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$359+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AKL
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$718
(oojo)

One-way from

$359
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$719

Good round-trip deal

$886 or less

Good one-way deal

$556 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 May 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/216:10 amSMF - AKL
1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/43:50 pmAKL - SMF
1 stop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$643
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 10/1711:55 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Thu 10/302:05 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/30$718
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 10/1511:55 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Sat 10/253:10 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/29$722
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 10/1711:55 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/306:15 amCHC - LAX
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$797
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 10/1311:55 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/218:15 pmAKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$807
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/291:50 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop21h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/138:15 pmAKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$824
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 10/271:55 pmONT - AKL
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/73:50 pmAKL - ONT
1 stop19h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$827
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/710:35 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/147:45 pmAKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$828
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1810:55 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop24h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 7/21:25 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop20h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$832
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/511:30 pmLAX - AKL
Nonstop13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/213:50 pmAKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$847
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1711:25 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Wed 11/193:10 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/30$854
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2310:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops19h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 7/75:00 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$864

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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 May 1, 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

SacramentoAuckland

SMF - AKL

SMFAKL

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/21

6:10 am-8:10 am

1 stop30h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/4

3:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop14h 35m

$643

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

11:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sat 10/25

3:10 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$722

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Mon 10/13

11:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/21

8:15 pm-12:20 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$807

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 7/29

1:50 pm-6:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/13

8:15 pm-1:20 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$824

OntarioAuckland

ONT - AKL

ONTAKL

Ontario

Mon 10/27

1:55 pm-9:10 am

1 stop23h 15m

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/7

3:50 pm-2:41 pm

1 stop19h 51m

$827

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

10:35 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/14

7:45 pm-12:50 pm

Nonstop12h 05m

$828

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Wed 6/18

10:55 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/2

1:25 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$832

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Sat 10/25

10:30 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/1

1:50 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop12h 10m

$847

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Fri 10/17

11:25 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/19

3:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$854

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Mon 6/23

5:15 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/7

6:35 am-11:20 am

2 stops23h 45m

$863

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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 May 1, 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 May 1, 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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

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
1,186 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

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
1,068 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

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
732 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

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
852 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

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

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

    Flights from California to New Zealand have been viewed 22 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 ($359), Delta ($522), and Air New Zealand ($557).

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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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$399Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air CanadaCheapest$430Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$471Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
DeltaCheapest$486Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$520Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$523Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$537Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$551Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$572Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$860Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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