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$527+ 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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — AKL
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$757
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$527
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$895

Good round-trip deal

$906 or less

Good one-way deal

$690 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 October 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/2610:45 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways
Wed 12/38:00 amAKL - LAX
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/29$758
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:10 pmLAX - AKL
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/32:00 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop23h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$766
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:45 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop28h 00mFiji Airways
Mon 12/82:50 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/29$768
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 12/312:50 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop25h 10mAir Canada
Mon 12/152:00 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop18h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 10/30$771
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/302:10 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop23h 50mAir Canada
Sun 12/142:00 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop23h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$772
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 12/12:10 pmLAX - AKL
2 stops30h 10mAir Canada
Mon 12/152:00 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop18h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 10/29$776
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/86:30 amLAX - AKL
1 stop31h 30mAir Canada
Fri 12/122:00 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop18h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$779
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/306:10 pmLAX - AKL
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/142:00 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop18h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$781
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/86:10 pmLAX - AKL
1 stop19h 50mAir Canada
Mon 12/222:00 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop20h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 10/28$783
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:10 pmLAX - AKL
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/172:00 pmAKL - LAX
1 stop28h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$784
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:40 amSJC - AKL
1 stop23h 55mDelta
Thu 12/112:35 pmAKL - SJC
1 stop24h 43mDelta
Deal found 10/29$837
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/308:55 pmSJC - AKL
1 stop38h 40mDelta
Mon 12/82:35 pmAKL - SJC
1 stop21h 28mDelta
Deal found 10/29$843

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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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to New Zealand that are best for you.

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California

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New Zealand

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseAuckland

SJC - AKL

SJCAKL

San Jose

Mon 2/9

1:20 pm-8:35 am

2 stops22h 15m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/18

2:35 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops22h 56m

$841

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

8:10 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 12/8

1:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops18h 10m

$850

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Sat 11/29

10:25 pm-8:35 am

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/8

2:35 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$882

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

10:25 pm-8:35 am

Nonstop13h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 2/20

2:35 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$882

San JoseAuckland

SJC - AKL

SJCAKL

San Jose

Wed 11/26

1:35 pm-8:35 am

2 stops22h 00m

Auckland Intl

Sat 12/13

2:35 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop19h 43m

$891

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Wed 11/26

5:20 pm-9:10 am

1 stop18h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/22

3:50 pm-10:52 am

1 stop16h 02m

$897

Santa AnaAuckland

SNA - AKL

SNAAKL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/27

7:00 am-8:35 am

2 stops28h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/7

2:35 pm-6:06 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$901

Santa AnaAuckland

SNA - AKL

SNAAKL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/18

9:51 am-8:35 am

2 stops25h 44m

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/28

2:35 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$901

Santa AnaAuckland

SNA - AKL

SNAAKL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 1/18

9:51 am-8:35 am

2 stops25h 44m

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/26

2:35 pm-4:13 pm

2 stops22h 38m

$901

Los AngelesAuckland

LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

9:40 pm-9:10 am

1 stop38h 30m

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/30

3:50 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop23h 02m

$903

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Zealand (average of $329). Flying from California to New Zealand in September is currently the most expensive (average of $684). 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 October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to New Zealand is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to New Zealand flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 18 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Delta, Air New Zealand, and United Airlines can get you from California to New Zealand in just under 18h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 25m. 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 ($527), Alaska Airlines ($593), and Delta ($606).

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to New Zealand (average of $329). Flying from California to New Zealand in September is currently the most expensive (average of $684). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$438Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$488Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$499Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$500Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$518Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$519Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$537Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$551Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$597Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$830Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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