Cheap flights from California to Auckland from $388

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from California to Auckland. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $76. If you’re not able to fly to Auckland in May, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Auckland during July average around $111.

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Auckland from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $915. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $1,088. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Auckland.

Fly from Los Angeles to Auckland Intl for the best California - Auckland Intl flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Auckland from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Auckland for around $815 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Auckland from California for as low as $718 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Auckland flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Auckland flight.

Qantas Airways, Delta, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Auckland Intl

Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Auckland from California according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Auckland. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Auckland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of July 2026, 12 flights take off from California and land in Auckland each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 10:00PM, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

The number of flights available between California and Auckland is 86 per week as of July 2026. The most frequent departure day is Fri, with 22% of weekly flights leaving on this day.