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— LAX
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Southern California in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Southern California
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Southern California. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 January 2026.

Sat 7/208:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 11/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 22/1$1,055
Mon 26/114:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Sun 8/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,058
Tue 10/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Tue 24/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/1$1,062
Fri 30/114:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 13/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,064
Tue 10/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Tue 17/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,069
Fri 7/807:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop24h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sun 16/823:55
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/1$1,077
Mon 9/308:00
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Mon 16/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 22/1$1,079
Wed 4/214:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 18/222:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop28h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,080
Sat 28/214:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 13/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 22/1$1,089
Wed 11/314:50
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 18/323:35
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,090
Thu 19/223:30
AKL
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BUR
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/207:00
BUR
-
AKL
2 stops41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,447
Thu 19/223:30
AKL
-
LGB
1 stop18h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/209:25
LGB
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AKL
2 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,465

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Return from

$1,055

One-way from

$630

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Average price

$1,403
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 7/2-11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • Auckland to Los Angeles
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  • Air Canada
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 33m total
  • Auckland to Southern California
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/2

14:50-12:00

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

22:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,058

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/2

14:50-12:00

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 26/2

22:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,058

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

14:50-12:00

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/2

22:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,159

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

19:35-11:40

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/3

23:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,277

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

14:50-12:00

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/3

17:25-13:35

3 stops23h 10m

$1,379

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

20:10-12:15

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Mon 16/3

21:10-06:05

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,405

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/5

06:10-15:59

2 stops28h 49m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

23:55-23:15

1 stop28h 20m

$1,408

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/2

15:50-07:00

Nonstop12h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

23:50-09:55

Nonstop13h 05m

$1,426

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

19:35-10:40

Nonstop12h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 13/2

22:35-13:35

1 stop18h 00m

$1,435

AucklandBurbank

AKL - BUR

AKLBUR

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

23:30-10:50

2 stops32h 20m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 22/2

07:00-21:20

2 stops41h 20m

$1,447

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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 21 hours 9 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.

Weekly flight availability to Southern California

The most flights from Auckland to Southern California are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 $1,197
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $914
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $996
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $1,025

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Southern California are United Airlines, Delta and Air Canada.

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 25 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
574 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
975 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
222 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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, United Airlines 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 $84, however they can be found for as little as $74.

  • 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. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles).

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