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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand from $601

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AKL
21 Jul — 28 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 June 2026.

Fri 13/1122:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Thu 26/1114:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/6$1,135
Mon 26/1023:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 11/1114:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/6$1,137
Mon 26/1023:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Mon 23/1114:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/6$1,138
Mon 26/1023:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sun 8/1108:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/6$1,140
Mon 26/1023:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 4/1108:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/6$1,142
Thu 12/1122:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 27/1108:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/6$1,147
Thu 12/1122:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Tue 24/1114:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/6$1,149
Mon 26/1023:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Mon 2/1108:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/6$1,156
Mon 14/923:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Mon 26/1014:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/6$1,175
Fri 23/1023:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Wed 4/1108:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/6$1,177
Wed 7/1023:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Wed 4/1108:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/6$1,178
Thu 30/723:55
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Thu 13/813:05
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/6$1,203

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 21 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,135

One-way from

$601

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,452

Good one-way deal

$821 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 13/11-26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • Los Angeles to New Zealand
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 10m total
  • Los Angeles to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

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Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

22:05-08:15

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/11

14:35-05:55

Nonstop12h 20m

$1,298

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 1/12

22:05-08:15

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 18/12

14:35-05:55

Nonstop12h 20m

$1,298

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 22/9

23:55-12:05

1 stop17h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 11/10

14:05-13:05

1 stop19h 00m

$1,380

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

20:25-15:25

1 stop22h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 28/12

06:20-08:05

1 stop22h 45m

$1,540

Los AngelesHamilton

LAX - HLZ

LAXHLZ

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 1/8

23:55-18:55

2 stops24h 00m

Hamilton

Sat 8/8

07:00-13:05

2 stops25h 05m

$1,586

Los AngelesWellington

LAX - WLG

LAXWLG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

23:55-15:10

1 stop20h 15m

Wellington

Tue 11/8

08:15-13:05

3 stops23h 50m

$1,617

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/11

21:45-14:55

1 stop20h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 15/11

15:45-18:40

1 stop23h 55m

$1,629

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 16/9

21:50-00:10

1 stop31h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 5/10

16:45-17:05

1 stop20h 20m

$1,629

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/11

20:25-15:25

1 stop22h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 17/11

06:20-08:05

1 stop22h 45m

$1,629

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/11

21:45-15:35

1 stop20h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 15/11

07:00-06:00

1 stop20h 00m

$1,634

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to New Zealand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Zealand from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to New Zealand

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to New Zealand?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New Zealand (average of $151). Flying from Los Angeles to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,680). 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 LAX to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 June 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New Zealand

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to New Zealand. 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 21 June 2026.

The most flights from LAX to NZ0 are scheduled on a Friday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and New Zealand have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to New Zealand flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to New Zealand flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 21 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Los Angeles to New Zealand by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,047 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
244 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to New Zealand. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand?

    Most people fly from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) if they book a flight from Los Angeles to New Zealand. Los Angeles Los Angeles is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Los Angeles’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Los Angeles to New Zealand flight route?

    Within the past month, 56 users have taken a look at flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles to New Zealand.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to New Zealand?

    There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to New Zealand in 13h 10m. Fly via Delta, Fiji Airways, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Los Angeles to New Zealand is about 10480 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $467. Alaska Airlines flights start at $619 while deals on Delta start at $683 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to New Zealand?

    Most travellers choose Los Angeles Los Angeles - Auckland Intl, Los Angeles Los Angeles - Christchurch or Los Angeles Los Angeles - Wellington when deciding on the best route from Los Angeles to New Zealand.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to New Zealand?

    Consider KLM (57%), Delta (57%) or Aeromexico (57%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to New Zealand.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand?

    On average you can expect to pay $848 for a flight from Los Angeles to New Zealand. The cheapest flight overall is $743 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - Auckland Intl) is currently priced at $1,133.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to New Zealand 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 Los Angeles to New Zealand?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to New Zealand (average of $151). Flying from Los Angeles to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,680). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,054Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,112Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,549Average$2,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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