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Top Deals on flights from Auckland to Los Angeles

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

May 14

AKL
25h 10m
SYD

May 14

LAX
American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

May 20

LAX
19h 35m
SYD

May 22

AKL

as low as

$801

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Air Tahiti Nui Logo
Air Tahiti Nui

Dec 24

AKL
14h 40m
Direct

Dec 24

LAX
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
Air Tahiti Nui

Jan 1

LAX
17h 55m
Direct

Jan 3

AKL

as low as

$811

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 14

AKL
19h 10m
SYD

May 14

LAX
United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

May 17

LAX
12h 50m
Direct

May 19

AKL

as low as

$828

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 5

AKL
19h 10m
SYD

May 5

LAX
United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

May 28

LAX
15h 48m
SFO

May 30

AKL

as low as

$1054

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Alaska Airlines Logo
Alaska Airlines

Mar 11

AKL
17h 20m
HNL

Mar 11

LAX
Alaska Airlines Logo
Alaska Airlines

Mar 17

LAX
16h 50m
HNL

Mar 18

AKL

as low as

$1267

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Qantas Logo
Qantas

Feb 4

AKL
12h 10m
Direct

Feb 4

LAX
Qantas Logo
Qantas

Feb 10

LAX
13h 35m
Direct

Feb 12

AKL

as low as

$1278

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

EVA Air Logo
EVA Air

Jul 14

AKL
30h 50m
TPE

Jul 14

LAX
EVA Air Logo
EVA Air

Aug 28

LAX
25h 40m
TPE

Aug 30

AKL

as low as

$1610

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Air Tahiti Nui Logo
Air Tahiti Nui

Jul 14

AKL
14h 35m
Direct

Jul 14

LAX
Fiji Airways Logo
Fiji Airways

Sep 2

LAX
43h 15m
NAN
SYD

Sep 5

AKL

as low as

$2256

Top Deals on flights from Christchurch to Los Angeles

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Fiji Airways Logo
Fiji Airways

Jan 21

CHC
18h 50m
NAN

Jan 21

LAX
Fiji Airways Logo
Fiji Airways

Feb 4

LAX
17h 35m
NAN

Feb 6

CHC

as low as

$913

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 2

CHC
33h 55m
MEL

May 3

LAX
United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

May 8

LAX
22h 50m
MEL

May 10

CHC

as low as

$957

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 2

CHC
33h 55m
MEL

May 3

LAX
United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

May 8

LAX
42h 50m
MEL
AKL

May 11

CHC

as low as

$957

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 21

CHC
27h 30m
SYD

May 21

LAX
American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

May 28

LAX
20h 55m
SYD

May 30

CHC

as low as

$1043

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Aug 17

CHC
15h 20m
AKL

Aug 17

LAX
Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Aug 31

LAX
16h 15m
AKL

Sep 2

CHC

as low as

$1252

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Jan 21

CHC
15h 15m
AKL

Jan 21

LAX
Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Feb 4

LAX
16h 15m
AKL

Feb 6

CHC

as low as

$1259

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

China Eastern Logo
China Eastern

Jun 5

CHC
36h 30m
SYD
PVG

Jun 6

LAX
China Eastern Logo
China Eastern

Jul 10

LAX
40h 50m
PVG
SYD

Jul 13

CHC

as low as

$3295

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

LATAM Airlines Group Logo
LATAM Airlines Group

Jun 5

CHC
36h 55m
AKL
SCL

Jun 6

LAX
LATAM Airlines Group Logo
LATAM Airlines Group

Jul 10

LAX
35h 20m
SCL
AKL

Jul 12

CHC

as low as

$9904

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

All Nippon Airways Logo
All Nippon Airways

Jun 4

CHC
31h 20m
SYD
HND

Jun 4

LAX
All Nippon Airways Logo
All Nippon Airways

Jul 10

LAX
40h 25m
HND
SYD

Jul 12

CHC

as low as

$11830

Top Deals on flights from Queenstown to Los Angeles

Queenstown, NZ (ZQN) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Jetstar Logo
Jetstar

