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— LAX
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
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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 22 May 2026.

Thu 30/714:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Wed 7/1023:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/5$1,157
Thu 18/613:25
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Thu 25/621:30
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop20h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/5$1,162
Mon 15/615:55
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop20h 10m
Qantas Airways
Mon 22/621:30
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop20h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$1,164
Tue 10/1115:05
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop24h 35m
Qantas Airways
Fri 20/1120:25
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop20h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/5$1,165
Thu 21/513:25
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop20h 05m
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/623:30
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop22h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/5$1,172
Mon 1/608:20
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 10m
Qantas Airways
Fri 5/621:30
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop20h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$1,176
Wed 11/1114:35
AKL
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 20m
Delta
Tue 17/1122:05
LAX
-
AKL
Nonstop13h 10m
Delta
Deal found 18/5$1,182
Thu 10/915:55
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop20h 10m
Qantas Airways
Tue 15/921:30
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop20h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$1,184
Thu 21/506:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 3/623:30
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop19h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/5$1,186
Mon 7/908:20
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 10m
Qantas Airways
Tue 22/923:30
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop22h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$1,187
Thu 30/706:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 5/1022:30
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/5$1,189
Mon 1/606:10
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop19h 55m
Qantas Airways
Thu 4/623:30
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop19h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/5$1,196

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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 22 May 2026.

Return from

$1,157

One-way from

$706

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,384

Good round-trip deal

$2,067 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,186 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 30/7-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • Auckland to Los Angeles
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8/8
  • 8/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 33m total
  • Auckland to California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

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Fastest return journey

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/11

14:35-05:55

Nonstop12h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 17/11

22:05-08:15

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,182

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

08:20-13:55

2 stops48h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/6

16:53-14:05

2 stops26h 12m

$1,384

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/9

13:25-19:25

2 stops25h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 24/9

16:36-14:05

2 stops26h 29m

$1,418

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 28/8

13:25-17:45

1 stop23h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

16:36-13:20

2 stops25h 44m

$1,454

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/6

15:55-21:46

2 stops24h 51m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 23/6

13:55-16:50

2 stops31h 55m

$1,459

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/11

08:55-08:25

1 stop20h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 8/11

19:50-05:45

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,571

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Mon 22/6

06:10-13:55

2 stops26h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 25/6

19:42-14:05

2 stops23h 23m

$1,599

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/9

12:00-06:50

2 stops37h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 24/9

23:15-07:10

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,653

AucklandSanta Ana

AKL - SNA

AKLSNA

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/7

08:20-15:37

2 stops26h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/10

13:47-14:05

3 stops28h 18m

$1,771

AucklandBurbank

AKL - BUR

AKLBUR

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/11

08:55-13:58

2 stops26h 03m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 15/11

20:00-17:45

2 stops24h 45m

$1,771

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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 18 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 Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 $1,186
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $959
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,041
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $1,028

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to California are Air Canada, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to California?

The best time to book flights to California is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 22 May 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 22 May 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
8.1
Very Good
242 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
242 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
242 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
648 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
242 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,041 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
242 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,645 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
242 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,075 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
242 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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?

    Los Angeles Los Angeles is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Los Angeles Los Angeles typically cost $48, while return flights cost around $75.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around $86, however they can be found for as little as $75.

  • 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 Los Angeles have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles Los Angeles?

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

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