How popular is this California to New Zealand flight route?

Flights from California to New Zealand have been viewed 14 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from California to New Zealand?

Delta, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines can get you from California to New Zealand in just under 13h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h. There are 6512 mi between California and New Zealand. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 ($385), American Airlines ($520), and Delta ($530).

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.

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).

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to New Zealand?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 22 days in advance, which can save you up to 97% on flights from California to New Zealand compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 22 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $997. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,275.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to New Zealand?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand from California. Users have commonly found prices around $915 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $353. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

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Popular in	December
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Average price	$1,065
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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 September 15, 2025.

Mon 9/2211:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop28h 10mFiji Airways

Tue 9/303:10 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/13

$648

Mon 11/310:45 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways

Wed 11/268:00 amAKL - LAX

1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/14

$650

Wed 10/111:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Thu 10/233:10 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/13

$652

Wed 10/1511:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop27h 50mFiji Airways

Thu 10/233:10 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/14

$654

Mon 9/1511:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Mon 9/222:10 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/15

$655

Wed 10/111:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Mon 10/208:00 amAKL - LAX

1 stop24h 55mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/13

$657

Tue 10/2111:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Wed 11/58:00 amAKL - LAX

1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/14

$659

Tue 10/2811:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop27h 50mFiji Airways

Tue 11/43:10 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/13

$670

Wed 10/2911:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop27h 50mFiji Airways

Wed 11/58:00 amAKL - LAX

1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/14

$671

Fri 9/1911:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Mon 9/293:10 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/14

$672

Tue 9/3011:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Mon 3/163:00 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/13

$673

Mon 12/110:45 pmLAX - CHC

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/156:15 amCHC - LAX

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$754

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Thu 11/610:25 pmLAX - AKL

Nonstop13h 10mDelta

Thu 11/202:35 pmAKL - LAX

Nonstop12h 15mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$748

Tue 10/149:35 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways

Tue 10/214:55 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/14

$749

Tue 10/286:10 pmSAN - AKL

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/47:00 amAKL - SAN

2 stops26h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$814

Thu 12/46:00 amLAS - AKL

1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/173:50 pmAKL - LAS

1 stop24h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$855

Mon 12/18:10 pmLAX - CHC

2 stops21h 05mAir New Zealand

Mon 12/152:00 pmCHC - LAX

1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/13

$905

Mon 12/17:12 amSFO - AKL

1 stop17h 08mAlaska Airlines

Sat 12/1311:30 pmAKL - SFO

1 stop16h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$1,051

Mon 10/2710:25 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 11/104:35 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop18h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/13

$750

Thu 10/3010:25 pmLAX - AKL

Nonstop13h 10mDelta

Sat 11/82:35 pmAKL - LAX

Nonstop12h 15mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$798

Mon 10/276:38 pmONT - AKL

1 stop17h 32mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/103:50 pmAKL - ONT

1 stop22h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$856

Fri 11/2810:25 pmLAX - AKL

Nonstop13h 10mDelta

Mon 12/82:35 pmAKL - LAX

Nonstop12h 15mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$798

Thu 12/410:50 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Sat 12/203:50 pmAKL - LAX

Nonstop12h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/15

$802

Mon 11/174:01 pmSAN - AKL

1 stop20h 09mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/203:50 pmAKL - SAN

1 stop18h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$863

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Mon 9/1511:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Mon 9/222:10 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/15

$655

Fri 9/1911:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Sun 9/283:10 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/14

$672

Mon 9/2211:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop28h 10mFiji Airways

Tue 9/303:10 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/13

$648

Tue 9/3011:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Mon 3/163:00 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/13

$673

Wed 10/111:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Thu 10/233:10 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/14

$652

Wed 10/111:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Mon 10/208:00 amAKL - LAX

1 stop24h 55mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/13

$657

Wed 10/1511:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop27h 50mFiji Airways

Wed 10/292:50 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop18h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/13

$654

Tue 10/2111:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Wed 11/58:00 amAKL - LAX

1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/14

$659

Wed 10/2211:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways

Wed 11/123:10 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/13

$677

Tue 10/2811:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop27h 50mFiji Airways

Tue 11/43:10 pmAKL - LAX

1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/13

$670

Tue 10/2810:18 amLAS - AKL

2 stops41h 27mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/43:10 pmAKL - LAS

2 stops23h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$765

Wed 10/2911:55 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop27h 50mFiji Airways

Wed 11/58:00 amAKL - LAX

1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/14

$671

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Tue 2/1710:45 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/13

$385

Tue 2/310:45 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/14

$445

Mon 2/1610:45 pmLAX - CHC

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$457

Thu 2/1910:45 pmLAX - CHC

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$489

Mon 12/810:45 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop28h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$520

Tue 10/2811:50 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop28h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$521

Tue 12/210:45 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop27h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$522

Fri 12/511:30 pmLAX - AKL

Nonstop13h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/12

$523

Tue 11/252:20 pmLAX - AKL

2 stops21h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$525

Wed 11/1210:05 pmSFO - AKL

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/13

$526

Sat 11/1510:45 pmLAX - AKL

1 stop27h 55mFiji Airways

Deal found 9/14

$526

Sun 2/110:45 pmLAX - CHC

2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$526

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Thu 11/6

10:25 pm-8:35 am

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/20

2:35 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop12h 15m

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Tue 10/14

9:35 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 00m

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Tue 10/21

4:55 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop19h 45m

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Mon 10/27

10:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 25m

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4:35 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop18h 55m

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Los Angeles

Thu 10/30

10:25 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/8

2:35 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$798

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LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Fri 11/28

10:25 pm-8:35 am

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/8

2:35 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$798

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

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Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

10:25 pm-8:35 am

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/16

2:35 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$798

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Thu 12/4

10:50 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sat 12/20

3:50 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop12h 10m

$802

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Tue 10/28

6:10 pm-12:25 am

2 stops34h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/4

7:00 am-12:03 pm

2 stops26h 03m

$814

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

10:35 pm-7:50 am

Nonstop13h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/5

2:35 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$848

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Tue 11/18

10:25 pm-8:35 am

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/1

2:35 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$848

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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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Weekly flight availability from California to New Zealand

The most flights from USCA to NZ0 are scheduled on a Sunday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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How popular is this California to New Zealand flight route?
Flights from California to New Zealand have been viewed 14 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from California to New Zealand?
Delta, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines can get you from California to New Zealand in just under 13h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h. There are 6512 mi between California and New Zealand. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 ($385), American Airlines ($520), and Delta ($530).
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.
How can I find direct flights from California to New Zealand?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to New Zealand.
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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$488	Average$911	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Air Canada	Cheapest$499	Average$868	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Air Tahiti Nui	Cheapest$500	Average$1,147	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time73%
Delta	Cheapest$501	Average$1,020	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$518	Average$966	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
American Airlines	Cheapest$519	Average$722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$537	Average$1,146	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$551	Average$1,249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$572	Average$1,272	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$835	Average$1,438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%

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