May 15

ZQN
36h 5m
AKL

May 16

LAX
Delta Air Lines Logo
Delta Air Lines

May 20

LAX
19h 55m
SYD

May 22

ZQN

as low as

$836

Queenstown, NZ (ZQN) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Delta Air Lines Logo
Delta Air Lines

May 15

ZQN
17h 5m
AKL
LAX

May 16

LAX
Delta Air Lines Logo
Delta Air Lines

May 20

LAX
38h 55m
SYD
ZQN

May 22

ZQN

as low as

$836

Queenstown, NZ (ZQN) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Oct 15

ZQN
17h 45m
AKL

Oct 15

LAX
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
Air Tahiti Nui

Oct 30

LAX
23h 55m
AKL

Nov 1

ZQN

as low as

$1187

Queenstown, NZ (ZQN) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 12

ZQN
SYD
LAX

May 12

LAX
Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 20

LAX
39h
SYD
ZQN

May 22

ZQN

as low as

$1448

Queenstown, NZ (ZQN) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 7

ZQN
SYD
LAX

May 7

LAX
Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 10

LAX
39h
SYD
ZQN

May 12

ZQN

as low as

$1452

Queenstown, NZ (ZQN) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 12

ZQN
SYD
LAX

May 12

LAX
Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 20

LAX
59h 15m
MEL
AKL
ZQN

May 23

ZQN

as low as

$1474

Queenstown, NZ (ZQN) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

May 9

ZQN
SYD
LAX

May 9

LAX
American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

May 13

LAX
39h
SYD
ZQN

May 15

ZQN

as low as

$1506

Queenstown, NZ (ZQN) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 10

ZQN
SYD
LAX

May 10

LAX
Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 14

LAX
62h 30m
MEL
AKL
ZQN

May 17

ZQN

as low as

$1516

Queenstown, NZ (ZQN) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

May 15

ZQN
16h 55m
AKL
LAX

May 16

LAX
Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

May 20

LAX
35h 40m
AKL
ZQN

May 22

ZQN

as low as

$1585

Queenstown, NZ (ZQN) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

May 7

ZQN
SYD
LAX

May 7

LAX
American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

May 10

LAX
39h
SYD
ZQN

May 12

ZQN

as low as

$1601

Queenstown, NZ (ZQN) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Fiji Airways Logo
Fiji Airways

May 15

ZQN
19h 35m
AKL
NAN
LAX

May 16

LAX
Fiji Airways Logo
Fiji Airways

May 20

LAX
57h 10m
NAN
AKL
ZQN

May 23

ZQN

as low as

$1870

Queenstown, NZ (ZQN) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

May 15

ZQN
4h 20m
CHC
AKL
LAX

May 15

LAX
Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

May 20

LAX
35h 40m
AKL
ZQN

May 22

ZQN

as low as

$1915

Top Deals on flights from Wellington to Los Angeles

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 15

WLG
27h 25m
SYD

May 15

LAX
American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

Jul 28

LAX
22h 40m
SYD
AKL

Jul 30

WLG

as low as

$1018

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Fiji Airways Logo
Fiji Airways

Apr 30

WLG
NAN
LAX

Apr 30

LAX
Fiji Airways Logo
Fiji Airways

May 9

LAX
39h 15m
NAN
WLG

May 11

WLG

as low as

$1053

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

Apr 29

WLG
24h 48m
MEL
SFO

Apr 29

LAX
United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

May 6

LAX
21h 15m
MEL

May 8

WLG

as low as

$1054

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Fiji Airways Logo
Fiji Airways

