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19 Jun — 26 Jun1
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Flights to California in 2025

Find the latest flights to California in 2025, 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 14 June 2025.

Return from

$1,169

One-way from

$585

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,585

Good round-trip deal

$1,481 or less

Good one-way deal

$656 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 2/9-14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 40m total
  • Auckland to Los Angeles
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  • Fiji Airways
  • 27/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 50m total
  • Auckland to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Sun 19/1008:00AKL - SFO
1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways
Sun 9/1122:05SFO - AKL
1 stop28h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,121
Tue 2/908:00AKL - LAX
1 stop23h 55mFiji Airways
Sun 14/923:55LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 13/6$1,169
Tue 22/713:55AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/818:59LAX - AKL
2 stops22h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,364
Sun 19/1008:00AKL - SFO
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1115:29SFO - AKL
2 stops25h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,370
Fri 7/1114:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mDelta
Sat 29/1122:30LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/6$1,394
Tue 25/1123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mAlaska Airlines
Wed 26/1107:00SFO - AKL
2 stops17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/6$1,465
Thu 11/915:20AKL - SFO
2 stops38h 00mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 30/911:12SFO - AKL
2 stops29h 58mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 13/6$1,475
Mon 10/1114:50AKL - LAS
2 stops29h 08mDelta
Tue 25/1119:50LAS - AKL
1 stop16h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/6$1,512
Thu 4/1216:05AKL - LAX
1 stop14h 40mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 13/122:45LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 55mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 11/6$1,563
Tue 4/1115:50AKL - LAS
1 stop17h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/1111:07LAS - AKL
1 stop25h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,611
Fri 7/1120:50AKL - LAX
2 stops43h 45mChina Airlines
Sat 29/1122:45LAX - AKL
2 stops47h 25mChina Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,701
Tue 22/720:15AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 29/722:10LAX - AKL
Nonstop12h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/6$1,706

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/10

08:00-13:25

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

22:05-23:45

1 stop28h 40m

$1,121

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/9

08:00-12:55

1 stop23h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 14/9

23:55-12:40

1 stop17h 45m

$1,169

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/7

13:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

18:59-12:40

2 stops22h 41m

$1,364

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/10

08:00-13:25

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 9/11

15:29-13:40

2 stops25h 11m

$1,370

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

14:50-06:00

Nonstop12h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 29/11

22:30-08:55

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,394

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/11

23:30-20:00

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 26/11

07:00-21:20

2 stops17h 20m

$1,465

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/9

15:20-10:20

2 stops38h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

11:12-13:10

2 stops29h 58m

$1,475

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/11

14:50-22:58

2 stops29h 08m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 24/11

19:30-08:55

2 stops40h 25m

$1,512

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/12

16:05-09:45

1 stop14h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 13/1

22:45-13:40

1 stop17h 55m

$1,563

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/11

15:50-12:39

1 stop17h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 13/11

11:07-09:10

1 stop25h 03m

$1,611

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Best time to book a flight to California

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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 20 hours 8 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to California. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to California should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 $786
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $568
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $665
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $600

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to California are Delta, Fiji Airways and Hawaiian Airlines.

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 14 June 2025.
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 14 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and China Airlines to California to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,091 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
738 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
194 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,266 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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, American 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 $331.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around $199, however they can be found for as little as $199.

  • 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 5 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. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles).

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