:00AKL  Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 10mdirect
American Airlines Logo
23:35 - 09:55LAX  Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl
13h 20mdirect
$1,274American Airlines
Thu, 24 Dec - Sun, 24 Jan
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 07:00AKL  Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 10mdirect
American Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:25LAX  Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl
29h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,274American Airlines
Wed, 20 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb
Delta Logo
14:45 - 05:58AKL  Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 13mdirect
Delta Logo
22:50 - 08:55LAX  Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl
13h 05mdirect
$1,274Delta
Thu, 14 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
Air Canada Logo
09:00 - 16:41AKL  Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles
28h 41m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl
Air Canada Logo
08:20 - 11:00LAX  Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl
29h 40m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$1,280Air Canada
Sat, 26 Dec - Mon, 25 Jan
Delta Logo
14:45 - 06:05AKL  Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles
12h 20mdirect
Delta Logo
22:50 - 08:55LAX  Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl
13h 05mdirect
$1,285Delta
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to Los Angeles flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to Los Angeles with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Los Angeles?

Auckland to Los Angeles is the cheapest route at $1,117 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Los Angeles?

A return flight to Los Angeles costs $1,503 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Wellington average $1,480, while Christchurch runs a bit higher at $1,490.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles at $1,467 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at $1,612.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

•March is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles with an average price of $1,290 return.
•July ($1,758) and June ($1,757) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Los Angeles?

Afternoon flights to Los Angeles are the cheapest at $1,414 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $1,699.

What is a good deal for flights to Los Angeles?

Flights under $1,255 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Los Angeles at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Auckland $1,239.

When are flights to Los Angeles the cheapest?

Flights to Los Angeles are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Los Angeles

Low season

March

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Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights to Los Angeles

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Your questions about flights to Los Angeles, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is an affordable way to reach the city from Los Angeles Airport?

    The FlyAway bus connects Los Angeles Airport to the city centre and will only cost you USD$3 (NZ$ 4.50). You can board the bus from directly outside TBIT and it will take you to Union Station in downtown LA in roughly 40 min.

  • Can I do my duty free shopping once I land at Los Angeles Airport?

    Both duty free shops at Los Angeles Airport are on the airside of the departure area, meaning you cannot do any duty free shopping when you arrive. It is best to do your shopping when you depart from New Zealand, or between flights if you have a layover before reaching Los Angeles. Sydney Airport (SYD) is a common stopover and has a great selection of duty free products you can browse during your layover, including watches, sunglasses and electronics.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Los Angeles?

    Air New Zealand operates the most flights from New Zealand to Los Angeles at 8 per week, and for this route Air New Zealand is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Los Angeles. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How far is Los Angeles from Los Angeles city centre?

    Los Angeles is 18.5 km from Los Angeles city centre.

  • How long is a direct flight to Los Angeles?

    Direct flights to Los Angeles are available from Auckland, with a flight time of about 12h 05m.

  • How many flights serve Los Angeles?

    Los Angeles receives 2 flights per day and 14 per week from across the world. Auckland has the most flights to Los Angeles with 14 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Los Angeles is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Los Angeles is around $1,255 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Los Angeles?

    Last-minute fares to Los Angeles – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 13% above the average return fare of $1,503.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Los Angeles?

Your guide to booking Los Angeles flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Los Angeles, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Los Angeles, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,255 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Los Angeles in March. Return fares historically average $1,290 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to $285 per return. Midday flights to Los Angeles average $1,414 compared to $1,699 for evening flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Los Angeles, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Air New Zealand includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Qantas Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and Delta includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Los Angeles, a few great places to start are Venice Beach and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • San Francisco Airport (SFO) is a common stopover for flights between New Zealand and Los Angeles (LAX). If you are an owner of an American Express Platinum or Centurion Card, you can access the Centurion Lounge at San Francisco Airport for free. The lounge is equipped with workstations with computers, in case you are travelling without your laptop and need to get some work done, as well as a buffet bar and showering suite.
  • Los Angeles Airport has 9 terminals, however all international flight arrivals are located within the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT).
  • A taxi from Los Angeles Airport to the downtown district of the city will take around 35 min depending on traffic and cost US$65 (NZ$ 95). Bear in mind that it is standard to tip an additional 10-15% of the value of the taxi fare. The easiest way to find a taxi is to head to the Lower Level of the TBIT. Walk outside and you will find a taxi rank.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Los Angeles

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.5
Air Tahiti NuiOverall score based on 80 reviews
8.5Boarding
7.6Food
7.8Comfort
7.4Entertainment
8.8Crew
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It was a very pleasant return flight. Their crew took great care of us and seemed to have so much pride to represent their destination and airline. We were on a Boeing plane and it reminded me that I really prefer the Airbus. We were in coach and when the person in front of me decided to sit in my lap, I could hardly move. The most important thing to know is that at CDG in Terminal 2, the passport control/border crossing is past the shopping mall and restaurant area. We thought the line was for Starbucks, but there was a 45-50 minute wait to get to the entrance to passport control. It would have been great if the airline staff could have warned us about it when we checked in. Not having any knowledge of it, we stopped for a little breakfast and were caught totally by surprise by the length of the line. The CDG staff did an excellent job of triage, trying to identify those who might miss their flights. But what a stressful hour that was, and totally avoidable had we understood. On board the food was quite good but it's still airline food, and the menu on the flight services screen at our seats did not align with what was actually served for the main meal. Pilots made an extra effort to find good air for us so there was very little turbulence, unusual for a winter flight.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
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It was a very pleasant return flight. Their crew took great care of us and seemed to have so much pride to represent their destination and airline. We were on a Boeing plane and it reminded me that I really prefer the Airbus. We were in coach and when the person in front of me decided to sit in my lap, I could hardly move. The most important thing to know is that at CDG in Terminal 2, the passport control/border crossing is past the shopping mall and restaurant area. We thought the line was for Starbucks, but there was a 45-50 minute wait to get to the entrance to passport control. It would have been great if the airline staff could have warned us about it when we checked in. Not having any knowledge of it, we stopped for a little breakfast and were caught totally by surprise by the length of the line. The CDG staff did an excellent job of triage, trying to identify those who might miss their flights. But what a stressful hour that was, and totally avoidable had we understood. On board the food was quite good but it's still airline food, and the menu on the flight services screen at our seats did not align with what was actually served for the main meal. Pilots made an extra effort to find good air for us so there was very little turbulence, unusual for a winter flight.

