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Cheap flights from New Zealand to California from $604

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
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 August 2026.

Mon 16/1108:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Thu 3/1222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/8$1,213
Wed 9/914:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Wed 16/923:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/7$1,235
Wed 2/914:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sun 13/923:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/7$1,247
Mon 2/1114:35
AKL
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 20m
Delta
Sun 31/122:10
LAX
-
AKL
Nonstop13h 05m
Delta
Deal found 28/7$1,254
Fri 16/1015:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Fiji Airways
Sun 1/1122:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/7$1,263
Wed 28/1007:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop26h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 11/1122:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/7$1,264
Fri 23/1007:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop26h 05m
Fiji Airways
Mon 2/1122:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 31/7$1,266
Wed 11/1114:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Tue 17/1122:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 29/7$1,268
Tue 24/1114:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Tue 26/122:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/7$1,288
Mon 2/1114:35
AKL
-
LAX
Nonstop12h 20m
Delta
Mon 28/1222:05
LAX
-
AKL
Nonstop13h 10m
Delta
Deal found 29/7$1,293
Thu 5/1108:00
AKL
-
LAS
2 stops29h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1117:10
LAS
-
AKL
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7$1,307
Sun 4/1015:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 21/1023:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/7$1,320

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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,235

One-way from

$604

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,533

Good round-trip deal

$1,519 or less

Good one-way deal

$778 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • New Zealand to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 26/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 05m total
  • New Zealand to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($230 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($42 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 August 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 21/1

10:10-12:00

2 stops22h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/2

22:35-08:25

2 stops36h 50m

$1,646

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/12

14:35-20:45

1 stop27h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/1

19:50-08:15

1 stop15h 25m

$1,822

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Sun 6/9

13:05-10:50

2 stops16h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 13/9

23:00-18:10

2 stops24h 10m

$1,831

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 25/1

12:35-12:08

2 stops44h 33m

Los Angeles

Fri 29/1

23:35-17:20

1 stop20h 45m

$1,841

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 10/9

12:45-10:50

2 stops17h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 17/9

23:30-14:45

1 stop20h 15m

$1,877

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 10/12

09:55-07:00

1 stop18h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/1

23:35-14:40

1 stop18h 05m

$1,902

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Mon 7/9

11:00-13:05

3 stops45h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 13/9

21:50-13:35

1 stop20h 45m

$1,909

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Wed 9/9

07:45-13:05

2 stops24h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

23:55-10:10

2 stops39h 15m

$1,911

WellingtonLos Angeles

WLG - LAX

WLGLAX

Wellington

Thu 17/9

09:55-10:50

2 stops19h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 24/9

21:30-14:40

1 stop22h 10m

$1,923

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sat 12/9

16:10-13:40

1 stop16h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

09:00-14:45

2 stops34h 45m

$1,950

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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 $1,286). Flying from New Zealand to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,804). 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 August 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to California?

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Zealand to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 August 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
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
657 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,073 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,849 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
249 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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 2,096 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 18h 05m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,836. 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?

    $500 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 Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $556 and $563, 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 $1,286). Flying from New Zealand to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,804). 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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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 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$261Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$604Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$626Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$714Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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DeltaCheapest$731Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$797Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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United AirlinesCheapest$830Average$1,725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$958Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,025Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,139Average$1,956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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