$607+ Cheap flights to California

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6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to California in 2026

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 7 January 2026.

Return from

$1,167

One-way from

$560

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,452

Good round-trip deal

$1,663 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,017 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 22/1-10/2
  • Nonstop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Auckland to Los Angeles
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 44m total
  • Auckland to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price.
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Auckland Intl to California.

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Thu 19/206:15AKL - LAS
2 stops30h 44mAir Canada
Thu 26/216:45LAS - AKL
2 stops34h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,138
Sun 1/206:15AKL - LAS
2 stops37h 12mAir Canada
Sat 7/216:45LAS - AKL
1 stop21h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,160
Thu 19/208:30AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 22/223:50LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,164
Thu 22/120:10AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/220:10LAX - AKL
Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,167
Wed 4/214:50AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Wed 18/222:35LAX - AKL
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,171
Sat 28/214:50AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Sun 22/323:35LAX - AKL
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,172
Fri 4/914:00AKL - LAX
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Wed 23/923:55LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,174
Wed 4/214:50AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Wed 4/322:35LAX - AKL
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,176
Mon 19/106:10AKL - LAX
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 1/222:50LAX - AKL
1 stop23h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,177
Thu 19/207:00AKL - SNA
2 stops25h 25mAir Canada
Sun 22/212:25SNA - AKL
2 stops39h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,181
Mon 2/215:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/323:50LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,181
Wed 21/114:50AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Sat 24/122:35LAX - AKL
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,183

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

06:15-15:59

2 stops30h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 26/2

16:45-00:30

2 stops34h 45m

$1,138

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/2

06:15-22:27

2 stops37h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 7/2

16:45-11:00

1 stop21h 15m

$1,160

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/2

14:50-12:00

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

22:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,171

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/3

14:50-12:00

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 29/3

23:55-00:10

1 stop28h 15m

$1,171

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/1

06:10-07:25

1 stop22h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

22:50-19:30

1 stop23h 40m

$1,177

AucklandSanta Ana

AKL - SNA

AKLSNA

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

07:00-11:25

2 stops25h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 22/2

12:25-00:30

2 stops39h 05m

$1,181

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/5

14:00-13:50

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

22:35-23:15

1 stop29h 40m

$1,188

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

13:20-10:50

2 stops42h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

15:59-09:10

1 stop20h 11m

$1,190

AucklandSan Jose

AKL - SJC

AKLSJC

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

23:30-22:14

1 stop19h 44m

San Jose

Mon 16/2

07:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,191

AucklandBurbank

AKL - BUR

AKLBUR

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

23:30-09:48

2 stops31h 18m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 22/2

07:00-21:20

2 stops41h 20m

$1,212

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Cheapflights Insights

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 12 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 Tuesday (20 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 cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to California are Delta, Hawaiian Airlines 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 7 January 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 7 January 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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, Air Canada 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 $25, while return flights cost around $76.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around $87, however they can be found for as little as $76.

  • 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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