Apr 30

WLG
NAN
LAX

Apr 30

LAX
Fiji Airways Logo
Fiji Airways

May 9

LAX
55h 55m
NAN
AKL
WLG

May 12

WLG

as low as

$1102

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

May 21

WLG
8h 15m
CHC
BNE
LAX

May 21

LAX
American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

May 28

LAX
39h 15m
SYD
WLG

May 30

WLG

as low as

$1146

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 21

WLG
8h 25m
SYD
LAX

May 21

LAX
Qantas Logo
Qantas

May 28

LAX
39h 15m
SYD
WLG

May 30

WLG

as low as

$1335

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

May 21

WLG
1h 25m
AKL
LAX

May 21

LAX
Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

May 28

LAX
34h 30m
AKL
WLG

May 30

WLG

as low as

$1373

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

May 21

WLG
25m
AKL
LAX

May 21

LAX
Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

May 28

LAX
37h 35m
AKL
NPE
WLG

May 30

WLG

as low as

$1603

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

EVA Air Logo
EVA Air

May 21

WLG
15h 15m
BNE
TPE
LAX

May 22

LAX
EVA Air Logo
EVA Air

May 28

LAX
74h 55m
TPE
BNE
WLG

May 31

WLG

as low as

$1714

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Cathay Pacific Logo
Cathay Pacific

Apr 30

WLG
16h
AKL
HKG
LAX

Apr 30

LAX
Cathay Pacific Logo
Cathay Pacific

May 9

LAX
63h 50m
HKG
AKL
WLG

May 12

WLG

as low as

$2388

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Jetstar Logo
Jetstar

Aug 11

WLG
59h 50m
AKL
DOH

Aug 13

LAX
Qatar Airways Logo
Qatar Airways

Aug 25

LAX
43h 45m
DOH
AKL

Aug 28

WLG

as low as

$2439

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - Los Angeles, US (LAX)

Emirates Logo
Emirates

May 21

WLG
22h 20m
SYD
DXB
LAX

May 22

LAX
Emirates Logo
Emirates

May 28

LAX
55h 15m
DXB
SYD
WLG

May 30

WLG

as low as

$2440

Top Deals on flights from Auckland to San Francisco

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Air Tahiti Nui Logo
Air Tahiti Nui

Dec 20

AKL
LAX
SFO

Dec 20

SFO
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
Air Tahiti Nui

Jan 1

SFO
42h 36m
LAX
AKL

Jan 3

AKL

as low as

$847

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Air Tahiti Nui Logo
Air Tahiti Nui

Dec 20

AKL
19h 50m
LAX

Dec 20

SFO
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
Air Tahiti Nui

Jan 1

SFO
21h 36m
LAX

Jan 3

AKL

as low as

$847

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

May 17

AKL
23h 20m
SYD

May 17

SFO
American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

Jun 25

SFO
36h 20m
LAX
BNE

Jun 27

AKL

as low as

$1142

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Fiji Airways Logo
Fiji Airways

Dec 20

AKL
NAN
SFO

Dec 20

SFO
Fiji Airways Logo
Fiji Airways

Jan 1

SFO
39h 30m
NAN
AKL

Jan 3

AKL

as low as

$1158

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Air Tahiti Nui Logo
Air Tahiti Nui

Dec 20

AKL
PPT
LAX
SFO

Dec 20

SFO
Air Tahiti Nui Logo
Air Tahiti Nui

Jan 1

SFO
42h 36m
LAX
AKL

Jan 3

AKL

as low as

$1295

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Delta Air Lines Logo
Delta Air Lines

