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Cheap flights from New Zealand to California from $642

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
1 adult

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 17 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,398

One-way from

$710

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,663

Good round-trip deal

$1,659 or less

Good one-way deal

$884 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 25/11-29/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • New Zealand to California
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/10
  • Nonstop
  • 12h 15m total
  • New Zealand to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($203 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 17 July 2025.

Fri 7/1108:00AKL - LAX
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 29/1122:45LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,265
Fri 7/1114:35AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 15mDelta
Sat 29/1122:25LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/7$1,298
Tue 25/1123:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 29/1207:15SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,398
Sun 5/1015:10AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Fri 7/1122:05SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,404
Sun 5/1016:35AKL - SFO
2 stops19h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1122:05SFO - AKL
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,413
Sat 1/1114:10CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Sat 8/1122:45LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/7$1,443
Thu 11/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 29/1207:15SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,467
Thu 11/1223:30AKL - LAX
1 stop21h 25mAlaska Airlines
Mon 29/1207:00LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,487
Wed 29/1020:10AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1122:45LAX - AKL
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,488
Wed 19/1114:35AKL - LAS
1 stop19h 03mDelta
Sat 29/1117:59LAS - AKL
1 stop17h 36mDelta
Deal found 15/7$1,517
Sun 28/1216:05AKL - LAX
1 stop14h 40mAir Tahiti Nui
Sun 11/122:45LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 55mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 16/7$1,551
Sat 1/1118:10CHC - LAX
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1122:45LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,552

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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 17 July 2025.
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

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

08:00-11:50

1 stop24h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 29/11

22:45-13:40

1 stop17h 55m

$1,265

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 29/11

22:25-08:35

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,298

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/11

23:30-20:00

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

07:15-21:20

1 stop17h 05m

$1,398

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/10

15:10-13:25

1 stop18h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

22:05-13:40

1 stop18h 35m

$1,404

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/10

16:35-16:07

2 stops19h 32m

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

22:05-13:40

1 stop18h 35m

$1,413

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 1/11

14:10-12:50

1 stop18h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/11

22:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

$1,443

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/12

23:30-20:00

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

07:15-21:20

1 stop17h 05m

$1,467

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/12

23:30-23:55

1 stop21h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 29/12

07:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,487

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/10

20:10-12:15

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

22:45-23:40

1 stop27h 55m

$1,488

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/11

14:35-18:03

2 stops24h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 29/11

13:05-08:35

1 stop22h 30m

$1,517

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to California (average of $743). Flying from New Zealand to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $975). 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 17 July 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 17 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to California, such as Air Tahiti Nui, China Airlines, andEmirates. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
745 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
201 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this New Zealand to California flight route?

    Flights from New Zealand to California have been viewed 5,504 times in the past calendar month.

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

    $710 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $713 and $750, 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 $743). Flying from New Zealand to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $975). 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 17 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$636Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$758Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$923Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$968Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,008Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,107Average$1,950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,121Average$1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,305Average$1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,324Average$1,944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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