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— LAX
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to California in 2026

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Cheapest flights to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available to California. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2026.

Tue 7/414:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Tue 14/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/2$1,049
Mon 23/206:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop21h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sun 8/321:50
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop20h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,052
Tue 14/407:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Fiji Airways
Tue 14/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,069
Sun 22/208:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 1/322:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,071
Fri 10/414:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Wed 22/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,071
Sun 22/308:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sun 29/323:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,076
Fri 1/507:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Fiji Airways
Fri 8/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,077
Thu 19/223:30
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$1,079
Fri 1/507:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,081
Fri 13/308:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 15/323:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,082
Wed 29/414:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/523:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,084
Thu 19/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 22/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,086

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Find the latest flights to California in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2026.

Return from

$1,049

One-way from

$542

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,146

Good round-trip deal

$1,444 or less

Good one-way deal

$708 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 7/4-14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • Auckland to Los Angeles
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  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Auckland to California
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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/3

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 15/3

22:20-07:35

Nonstop13h 15m

$1,096

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/3

13:35-17:28

1 stop23h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

18:28-07:35

1 stop17h 07m

$1,183

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

20:40-11:45

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 13/3

23:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,188

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/3

13:15-18:30

2 stops25h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

21:30-18:15

1 stop24h 45m

$1,213

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

19:35-10:40

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 13/3

21:10-06:05

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,243

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

14:00-19:47

2 stops24h 47m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 15/5

07:00-23:15

2 stops45h 15m

$1,260

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 7/3

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,265

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

18:20-17:45

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 25/6

20:13-16:50

2 stops25h 37m

$1,265

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/4

23:30-23:22

2 stops18h 52m

Los Angeles

Sat 18/4

08:30-21:20

1 stop17h 50m

$1,281

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/3

16:35-21:13

2 stops24h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

19:53-16:50

2 stops25h 57m

$1,305

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Everything you need to know about your flight to California

How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from Auckland to California takes 22 hours 16 minutes. Flights to California from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from Auckland to California are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to California?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to California are Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,192
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $910
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $992
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,064

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to California are United Airlines, Delta and Air Canada.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in California?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to California in the last few years. This data was updated on 21 February 2026.
The most popular places in California to fly to are Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 21 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to the United States. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
597 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
996 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,341 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,738 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

FAQs about flying to California

  • Can I find cheaper flights to California if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to California?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

    Burbank Bob Hope is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Burbank Bob Hope typically cost $24, while return flights cost around $73.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around $84, however they can be found for as little as $73.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles).

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