Dec 19

AKL
LAX
SFO

Dec 19

SFO
Delta Air Lines Logo
Delta Air Lines

Jan 2

SFO
39h 10m
LAX
AKL

Jan 4

AKL

as low as

$1437

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

Dec 20

AKL
3h 44m
DFW
SFO

Dec 20

SFO
American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

Jan 1

SFO
48h 7m
LAX
AKL

Jan 3

AKL

as low as

$1446

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

Dec 22

AKL
SFO

Dec 22

SFO
United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

Dec 30

SFO
33h 55m
AKL

Jan 1

AKL

as low as

$1454

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Dec 22

AKL
SFO

Dec 22

SFO
Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Dec 30

SFO
33h 55m
AKL

Jan 1

AKL

as low as

$1454

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

Dec 22

AKL
CHC
SFO

Dec 22

SFO
United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

Dec 30

SFO
33h 55m
AKL

Jan 1

AKL

as low as

$1457

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Dec 22

AKL
HNL
SFO

Dec 22

SFO
Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Dec 30

SFO
37h 44m
LAX
AKL

Jan 1

AKL

as low as

$1475

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Qantas Logo
Qantas

Dec 20

AKL
LAX
SFO

Dec 20

SFO
Qantas Logo
Qantas

Jan 1

SFO
39h 21m
LAX
AKL

Jan 3

AKL

as low as

$1499

Top Deals on flights from Christchurch to San Francisco

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Jun 8

CHC
17h 15m
WLG
AKL

Jun 8

SFO
Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Jun 15

SFO
16h 20m
AKL

Jun 17

CHC

as low as

$1321

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Cathay Pacific Logo
Cathay Pacific

Jan 21

CHC
27h 40m
HKG

Jan 21

SFO
Cathay Pacific Logo
Cathay Pacific

Feb 4

SFO
28h 25m
HKG

Feb 6

CHC

as low as

$1764

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Jetstar Logo
Jetstar

Jun 24

CHC
52h 35m
MEL
SGN

Jun 25

SFO
Fiji Airways Logo
Fiji Airways

Jul 11

SFO
46h 50m
NAN
MEL

Jul 14

CHC

as low as

$3250

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Jetstar Logo
Jetstar

Jun 24

CHC
52h 35m
MEL
SGN

Jun 25

SFO
Vietnam Airlines Logo
Vietnam Airlines

Jul 11

SFO
46h 35m
SGN
MEL

Jul 14

CHC

as low as

$3317

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

China Eastern Logo
China Eastern

Apr 25

CHC
59h 30m
SYD
PVG

Apr 27

SFO
China Eastern Logo
China Eastern

May 2

SFO
32h 25m
PVG
SYD

May 4

CHC

as low as

$3326

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Jun 25

CHC
21h 51m
AKL
LAX

Jun 25

SFO
Air Canada Logo
Air Canada

Jul 11

SFO
32h 35m
YVR
SYD

Jul 13

CHC

as low as

$4063

Top Deals on flights from Queenstown to San Francisco

Queenstown, NZ (ZQN) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Air Canada Logo
Air Canada

Jun 6

ZQN
36h 45m
BNE
YVR

Jun 7

SFO
Air Canada Logo
Air Canada

Jun 13

SFO
26h 45m
YVR
SYD

Jun 15

ZQN

as low as

$2357

Top Deals on flights from Wellington to San Francisco

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Aug 28

WLG
22h 45m
AKL
NAN

Aug 28

SFO
Fiji Airways Logo
Fiji Airways

Sep 11

SFO
36h 40m
NAN
AKL

Sep 14

WLG

as low as

$1054

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

Jun 8

WLG
21h 5m
MEL

Jun 8

SFO
United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

Jun 15

SFO
20h 20m
BNE

Jun 17

WLG

as low as

$1289

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Jun 8

WLG
15h
AKL

Jun 8

SFO
Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Jun 15

SFO
15h 35m
AKL

Jun 17

WLG

as low as

$1291

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Jun 8

WLG
15h
AKL

Jun 8

SFO
Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Jun 22

SFO
15h 35m
AKL

Jun 24

WLG

as low as

$1297

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Qantas Logo
Qantas

Jun 9

WLG
20h 50m
SYD

Jun 9

SFO
Qantas Logo
Qantas

Jun 16

SFO
21h 15m
SYD

Jun 18

WLG

as low as

$1365

Wellington, NZ (WLG) - San Francisco, US (SFO)

