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10 Oct — 17 Oct1
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1 adult, Economy

Flights to Southern California in 2025

Find the latest flights to Southern California in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 10 September 2025.

Return from

$1,120

One-way from

$606

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,486
Delta
  • Delta
  • 11/10-26/10
  • Nonstop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Auckland to Los Angeles
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 45m total
  • Auckland to Southern California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($241 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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Thu 9/1014:00AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 15mDelta
Sat 25/1022:25LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/9$1,125
Sat 11/1014:00AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 15mDelta
Sun 26/1022:25LAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/9$1,127
Sat 11/1015:10AKL - LAX
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Sun 26/1023:55LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,132
Sat 25/1015:10AKL - LAX
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Sat 1/1123:45LAX - AKL
1 stop27h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,146
Thu 9/1008:00AKL - LAX
1 stop24h 55mFiji Airways
Sat 25/1023:55LAX - AKL
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/9$1,156
Tue 18/1115:10AKL - LAX
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
Mon 1/1222:45LAX - AKL
1 stop28h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/9$1,164
Tue 18/1115:50AKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1215:53LAX - AKL
1 stop20h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,176
Thu 23/1014:00AKL - SNA
2 stops22h 19mDelta
Thu 30/1007:00SNA - AKL
2 stops28h 35mDelta
Deal found 8/9$1,230
Sat 11/1014:50AKL - ONT
1 stop17h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/1013:40ONT - AKL
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,580
Mon 13/1014:50AKL - ONT
1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/1013:40ONT - AKL
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,655
Wed 12/1115:50AKL - ONT
1 stop22h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 19/1113:45ONT - AKL
2 stops37h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,657
Thu 25/913:50AKL - ONT
1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/1118:38ONT - AKL
1 stop17h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,660

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sun 25/1

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 19/5

22:30-06:50

Nonstop13h 20m

$1,120

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/1

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 19/5

22:30-06:50

Nonstop13h 20m

$1,120

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/10

14:00-06:15

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Sat 25/10

22:25-07:35

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,125

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

07:00-06:00

1 stop20h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 29/11

22:40-16:50

1 stop21h 10m

$1,196

AucklandSanta Ana

AKL - SNA

AKLSNA

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/10

14:00-16:19

2 stops22h 19m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 30/10

07:00-07:35

2 stops28h 35m

$1,230

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/10

15:10-12:55

1 stop17h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/11

22:45-13:40

1 stop17h 55m

$1,348

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/2

15:50-06:55

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

23:30-10:05

Nonstop13h 35m

$1,371

AucklandLong Beach

AKL - LGB

AKLLGB

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

23:30-20:25

1 stop17h 55m

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 9/3

09:00-21:20

1 stop16h 20m

$1,388

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/1

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

22:30-08:35

Nonstop13h 05m

$1,390

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/12

14:35-05:50

Nonstop12h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/1

22:25-08:35

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,393

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Best time to book a flight to Southern California

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Southern California

How long is the flight to Southern California?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Southern California takes 16 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Southern California from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Southern California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Southern California. Price data was last updated on 1 September 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Southern California should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Southern California?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Southern California are Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $776
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $544
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $674
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $578

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Southern California are Delta, Fiji Airways and Hawaiian Airlines.

Rainfall in Southern California by month

Plan your trip to Southern California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Southern California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Southern California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Southern California by month

Plan your trip to Southern California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southern California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Southern California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Southern 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 Southern California. Reviews last updated 10 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, Fiji Airways, andAir New Zealand to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

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
69 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

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
205 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

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 New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
506 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

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 Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.6

Crew

8.9

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.

FAQs about flying to Southern California

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Southern California if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Southern California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Southern California?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Southern California.

  • How much is a return flight to Southern California?

    A return flight to Southern California will typically cost around $158, however they can be found for as little as $158.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Southern California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Southern California, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles).

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