My daughter and I were seated together, but our TVs weren’t working. They moved us to different seats with working tvs, but we couldn’t be together anymore.

I hope you can influence the airport at Papeete. It is in need of upgrading. Only 1 plug to charge in the open area, only 2 once you have passed security. Security was extremely outdated. They had me turn on my computer, and my camera. 9/11 was a long time ago. There were only a few ceiling fans so the comfort level was really low while waiting for my flight.

The staff on the flight were very friendly and willing to assist in anything possible. The food was plentiful, and the trip went very smoothly with the flight, arriving an hour early. Very impressed with the flight attendance with Air Tahiti Nui!

There is no legroom for someone who is even a little taller than average. The woman in front of me leaned her seat back all the way, so that my knees were wedged up against her seat. When I asked her to adjust it, she flatly refused, and the flight attendant basically told me that I would have to put up with it - for an 11-hour flight! I will not use this airline again.

Booked family of 4. None of us were seated together. Desk agent would not make any seat adjustments. Gate agent would not make any seat adjustments. Had to negotiate once on board with other passengers to trade seats. Don’t understand why you would separate seating of family all booked on same reservation. Was not able to select seats on Kayak nor Air Tahiti prior to airport.

The sound system was so bad I could not watch movies.

The crew was very friendly and welcoming. Boarding was calm and organized. Take off and Landing was perfect and in time.

my luggage was damage. even if i put fragile in my bags. i was disappointed.

Great alternative to AF or Delta for nonstop flights from LA to Paris.

The flight was delayed and it was delayed on my trip from Seattle to San Francisco also, my luggage didn’t get to me 5 days later after my arrival.

Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Better connections, much better cabin crew, much cleaner cabin that Qantas, American and probably other carriers.

The flight attendants were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything ran on time. I highly recommend Fiji Airways.

Very clean aircraft. Friendly staff. New plane. Food quality was good. Not my flavor but I saw the effort.

I never went and I’ve tried calling to cancel the flight see if I can postpone for another date but every time they’ll transfer me to another personal.

Premium economy seats and food we're very nice although the price could be more affordable so we can do it more often.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

The WiFi was out gr entire flight. Had to Diane for almost 1 hour to wait for a gate to open up for plane to dock. Very bad experience.

Not too much it was pretty good all the way around

American Airlines put the food on the wrong plane which had already taken off by the time we took off so we had no food on the plane.

I believe my father had a good flight. What was not good, was the associate who helped us during Step 2 of check-in. After getting his boarding passes and bag tags, we proceeded to Step 2 where we were met with Carol. This was around 3:15-20pm at Phoenix Sky Harbor. She weighed my father’s checked bag which was 2lbs over, she recommended removing a pair of jeans to correct this. My father asked/joked if “she could just let him go” and she fairly rudely responded something along the lines of, “I don’t own the airline so no I can’t do that”. From this point on I just want to assume she was having a bad day. I spent my life raised in a business and front-facing customer service so I understand previous clients can make you feel irritated. How she continued to act leads me to believe she was really careless about her job or racially biased/straight-up racist. After we moved the 2lbs to his other bag, she told us she believed he would need to claim his bag at his connecting flight in Hong Kong, before it could go to his final destination, Malaysia. This thoroughly confused us as we are fairly frequent international travelers and 95% of the time the bag is sent to its final destination without this requirement. Last time we traveled to Malaysia was less than a month ago, so again we’re fairly confused. Multiple times she used a fairly aggressive tone of “I know what YOU THINK, this is what I believe”. The multiple “YOU THINK” as if we didn’t understand what she was saying was rude and insulting, and her tone came along with a insincere smile, hence the feeling of she was racially biased. Despite the fact that she might have been having a bad day previously, it is AA’s airline’s duty to train their employee about international bag protocol, as clearly AA is a major partner of internationally traveling airlines. Carol made the experience overall unenjoyable sending my father off and made us both question AA’s training of their employees.

I have to sit in the middle for more than five hours because the first flight was delayed. Terrible experience. No more American Airlines.

The boarding process was slow and we had a delay on the tarmac, not the fault of the airline. They had ZERO food options available for purchase which shouldn't happen.

My flight in Dallas had maintenance issues. Which caused us to missed our connecting flight in LA. We had to stay overnight in Los Angeles. American Airlines booked us a hotel. The hotel was the Holiday Inn. It was horrible. The whole hotel smelled like weed and there were people rambling all night long up and down the hallways. The carpets in the hallway and the room has stains. There was dirt on the floor. It was so nasty that I slept in my clothes.

Great. Clean. Seats comfortable. Food was free. Had new release movies.

The airplane I love and I love I came back safe thank you American airlines

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

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