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26 Dec — 2 Jan1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 November 2025.

Fri 5/1214:00AKL - LAX
1 stop20h 24mAir Canada
Fri 12/1218:10LAX - AKL
1 stop19h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 24/11$1,357
Thu 27/1123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 10/1207:15SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,371
Thu 25/1223:30AKL - LAX
1 stop16h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/222:35LAX - AKL
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,419
Mon 1/1214:00AKL - LAX
1 stop20h 24mAir Canada
Wed 17/1206:30LAX - AKL
1 stop31h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 24/11$1,424
Thu 27/1123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 8/1207:15SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,435
Thu 27/1106:15AKL - LAX
2 stops35h 53mAir Canada
Thu 4/1212:50LAX - AKL
2 stops38h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 26/11$1,437
Tue 2/1214:00AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 48mAir Canada
Wed 17/1214:10LAX - AKL
1 stop23h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 25/11$1,439
Thu 27/1123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 5/1207:15SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,440
Thu 11/1223:30AKL - LAX
1 stop19h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 25/1220:42LAX - AKL
1 stop27h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,442
Wed 10/1214:00AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 48mAir Canada
Sun 14/1206:30LAX - AKL
1 stop31h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 26/11$1,453
Thu 27/1123:30AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1106:30LAX - AKL
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,463
Thu 27/1123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 42mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/1207:15SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,467

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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 26 November 2025.

Return from

$1,178

One-way from

$569

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,383

Good round-trip deal

$1,439 or less

Good one-way deal

$847 or less
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  • 1/2-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 08m total
  • Auckland to Los Angeles
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  • Alaska Airlines
  • 24/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Auckland to California
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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan Jose

AKL - SJC

AKLSJC

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

23:30-19:48

1 stop17h 18m

San Jose

Wed 28/1

07:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,182

AucklandOakland

AKL - OAK

AKLOAK

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

23:30-22:10

1 stop19h 40m

Oakland

Wed 28/1

08:00-21:20

1 stop16h 20m

$1,196

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

23:30-22:06

1 stop19h 36m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

07:00-21:20

2 stops41h 20m

$1,291

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/3

14:50-12:00

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 29/3

23:55-13:40

1 stop17h 45m

$1,298

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

08:00-13:00

1 stop25h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

23:55-12:40

1 stop17h 45m

$1,298

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/1

23:30-23:59

2 stops45h 29m

Los Angeles

Sat 21/2

09:30-21:20

2 stops62h 50m

$1,376

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

23:30-07:38

2 stops29h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

07:31-21:20

1 stop16h 49m

$1,426

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/1

15:50-07:00

Nonstop12h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

20:50-14:40

1 stop20h 50m

$1,455

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/2

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

22:30-08:35

Nonstop13h 05m

$1,456

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/1

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

22:30-08:35

Nonstop13h 05m

$1,458

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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 17 hours 27 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 16 December 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 Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from Auckland to California are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 $1,353
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $970
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,057
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $629

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

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

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 26 November 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 26 November 2025.
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
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
537 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
944 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,476 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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 $26, while return flights cost around $219.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around $3,497, however they can be found for as little as $460.

  • 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 - 40% off for 30+ days is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles).

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