What airlines fly to New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand from California according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Zealand. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to New Zealand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from California to New Zealand?

The flight from California to New Zealand depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Los Angeles (a popular airport in California) to Auckland (the most popular airport in New Zealand), then the flight time is 12h 50m on average. If you fly from San Francisco (another popular airport in California) to Auckland, then the average flight time is 12h 55m.

How many flights depart from California to New Zealand on average per day?

As of February 2026, there are 25 flights per day flying from California to New Zealand. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00PM, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from California to New Zealand on average per week?

As of February 2026, 178 flights take off from California and land in New Zealand each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 19% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to New Zealand?

Fiji Airways, Delta, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to New Zealand

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to New Zealand?

Prices for flights from California to New Zealand refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to New Zealand?

The number of operators available for flights from California to New Zealand is 9 as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to New Zealand?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to New Zealand.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?

The necessary travel and health documents for your New Zealand trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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10:35 pm - 1:35 pm

LAX

AKL

18h 00m

1 stop

2:50 pm - 1:00 pm

AKL

LAX

18h 10m

1 stop

$542Fiji Airways

Fri, Mar 6 - Thu, Mar 12

11:35 pm - 12:15 am

LAX

AKL

28h 40m

1 stop

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

AKL

LAX

25h 00m

1 stop

$543Fiji Airways

Fri, Mar 13 - Sat, Mar 28

3:49 pm - 11:15 pm

LAS

AKL

36h 26m

2 stops

7:00 am - 7:24 pm

AKL

LAS

31h 24m

2 stops

$632Multiple Airlines

Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 25

10:35 pm - 11:05 pm

LAX

CHC

27h 30m

2 stops

6:15 am - 12:00 pm

CHC

LAX

26h 45m

2 stops

$666Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Fri, Mar 6

7:10 am - 8:35 am

SNA

AKL

28h 25m

2 stops

1:35 pm - 12:20 pm

AKL

SNA

18h 45m

2 stops

$686Delta

Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Mar 11

1:20 pm - 6:50 am

ONT

AKL

46h 30m

2 stops

1:00 pm - 11:44 pm

AKL

ONT

29h 44m

2 stops

$749Delta

Fri, Apr 10 - Thu, Apr 30

6:35 pm - 9:10 am

SNA

AKL

17h 35m

1 stop

2:50 pm - 11:22 am

AKL

SNA

17h 32m

1 stop

$760United Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8

5:55 pm - 9:10 am

SAN

AKL

18h 15m

1 stop

2:50 pm - 9:40 am

AKL

SAN

15h 50m

1 stop

$761United Airlines

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8

6:15 am - 11:00 am

LAS

AKL

31h 45m

1 stop

1:00 pm - 3:59 pm

AKL

LAS

22h 59m

1 stop

$768Air Canada

Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 20

12:45 pm - 11:00 am

SAN

AKL

25h 15m

1 stop

6:10 am - 11:50 am

AKL

SAN

24h 40m

2 stops

$768Air Canada

Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, May 11

United Airlines flights from California to New Zealand

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United Airlines

Feb 10

LAX5:20 pmLos Angeles

18h 50m

1 stop

AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl

Feb 20

AKL3:50 pmAuckland Intl

26h 36m

1 stop

LAX9:26 pmLos Angeles

$646

United Airlines

May 15

LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles

38h 40m

1 stop

AKL7:10 amAuckland Intl

May 23

AKL1:50 pmAuckland Intl

15h 44m

1 stop

LAX10:34 amLos Angeles

$662

United Airlines

Mar 4

SNA6:35 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

17h 35m

1 stop

AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl

Mar 8

AKL2:50 pmAuckland Intl

17h 32m

1 stop

SNA11:22 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$760

Air New Zealand flights from California to New Zealand

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Air New Zealand

Feb 24

SNA6:35 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

17h 35m

1 stop

AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl

Mar 3

AKL3:50 pmAuckland Intl

17h 28m

1 stop

SNA12:18 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$810

Air New Zealand

Feb 18

ONT6:37 pmOntario

17h 33m

1 stop

AKL9:10 amAuckland Intl

Mar 10

AKL2:50 pmAuckland Intl

17h 28m

1 stop

ONT12:18 pmOntario

$825

Air New Zealand

Mar 11

SFO1:20 pmSan Francisco

24h 40m

1 stop

AKL10:00 amAuckland Intl

Mar 16

AKL1:00 pmAuckland Intl

19h 20m

1 stop

SFO12:20 pmSan Francisco

$828

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10:35 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/12

2:50 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$542

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LAX - AKL

LAXAKL

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

11:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop28h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/28

8:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$543

Las VegasAuckland

LAS - AKL

LASAKL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/17

3:49 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops36h 26m

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-7:24 pm

2 stops31h 24m

$632

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LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

10:35 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Christchurch

Fri 3/6

