Cheap flights from New Zealand to California from $514

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to California flight deals. Data was last updated 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,105

One-way from

$514

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,512

Good round-trip deal

$1,620 or less

Good one-way deal

$847 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 23/2-24/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 11m total
  • New Zealand to California
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • New Zealand to California
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Zealand to California.

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sat 1/1114:10CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Sat 8/1122:45LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/9$986
Sun 2/1121:00CHC - LAX
1 stop34h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/1120:10LAX - CHC
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/9$1,096
Tue 28/1012:20AKL - LAX
2 stops39h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1122:45LAX - AKL
1 stop28h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,105
Mon 27/1009:50CHC - LAX
1 stop21h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 7/1120:10LAX - CHC
1 stop28h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/9$1,106
Tue 18/1107:35AKL - LAX
1 stop25h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1214:41LAX - AKL
2 stops21h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,110
Mon 1/1213:20AKL - LAX
1 stop18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 27/1217:59LAX - AKL
1 stop42h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/9$1,111
Sat 4/1007:10AKL - LAX
1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1223:45LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,123
Sat 11/1006:10AKL - LAX
1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 26/1022:25LAX - AKL
1 stop23h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,125
Mon 1/1206:10AKL - LAX
1 stop22h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 27/1220:50LAX - AKL
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,127
Sat 27/906:10AKL - LAX
1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1221:25LAX - AKL
1 stop19h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/9$1,128
Sat 11/1014:00AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 15mDelta
Sun 26/1022:25LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 10mDelta
Deal found 17/9$1,130
Sun 28/907:05WLG - LAX
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1023:50LAX - WLG
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,133

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to California that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

California

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 27/10

09:50-11:40

1 stop21h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/11

20:10-21:25

1 stop28h 15m

$1,106

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/2

13:20-13:54

1 stop21h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

12:59-08:10

2 stops23h 11m

$1,106

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 26/1

06:05-07:25

1 stop22h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

21:25-15:25

1 stop21h 00m

$1,125

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

22:30-08:35

Nonstop13h 05m

$1,127

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/10

14:00-06:15

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 26/10

22:25-07:35

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,127

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/2

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

22:30-08:35

Nonstop13h 05m

$1,127

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/2

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/2

22:30-08:35

Nonstop13h 05m

$1,127

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 26/1

06:05-12:30

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

21:25-23:55

1 stop29h 30m

$1,128

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 20/3

22:20-07:35

Nonstop13h 15m

$1,128

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/2

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 20/3

22:20-07:35

Nonstop13h 15m

$1,128

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to California (average of $713). Flying from New Zealand to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $978). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to California as you normally would.

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 18 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to California, such as Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this New Zealand to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to California?

    A quick flight from New Zealand to California can take about 21h 34m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,106. New Zealand and California are separated by a distance of 10480 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to California one-way?

    $531 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and American Airlines, with prices starting from $554 and $554, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to California (average of $713). Flying from New Zealand to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $978). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from New Zealand to California

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$754Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$827Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$911Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$963Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$967Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,127Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,299Average$1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,305Average$1,904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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