Q: Can I fly back to New Zealand from California?

Returning to New Zealand from California COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from California must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to New Zealand. Quarantine requirements Visitors from California are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

February is currently the cheapest month to fly to California . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights to California is 15 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.

Question 2

Which day is cheapest to fly to California?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flights to California are usually found when departing on a Thursday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.

Question 3

What time of day is cheapest to fly to California?

Accepted Answer

Flights at midday are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to California. Flights in the evening are usually the most expensive.

Question 4

Can I fly back to New Zealand from California?

Accepted Answer

Returning to New Zealand from California

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from California must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to New Zealand.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from California are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.

Question 5

Can I fly to California from New Zealand right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from New Zealand to California

Most visitors from New Zealand need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter California.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New Zealand must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to California.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New Zealand are not required to quarantine after entering California.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

Accepted Answer

February is currently the cheapest month to fly to California. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Cheapest in	May	Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average price	$1,038	Average for return flights in May 2022
Return from	$1,061	From Auckland Intl to Los Angeles
One-way from	$560	One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to California

Cheap flights to California

Flights to California in 2022

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