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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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AKL
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$753
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$374
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$924

Good round-trip deal

$796 or less

Good one-way deal

$664 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 August 1, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 11/210:05 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Sun 11/168:00 amAKL - SFO
1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/30$715
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sun 11/308:38 amSFO - AKL
2 stops29h 22mAir Canada
Sun 12/282:00 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop19h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 7/31$738
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 12/44:30 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/173:50 pmAKL - LAX
Nonstop12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$753
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 11/310:45 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop28h 00mFiji Airways
Fri 11/73:10 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/30$757
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:10 pmLAX - AKL
2 stops27h 50mAir Canada
Mon 11/176:15 amAKL - LAX
2 stops26h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$768
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/216:10 pmLAX - AKL
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/12:00 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop18h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$773
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 11/196:10 pmSAN - AKL
2 stops27h 50mAir Canada
Wed 12/32:00 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop24h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 7/31$778
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 11/56:38 pmONT - AKL
1 stop17h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/213:50 pmAKL - ONT
1 stop17h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$788
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 12/55:45 pmSAN - AKL
1 stop18h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/133:50 pmAKL - SAN
1 stop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$791
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/164:19 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops35h 21mAir Canada
Tue 11/256:10 amCHC - SFO
2 stops27h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$811
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Wed 11/196:10 amCHC - LAX
2 stops26h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$811
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sun 10/266:00 amONT - AKL
2 stops29h 35mDelta
Fri 11/142:35 pmAKL - ONT
2 stops30h 11mDelta
Deal found 7/31$818

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 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

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

4:19 pm-11:00 am

1 stop21h 41m

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/9

2:00 pm-10:39 am

1 stop17h 39m

$528

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 11/2

10:05 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/16

8:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$715

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

6:00 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/2

2:00 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$753

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Mon 10/13

11:55 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 10/26

8:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$765

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Wed 11/19

6:10 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/3

2:00 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop24h 24m

$778

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Thu 10/30

6:10 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/9

7:00 am-11:53 am

2 stops25h 53m

$787

OntarioAuckland

ONT - AKL

ONTAKL

Ontario

Wed 11/5

6:38 pm-9:10 am

1 stop17h 32m

Auckland Intl

Fri 11/21

3:50 pm-12:37 pm

1 stop17h 47m

$788

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Fri 12/5

5:45 pm-9:10 am

1 stop18h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 12/13

3:50 pm-10:40 am

1 stop15h 50m

$791

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Mon 10/27

6:10 pm-12:30 am

2 stops34h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/9

6:15 am-1:24 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$804

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

6:10 pm-12:40 am

2 stops33h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 11/19

6:10 am-11:53 am

2 stops26h 43m

$811

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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 August 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.

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 August 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air, and Korean Air from California to New Zealand have to say. 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
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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
8.6
Very good
68 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,220 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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
754 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very good
68 reviews

Crew

9.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

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.

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

    Flights from California to New Zealand have been viewed 13 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 ($374), Delta ($430), and American Airlines ($496).

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

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

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

    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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$357Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$399Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air CanadaCheapest$430Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$471Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$501Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$519Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$535Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$537Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$551Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$837Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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