Cheap flights from New Zealand to California
How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to California?
Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 16 days in advance to save up to 10% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 16 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New Zealand to California 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,179, or $1,354 for flights within the next 24 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to California?
May can be a great time to fly to California from New Zealand with a flight ticket averaging about $1,235. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $853. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New Zealand to California (NZ - CA)?
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.
Cheap flights from New Zealand to California in January, February 2022
The best prices found for New Zealand to California flights in January, February
Christchurch
Los Angeles
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Christchurch
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Auckland Intl
Los Angeles
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Auckland Intl
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Auckland Intl
San Francisco
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Auckland Intl
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New Zealand to California 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to California from New Zealand found for this year
Auckland Intl
Los Angeles
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14h 15mLos Angeles
Auckland Intl
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17h 00mAir Tahiti Nui
Auckland Intl
Los Angeles
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14h 15mLos Angeles
Auckland Intl
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17h 00mAir Tahiti Nui
Auckland Intl
Los Angeles
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18h 45mLos Angeles
Auckland Intl
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16h 55mFiji Airways
Direct flights to California from New Zealand
Save time with New Zealand to California direct flight deals
Auckland Intl
Los Angeles
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12h 00mLos Angeles
Auckland Intl
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12h 55mAir New Zealand
Auckland Intl
Los Angeles
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12h 00mLos Angeles
Auckland Intl
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12h 55mAir New Zealand
Auckland Intl
Los Angeles
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12h 05mLos Angeles
Auckland Intl
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12h 55mAir New Zealand
Last-minute flights from New Zealand to California
Late deals on return flights to California from New Zealand, departing today and this week
Auckland Intl
Los Angeles
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26h 09mLos Angeles
Auckland Intl
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20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Auckland Intl
Los Angeles
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12h 00mLos Angeles
Auckland Intl
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12h 55mLufthansa
Auckland Intl
Los Angeles
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29h 37mLos Angeles
Auckland Intl
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12h 55mMultiple Airlines
One-way flights to California from New Zealand
The cheapest one-way flights from New Zealand to California
Auckland Intl
Los Angeles
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14h 55mAir Tahiti Nui
Auckland Intl
Los Angeles
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32h 40mAir Tahiti Nui
Auckland Intl
Los Angeles
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19h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about New Zealand to California flights.
Which airlines flying from New Zealand to California have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of the carriers operating flights from New Zealand to California that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, and Qantas Airways. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.
Can I find flights from New Zealand to California for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from New Zealand to California for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Fiji Airways for just $1,282, but on average you can expect to pay $1,364.
Are there direct flights from New Zealand to California for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from New Zealand to California under $1,400. A good price for a direct flight from New Zealand to California is less than $3,181.
Are there last-minute flights available from New Zealand to California for under $1,500?
There are currently 20+ open flights from New Zealand to California within the next 7 days for less than $1,500.
How popular is this New Zealand to California flight route?
Flights from New Zealand to California have been viewed 8,116 times in the past calendar month.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to California one-way?
$592 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Tahiti Nui. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $675 and $697, respectively.
Flights to California from New Zealand
Can I fly to California from New Zealand right now?
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 24 hours before departing to California.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New Zealand are not required to quarantine after entering California.
Can I fly back to New Zealand from California?
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from California are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.
Destination points for flights from New Zealand to California
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Top 10 airlines flying from New Zealand to California
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from New Zealand to California choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from New Zealand to California
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