Air Canada Logo
Air Canada

May 3

WLG
37h 25m
SYD
YVR

May 4

SFO
Air Canada Logo
Air Canada

May 9

SFO
24h 15m
YVR
BNE

May 11

WLG

as low as

$2367

Top Deals on flights from Auckland to San Diego

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Diego, US (SAN)

United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

May 26

AKL
5h 36m
BNE
SFO
SAN

May 26

SAN
United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

May 30

SAN
36h 43m
SFO
AKL

Jun 1

AKL

as low as

$1548

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Diego, US (SAN)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

May 26

AKL
SFO
SAN

May 26

SAN
Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

May 30

SAN
57h 25m
SFO
AKL

Jun 2

AKL

as low as

$1935

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Diego, US (SAN)

United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

May 26

AKL
SFO
SAN

May 26

SAN
United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

May 30

SAN
36h 43m
SFO
AKL

Jun 1

AKL

as low as

$1938

Auckland, NZ (AKL) - San Diego, US (SAN)

United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

May 26

AKL
24h 39m
BNE
SFO
SAN

May 27

SAN
United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

May 30

SAN
50h 35m
YVR
SYD
AKL

Jun 1

AKL

as low as

$4270

Top Deals on flights from Christchurch to San Diego

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Diego, US (SAN)

United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

Jul 24

CHC
5h 41m
MEL
SFO
SAN

Jul 24

SAN
United Airlines Logo
United Airlines

Jul 31

SAN
46h 36m
LAX
AKL
CHC

Aug 2

CHC

as low as

$1485

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Diego, US (SAN)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Jul 24

CHC
2h 51m
AKL
LAX
SAN

Jul 24

SAN
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Air New Zealand

Jul 31

SAN
46h 36m
LAX
AKL
CHC

Aug 2

CHC

as low as

$1494

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Diego, US (SAN)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Jul 24

CHC
5h 51m
AKL
LAX
SAN

Jul 24

SAN
Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Jul 31

SAN
46h 36m
LAX
AKL
CHC

Aug 2

CHC

as low as

$1507

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Diego, US (SAN)

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American Airlines

Jul 24

CHC
17h 6m
BNE
LAX
PHX
SAN

Jul 25

SAN
American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

Jul 31

SAN
55h 58m
PHX
LAX
SYD
CHC

Aug 3

CHC

as low as

$1546

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Diego, US (SAN)

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Qantas

Jul 24

CHC
4h 6m
BNE
LAX
SAN

Jul 24

SAN
Qantas Logo
Qantas

Jul 31

SAN
44h 54m
SFO
SYD
CHC

Aug 2

CHC

as low as

$1547

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Diego, US (SAN)

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American Airlines

Jul 24

CHC
17h 6m
BNE
LAX
PHX
SAN

Jul 25

SAN
American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

Jul 31

SAN
68h
DFW
MEL
CHC

Aug 3

CHC

as low as

$1609

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Diego, US (SAN)

American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

Jul 24

CHC
9h 39m
SYD
DFW
SAN

Jul 24

SAN
American Airlines Logo
American Airlines

Jul 31

SAN
46h 52m
DFW
SYD
CHC

Aug 2

CHC

as low as

$1612

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Diego, US (SAN)

Air Canada Logo
Air Canada

Jul 24

CHC
5h 53m
BNE
YVR
SAN

Jul 24

SAN
Air Canada Logo
Air Canada

Jul 31

SAN
55h 45m
YVR
BNE
CHC

Aug 3

CHC

as low as

$2446

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Diego, US (SAN)

Air New Zealand Logo
Air New Zealand

Jul 24

CHC
24h 53m
BNE
YVR

Jul 24

SAN
Air Canada Logo
Air Canada

Jul 31

SAN
35h 10m
YVR
SYD

Aug 2

CHC

as low as

$2559

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Diego, US (SAN)

