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Cheap flights from New Zealand to California from $561

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
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 3 March 2026.

Mon 19/1015:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Fri 6/1122:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,026
Mon 9/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 22/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,030
Fri 17/407:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Fiji Airways
Fri 24/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,031
Tue 10/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Tue 17/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,033
Thu 26/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Thu 2/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/2$1,037
Wed 18/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 22/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,038
Mon 2/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 15/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/2$1,040
Sun 8/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 26/423:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/3$1,045
Mon 2/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 6/322:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/3$1,047
Thu 5/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 20/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 2/3$1,050
Sat 28/208:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 7/322:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/2$1,053
Mon 20/423:30
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/518:29
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$1,145

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 3 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,031

One-way from

$561

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,277

Good round-trip deal

$1,488 or less

Good one-way deal

$725 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 17/4-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 25m total
  • New Zealand to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m 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 ($41 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 3 March 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 2/4

06:00-15:59

2 stops29h 59m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

23:30-00:20

1 stop29h 50m

$1,326

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Tue 28/4

10:25-12:05

2 stops20h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 17/5

22:10-10:40

2 stops17h 30m

$1,345

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 27/5

06:20-07:05

1 stop19h 45m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/6

21:50-14:45

1 stop21h 55m

$1,346

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 11/6

06:05-14:30

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Sun 28/6

23:05-23:55

1 stop29h 50m

$1,353

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/4

13:50-06:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

23:10-17:25

1 stop23h 15m

$1,377

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Tue 4/8

06:05-14:30

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Thu 13/8

22:10-14:40

1 stop21h 30m

$1,384

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 2/8

06:05-14:30

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/8

23:30-23:55

1 stop29h 25m

$1,384

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 2/8

06:05-14:30

1 stop27h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 18/8

23:30-23:55

1 stop29h 25m

$1,384

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sat 1/8

15:40-16:30

1 stop19h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/8

23:30-23:55

1 stop29h 25m

$1,384

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Wed 22/4

07:00-14:30

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 16/5

23:05-21:15

1 stop27h 10m

$1,451

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to California (average of $891). Flying from New Zealand to California in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,098). 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 3 March 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.

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 3 March 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
228 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
606 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,001 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,382 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,775 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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 3,754 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 15m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,230. New Zealand and California are separated by a distance of 11082 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?

    $494 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 $496 and $523, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to California (average of $891). Flying from New Zealand to California in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,098). 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 3 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$551Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$597Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$710Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$744Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$922Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$942Average$1,558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,004Average$1,725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,070Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,077Average$1,811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,207Average$1,924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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