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$312+ 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AKL
Apr 26 — May 31
Sun 4/26
Sun 5/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to New Zealand

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 March 27, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2611:00 pm
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 10m
Air Tahiti Nui
Thu 6/43:15 pm
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop14h 35m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/24$590
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/511:00 pm
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 10m
Air Tahiti Nui
Sun 5/103:35 pm
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop14h 15m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/22$591
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/511:00 pm
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 10m
Air Tahiti Nui
Thu 5/73:15 pm
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop14h 35m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/24$594
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 6/1211:00 pm
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 10m
Air Tahiti Nui
Sun 6/213:35 pm
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop14h 15m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/24$603
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 5/511:00 pm
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 10m
Air Tahiti Nui
Thu 5/283:15 pm
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop14h 35m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/24$607
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 5/2411:00 pm
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 10m
Air Tahiti Nui
Sun 5/313:35 pm
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop14h 15m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/24$610
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 5/511:00 pm
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 10m
Air Tahiti Nui
Sun 5/173:35 pm
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop14h 15m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/23$611
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2411:00 pm
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 10m
Air Tahiti Nui
Thu 4/303:15 pm
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop14h 35m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/23$615
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/211:55 pm
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sat 5/167:00 am
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/26$616
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1511:00 pm
LAX
-
AKL
1 stop18h 10m
Air Tahiti Nui
Sun 5/243:35 pm
AKL
-
LAX
1 stop14h 15m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/24$617
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 5/87:40 pm
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/173:35 pm
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops34h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$641
This Air Tahiti Nui deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 4/287:40 pm
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops21h 30m
Air Tahiti Nui
Sun 5/103:35 pm
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops35h 05m
Air Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/23$645

Find 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 March 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$590
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$312
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$696

Good round-trip deal

$901 or less

Good one-way deal

$614 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to New Zealand that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Thu 5/7

3:15 pm-6:50 am

1 stop20h 35m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/14

1:00 pm-12:17 pm

2 stops18h 17m

$889

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 5/17

10:35 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Christchurch

Sun 6/7

9:40 am-1:55 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$1,000

Santa AnaAuckland

SNA - AKL

SNAAKL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-6:50 am

2 stops28h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/16

1:00 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops27h 54m

$1,130

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

6:30 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/30

12:20 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$1,168

BurbankAuckland

BUR - AKL

BURAKL

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-6:50 am

2 stops28h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/16

1:00 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$1,180

BurbankAuckland

BUR - AKL

BURAKL

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 5/11

4:50 pm-6:50 am

2 stops43h 00m

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/18

1:00 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,192

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

11:00 pm-12:10 pm

Nonstop18h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/10

3:35 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,193

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/10

11:30 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 6/28

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,196

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

10:05 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/10

9:05 am-12:55 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,222

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 6/14

11:30 pm-12:20 am

1 stop29h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 6/25

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$1,246

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Best time to book a flight from California to New Zealand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Zealand from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Zealand (average of $305). Flying from California to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $549). 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 March 27, 2026.

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to New Zealand. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flights from California to New Zealand have been viewed 29 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to New Zealand?

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Qantas Airways can get you from California to New Zealand in just under 18h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 45m. 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 ($254), United Airlines ($312), and Air Canada ($313).

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Zealand (average of $305). Flying from California to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $549). 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 March 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$117Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$137Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$441Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Air CanadaCheapest$499Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$518Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$520Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$526Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$632Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$646Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$761Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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