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Cheap flights from New Zealand to California from $596

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
3 Mar — 10 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 1 February 2026.

Tue 10/214:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Tue 17/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/2$1,107
Tue 10/214:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 13/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/1$1,112
Sat 7/214:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sat 21/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/1$1,122
Mon 16/214:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Mon 23/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 31/1$1,129
Sat 7/214:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sat 14/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/1$1,131
Wed 11/214:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 18/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/1$1,132
Sat 14/214:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Tue 17/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/1$1,137
Fri 13/314:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 27/323:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/1$1,139
Fri 6/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 15/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/1$1,139
Fri 6/214:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 13/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 29/1$1,144
Tue 17/308:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Tue 24/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 31/1$1,149
Tue 1/914:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Tue 15/923:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 29/1$1,152

Find 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 1 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,122

One-way from

$596

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,124

Good round-trip deal

$1,194 or less

Good one-way deal

$702 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 17/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • New Zealand to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 5/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 55m total
  • New Zealand to California
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 1 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to California that are best for you.

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New Zealand

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California

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

14:50-13:25

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 27/3

23:05-13:40

1 stop18h 35m

$1,139

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 5/3

17:10-12:00

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

23:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

$1,182

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/6

07:00-13:55

1 stop25h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

22:35-23:15

1 stop29h 40m

$1,189

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 17/6

14:00-13:25

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 27/6

22:35-23:15

1 stop29h 40m

$1,200

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

08:00-12:00

1 stop25h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

23:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,214

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/6

14:00-13:05

1 stop18h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 16/6

23:55-12:40

1 stop17h 45m

$1,229

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 17/3

09:55-11:48

2 stops21h 53m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

23:35-16:10

1 stop20h 35m

$1,265

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

10:30-11:48

2 stops21h 18m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

18:10-23:05

2 stops32h 55m

$1,317

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

09:50-11:40

2 stops21h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

12:50-23:05

2 stops38h 15m

$1,323

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 17/3

08:55-11:48

2 stops22h 53m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

18:10-00:05

2 stops33h 55m

$1,333

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to California

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to California (average of $897). Flying from New Zealand to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,139). 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 1 February 2026.

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.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to California

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 February 2026.

The most flights from NZ0 to USCA are scheduled on a Sunday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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 1 February 2026.
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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
223 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
223 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
223 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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
578 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
223 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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
983 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
223 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,225 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
223 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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
10,673 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
223 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

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?

    Flights from New Zealand to California have been viewed 4,051 times in the past calendar month.

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

    A quick flight from New Zealand to California can take about 16h 10m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,431. New Zealand and California are separated by a distance of 10503 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?

    $484 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Fiji Airways and American Airlines, with prices starting from $487 and $512, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to California (average of $897). Flying from New Zealand to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,139). 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 10 airlines flying from New Zealand to California

Discover the top 10 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 1 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$512Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$541Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$586Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$697Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$729Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$903Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$924Average$1,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$985Average$1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,017Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,183Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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