Air Canada Logo
Air Canada

Jul 24

CHC
5h 53m
BNE
YVR
SAN

Jul 24

SAN
Air Canada Logo
Air Canada

Jul 31

SAN
54h 10m
YVR
SYD
CHC

Aug 2

CHC

as low as

$2559

Christchurch, NZ (CHC) - San Diego, US (SAN)

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Emirates

Jul 24

CHC
25h 19m
DXB
SFO
SAN

Jul 25

SAN
Emirates Logo
Emirates

Jul 31

SAN
73h 11m
SFO
DXB
CHC

Aug 3

CHC

as low as

$3039

Good to Know

Essential information to help you plan your flight from New Zealand to California

Cheapest Flight

$801

The lowest price we found in the last two weeks, departing May 14 and returning May 22

Airline AA1 stop ‧ 25h 10m ‧ economy

Fastest Flights

$1454

The fastest flight that we found in the last two weeks, departing Dec 22 and returning Jan 1

Airline UA1 stop ‧ ‧ economy

Cheapest Flight Round-trip

$801

Cheapest price found in the last 14 days, departing May 14 and returning May 22

Airline AA1 stop ‧ 25h 10m ‧ economy

Cheapest Layover airport

$1485

The cheapest layover airport to San Diego is currently $1485

Airline UA3 stops ‧ 5h 41m ‧ economy

Best Arrival airport

$847

The best arrival airport to San Francisco is currently $847

Airline TN1 stop ‧ 19h 50m ‧ economy

Best Departure airport

$847

The best departure airport to San Francisco is currently $847

Airline TN1 stop ‧ 19h 50m ‧ economy

Cheapest Airline

$847

The cheapest airline to San Francisco is currently $847

Airline TN1 stop ‧ 19h 50m ‧ economy

Frequently Asked Questions

Which airports in California can I fly into from New Zealand?

From New Zealand, most flights arrive at Los Angeles International Airport due to its extensive long-haul services. San Francisco International Airport also handles direct flights and is a major gateway for the region. Other airports like San Diego and Sacramento may have seasonal or connecting flights and can sometimes offer lower fares, especially during off-peak seasons.

How long is the flight from New Zealand to California?

Flights from Auckland to Los Angeles or San Francisco typically take around 12 to 13 hours non-stop. One-stop options via Asian or Australian hubs can take 15 to 20 hours total, depending on layovers. Return flights are similar in duration.

Are there direct flights from New Zealand to California?

Yes. Non-stop flights from Auckland to Los Angeles and San Francisco are available on several airlines. Other California airports generally require one-stop flights, often connecting through major hubs in Asia or the US, with total travel times ranging from 14 to 20 hours depending on connections.

Which airports in New Zealand are best for flying to California?

Auckland Airport is the main hub for flights from New Zealand to California, offering direct services to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Smaller airports like Wellington or Christchurch generally require connecting flights through Auckland or other international hubs.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Zealand to California?

Flights from New Zealand to California are generally cheapest during late winter and early spring, from February to April, with midweek departures often more affordable. Booking several months in advance can also help secure lower fares.

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

For flights from New Zealand to California, booking 3 to 6 months early is advisable, especially for summer and holiday travel.

Do I need a visa to travel from New Zealand to California?

New Zealand citizens can typically travel to California under the US ESTA program for short visits, but visa requirements depend on your nationality and travel purpose. Always check the latest official US government travel advisories before your trip.

How easy is it to travel within California after I arrive?

California offers extensive domestic flights connecting major airports like Los Angeles International, San Francisco, and San Diego. Trains and buses also serve key routes, with LAX and SFO providing the best access for onward travel to various parts of the state.

What is the baggage allowance on flights from New Zealand to California?

Baggage allowances from New Zealand to California vary by airline and fare class. Basic economy fares may not include checked baggage, while standard international economy typically includes at least one checked bag. Premium cabins offer more generous baggage allowances.

Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights from New Zealand to California?

Flights from New Zealand to California commonly offer Economy, Premium Economy, and lie-flat Business class, especially on long-haul routes operated by major airlines.

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