6:15 am-12:00 pm

2 stops26h 45m

$666

Santa AnaAuckland

SNA - AKL

SNAAKL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/21

7:10 am-8:35 am

2 stops28h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/11

1:35 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops18h 45m

$686

OntarioAuckland

ONT - AKL

ONTAKL

Ontario

Fri 4/10

1:20 pm-6:50 am

2 stops46h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/30

1:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops29h 44m

$749

Santa AnaAuckland

SNA - AKL

SNAAKL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/4

6:35 pm-9:10 am

1 stop17h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/8

2:50 pm-11:22 am

1 stop17h 32m

$760

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Sun 3/1

5:55 pm-9:10 am

1 stop18h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/8

2:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop15h 50m

$761

Las VegasAuckland

LAS - AKL

LASAKL

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 3/1

6:15 am-11:00 am

1 stop31h 45m

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/20

1:00 pm-3:59 pm

1 stop22h 59m

$768

San DiegoAuckland

SAN - AKL

SANAKL

San Diego

Fri 3/6

12:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop25h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/11

6:10 am-11:50 am

2 stops24h 40m

$768

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest month to fly to New Zealand from California is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $698, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to New Zealand during the month of March, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $708.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Zealand?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Zealand is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $932. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from California to New Zealand on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,078. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest California to New Zealand flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Zealand from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Zealand for around $882 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Zealand from California for as low as $704 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to New Zealand flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to New Zealand flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$419
Fastest flight time	12h 50m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in New Zealand	70 airports

The best one-way flight to New Zealand from California in the past 72 hours is $419. The best round-trip flight deal from California to New Zealand found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $694.

The fastest flight from California to New Zealand takes 12h 50m

Direct flights go from California to New Zealand every day.

There are 70 airports in New Zealand. From California there are direct flights to Auckland Intl (AKL).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to New Zealand?
Prices for flights from California to New Zealand refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to New Zealand?
The number of operators available for flights from California to New Zealand is 9 as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to New Zealand?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to New Zealand.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?
The necessary travel and health documents for your New Zealand trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to New Zealand?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from California to New Zealand is Boeing 777 (23.21% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 777-300ER (19.47%), Airbus A350-900 (16.81%), and Boeing 777-200/200ER (14.89%).

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Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $137	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 11,855 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $163	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,173 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $312	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,257 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $368	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,698 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air Tahiti Nui	PriceFrom $441	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 75 reviews	Search Air Tahiti Nui flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $518	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 225 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $529	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 988 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $646	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,253 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $758	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 582 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Can stopping save me money on California to New Zealand flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to New Zealand flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to New Zealand?

Fiji Airways, Delta, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to New Zealand

What airlines fly to New Zealand?

How many flights depart from California to New Zealand on average per day?

As of February 2026, there are 25 flights per day flying from California to New Zealand. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00PM, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from California to New Zealand on average per week?

As of February 2026, 178 flights take off from California and land in New Zealand each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 19% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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