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Cheapest flight ticket found	$817
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	13 hrs
Places to go	31
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	336

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Los Angeles to New Zealand flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to New Zealand? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $818. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Auckland.$817 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Auckland International.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $817, select.

Christchurch.$1,148 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Christchurch.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Christchurch on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,148, select.

Wellington.$1,177 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Sat, 3 Apr.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Wellington.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Wellington on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,177, select.

Queenstown.$1,318 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Queenstown.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Queenstown on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,318, select.

Dunedin.$1,759 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with United and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Dunedin.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Dunedin on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,759, select.

Nelson.$2,258 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Nelson.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Nelson on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,258, select.

Kerikeri.$2,552 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Qantas and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Kerikeri.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Kerikeri on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,552, select.

New Plymouth.$2,750 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Tue, 11 May.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in New Plymouth.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from New Plymouth on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,750, select.

Hokitika.$2,777 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Aug, returning Sun, 8 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 1 Aug, arriving in Hokitika.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Hokitika on Sun, 8 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,777, select.

Rotorua.$3,101 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Rotorua.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Rotorua on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,101, select.

Blenheim.$3,315 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 May, returning Fri, 28 May.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Blenheim.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Blenheim on Fri, 28 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,315, select.

Whangarei.$3,407 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Whangarei.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Whangarei on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,407, select.

Invercargill.$3,421 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Invercargill.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Invercargill on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,421, select.

Taupo.$3,467 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Taupo.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Taupo on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,467, select.

Palmerston North.$3,754 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Palmerston North.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Palmerston North on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,754, select.

Tauranga.$3,765 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Tauranga.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Tauranga on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $3,765, select.

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Flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to New Zealand from Los Angeles?

The cheapest flight from Los Angeles to New Zealand costs $817.

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When is it the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to New Zealand?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to New Zealand is October. See if any of these flights in October suit you.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to New Zealand flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Los Angeles to New Zealand is Los Angeles to Auckland International. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $817.

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

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to New Zealand from Los Angeles is Qantas.

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Cheapest flights to New Zealand from Los Angeles

How to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand

$817 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Los Angeles to New Zealand.
That fare will get you from Los Angeles to Auckland International in Auckland.
$445 is the lowest price for a one-way journey.
Not fixed on a destination? Let the lowest fares decide. Select 'New Zealand' in the 'To' field to find the best deals by city.
New Zealand has roughly five international airports, so you'll have your pick of arrival options.
Select 'Add nearby airports' to expand your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your departure and destination cities.
Book early. You'll have more times, airlines and routes to pick from. Wait too long and you're likely to be left with limited options and higher costs.
Get notified when fares change by setting up a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app to get the latest updates on your phone.

Best time to fly from Los Angeles to New Zealand

If budget is a priority, October is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight from Los Angeles to New Zealand.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to fly in general, with prices dipping during midweek when it's quieter.
April, October and November mark the peak travel season in New Zealand, with April the most popular of the three. Go then for a livelier experience and plenty going on.
For a less hectic trip, June, August and September are a reliable choice. August is the quietest month.

Flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand: what to expect

When flying from Los Angeles, you can depart from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
At least one airport in New Zealand can be reached on a nonstop flight from Los Angeles.
Roughly 15 direct flights operate each week between Los Angeles and cities across New Zealand.
These are the leading airlines that fly this route:
The most popular route from Los Angeles to New Zealand is to Auckland.
The average journey on this route comes in at around 13 hours 15 minutes.

Popular places to visit in New Zealand

Auckland

A leading destination for Los Angeles to New Zealand flights, this city in Auckland Region lands at the top of the must-visit list. From Rangitoto Island and Rangitoto Summit to Mt. Wellington, the attractions just keep coming.
Auckland International Airport (AKL) handles the majority of international flights into Auckland.
When you're ready to choose your base, check out the range of hotels in Auckland.

Christchurch

ChristChurch Cathedral, Christchurch Botanic Gardens and International Antarctic Centre are among the first things worth making time for in this Canterbury Region city.
Christchurch Airport (CHC) is the city's main airport.
Browse hotels in Christchurch and find a stay that matches your plans.

Wellington

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Botanic Garden and Weta Workshop are standout sights to cross off while you're in this corner of Wellington Region.
Wellington Airport (WLG) is the main airport for flights into the city.
Whether you want something no frills or full of flair, hotels in Wellington offer options for every kind of trip.

Visiting New Zealand for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Entry rules can often change, so check whether you'll need a visa or any other type of documentation before you travel. Your airline, travel agent or the local consulate or embassy will have the latest details.
The local currency is the New Zealand dollar (NZD).
Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, which has a population of about 5.3 million.
Travelling around this destination can involve crossing into different time zones. Depending on where you are, standard local time ranges from UTC+12 to UTC+12.
For a warmer trip to New Zealand, consider travelling in February.
Temperatures are often coolest around July.
You can expect more rain in September, while February is typically drier.
Want to line up your Los Angeles to New Zealand flight with a big occasion? Headline events worth planning around include Waitangi Day national commemorations, Matariki Maori New Year celebrations and the Aotearoa NZ Festival of the Arts.

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New Zealand hotels and car hire

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