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$353+ Cheap flights from California to New Zealand

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AKL
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$706
(oojo)

One-way from

$353
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$968

Good round-trip deal

$886 or less

Good one-way deal

$636 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/2811:55 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop27h 50mFiji Airways
mié. 11/128:00 amAKL - LAX
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/10$706
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/111:45 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
sáb. 11/152:10 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/12$707
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/111:25 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop28h 20mFiji Airways
mié. 10/88:00 amAKL - SFO
1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/12$743
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.
lun. 11/1010:00 amSAN - AKL
1 stop25h 55mDelta
mié. 11/262:50 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop15h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/11$792
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/101:10 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
sáb. 11/293:50 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop29h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$799
This Fareboom 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/235:55 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/64:20 pmAKL - SAN
2 stops24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$802
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.
jue. 11/2010:30 pmLAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mDelta
lun. 12/82:50 pmAKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/11$845
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.
mar. 10/216:36 pmONT - AKL
1 stop17h 34mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/23:50 pmAKL - ONT
1 stop22h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$860
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/2911:55 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/253:20 pmAKL - LAX
Nonstop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$862
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/1711:25 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/29:40 amCHC - SFO
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$865
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/1711:55 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/301:50 pmCHC - LAX
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$865
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/114:50 pmLAS - AKL
2 stops29h 10mAir Canada
sáb. 11/226:15 amAKL - LAS
2 stops30h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$872

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to New Zealand 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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to New Zealand that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

mar. 10/28

11:55 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Auckland Intl

mié. 11/12

8:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop24h 50m

$706

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

sáb. 11/1

11:45 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Christchurch

sáb. 11/15

2:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop18h 40m

$707

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

mié. 10/1

11:25 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Auckland Intl

mié. 10/8

8:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$743

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

lun. 11/10

5:15 pm-9:10 am

1 stop18h 55m

Auckland Intl

lun. 12/1

3:50 pm-10:04 am

1 stop15h 14m

$792

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

sáb. 11/29

10:05 am-8:55 am

2 stops25h 50m

Auckland Intl

sáb. 12/13

2:50 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop25h 06m

$796

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

jue. 10/23

5:55 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Auckland Intl

jue. 11/6

4:20 pm-8:06 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$802

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

jue. 11/20

10:30 pm-8:55 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

mar. 12/9

2:50 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop12h 10m

$845

OntarioAuckland

ONT - AKL

ONTAKL

Ontario

mar. 10/21

6:36 pm-8:10 am

1 stop17h 34m

Auckland Intl

dom. 11/2

3:50 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop22h 44m

$860

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

vie. 8/29

11:55 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Auckland Intl

jue. 9/25

3:20 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop14h 30m

$862

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

vie. 10/17

11:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Christchurch

dom. 11/2

9:40 am-1:25 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$865

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Best time to book a flight from California to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to New Zealand

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from California to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 CA to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 junio 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 2.8 - 5.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 junio 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to New Zealand, such as Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Korean Air. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.

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

    Flights from California to New Zealand have been viewed 19 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to New Zealand are Fiji Airways ($353), Delta ($556), and American Airlines ($560).

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to New Zealand?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from California to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 10 airlines flying from California to New Zealand

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to New Zealand. 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$357Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$399Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air CanadaCheapest$430Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$471Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
DeltaCheapest$486Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$512Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$520Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$537Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$551Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$857Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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