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$352+ Cheap flights from Auckland (AKL) to California

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 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Auckland to California

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Round-trip from

$670
(CheersTravel)

One-way from

$352
(CheersTravel)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$954

Good round-trip deal

$1,037 or less

Good one-way deal

$464 or less
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/292:10 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Wed 10/111:25 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/9$670
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/128:00 amAKL - LAX
1 stop23h 55mFiji Airways
Fri 9/1211:55 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop27h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/11$726
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/221:55 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/56:59 pmLAX - AKL
2 stops22h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$821
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/198:00 amAKL - SFO
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/93:29 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops25h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$825
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/42:50 pmAKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mDelta
Sun 1/410:30 pmLAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/11$841
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2511:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/267:00 amSFO - AKL
2 stops17h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$880
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:50 pmAKL - LAS
2 stops29h 08mDelta
Mon 11/247:30 pmLAS - AKL
2 stops40h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/11$910
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/44:05 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop14h 40mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 1/1310:45 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop17h 55mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 6/11$941
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/43:50 pmAKL - LAS
1 stop17h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1311:07 amLAS - AKL
1 stop25h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$970
This Air Tahiti Nui deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Tahiti Nui is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/44:05 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops18h 54mAir Tahiti Nui
Fri 1/910:11 amSFO - AKL
2 stops30h 29mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 6/10$972
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/78:50 pmAKL - LAX
2 stops43h 45mChina Airlines
Sat 11/2910:45 pmLAX - AKL
2 stops47h 25mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,024
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:50 amAKL - LAX
2 stops26h 38mAir Canada
Wed 11/126:30 pmLAX - AKL
2 stops25h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$1,025

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Auckland 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Auckland

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/29

2:10 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop18h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

11:25 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$670

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Fri 9/12

8:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

11:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$726

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/22

1:55 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

6:59 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops22h 41m

$821

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 10/19

8:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

3:29 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$825

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/4

2:50 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop12h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/4

10:30 pm-8:55 am

Nonstop13h 25m

$841

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/25

11:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

7:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$880

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/10

2:50 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop23h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 11/24

7:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops40h 25m

$910

AucklandLos Angeles

AKL - LAX

AKLLAX

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/4

4:05 pm-9:45 am

1 stop14h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

10:45 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$941

AucklandLas Vegas

AKL - LAS

AKLLAS

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/4

3:50 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop17h 49m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 11/13

11:07 am-9:10 am

1 stop25h 03m

$970

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/4

4:05 pm-8:44 pm

2 stops25h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 1/11

12:50 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$972

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to California (average of $246). Flying from Auckland to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 AKL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland 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 June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Auckland to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Auckland to California, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and China Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

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
8.7
Very good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

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
8.3
Very good
738 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

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
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

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
3,264 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to California. 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 Auckland to California?

    Auckland Intl (AKL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Auckland to California. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Auckland Intl (AKL) from Auckland’s city center.

  • How popular is this Auckland to California flight route?

    The Auckland Intl to California flight path was viewed by 22 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $352 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $426 and Hawaiian Airlines from $428 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Auckland to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Auckland to California consider Auckland Intl - Los Angeles, Auckland Intl - San Francisco or Auckland Intl - Ontario as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from Auckland, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (91%), Delta (91%), Virgin Atlantic( 91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Auckland to California is $393. On average you can expect to pay $3,257. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $670.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland 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 Auckland to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to California (average of $246). Flying from Auckland to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 7 airlines flying from Auckland to California

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Auckland 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$623Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$633Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$666Average$803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$710Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$733Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$789Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Air New ZealandCheapest$858Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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