Cheap Flights to California

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Cheapest Flights to California

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air Canada
Fri, 20 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,080 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$1,080
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, 20 Feb from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 27 Feb, priced at NZ$1,080 found 3 hours ago
Air Canada
Fri, 13 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar
WLG
Wellington
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,103 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,103
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, 13 Mar from Wellington to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 20 Mar, priced at NZ$1,103 found 2 days ago
Fiji Airways
Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
WLG
Wellington
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,172 Return, found 21 hours ago
NZ$1,172
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, 12 Feb from Wellington to Los Angeles, returning Thu, 19 Feb, priced at NZ$1,172 found 21 hours ago
Air Canada
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
AKL
Auckland
SNA
Orange County
NZ$1,180 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,180
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, 1 Mar from Auckland to Orange County, returning Sun, 8 Mar, priced at NZ$1,180 found 2 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, 27 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
AKL
Auckland
SJC
San Jose
NZ$1,180 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$1,180
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, 27 Jan from Auckland to San Jose, returning Wed, 28 Jan, priced at NZ$1,180 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Fri, 6 Mar
AKL
Auckland
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$1,180 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,180
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Auckland to San Francisco, returning Fri, 6 Mar, priced at NZ$1,180 found 1 day ago
Delta
Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,180 Return, just found
NZ$1,180
Return
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, 15 Mar from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 22 Mar, priced at NZ$1,180 just found
Alaska Airlines
Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
AKL
Auckland
OAK
Oakland
NZ$1,190 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,190
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, 29 Jan from Auckland to Oakland, returning Mon, 2 Feb, priced at NZ$1,190 found 3 days ago
Air Canada
Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
AKL
Auckland
SAN
San Diego
NZ$1,230 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,230
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, 5 Mar from Auckland to San Diego, returning Wed, 11 Mar, priced at NZ$1,230 found 1 day ago
Delta
Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
AKL
Auckland
BUR
Burbank
NZ$1,242 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$1,242
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, 19 Oct from Auckland to Burbank, returning Mon, 2 Nov, priced at NZ$1,242 found 3 hours ago

California Flights

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California Flights Information

Airlines serving
Jetstar, Air Canada, Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, United, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Roundtrip price
from NZ$1,080

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to California that have flexible change policies?
By using our smart "No change fee" filter, that's how. Simply type in your travel details, click the "Search" button, then tick the box directly under the "Flexible change policies" subheading (it's on the top left of your screen). Expedia makes it a snap to find flexible and affordable fares to California.
Which airlines fly to California?
Choose from various airlines that fly into or near California. These are some of the best of them:

  • United Airlines - 9 907 flights to or near California each month, including 5 914 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 2 991 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) per month.
  • Delta Air Lines - 6 166 flights to or near California each month, including 4 064 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and 1 222 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) per month.
  • Alaska Airlines - 5 193 flights to or near California each month, including 2 349 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 1 483 flights to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to California?
One of the easiest ways to find cheap tickets to California is to be flexible with your travel dates. Search for your flights, then click "flexible dates" above the results. It'll bring up the cheapest prices for nearby days. The lowest price for a flight to California in the last seven days was NZ$1,080. Booking well ahead of time will usually help you get an even better deal.
How much is a flight to California?
The cost of a round-trip airfare to California in the last seven days ranged between NZ$1,080 and NZ$1,242. If you were heading one way out of Auckland (AKL), you could have gotten a bargain from just NZ$547.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in California?
You've got choices aplenty in California. Once you've worked out where you're headed, picking one of these popular airports will be simple:

  • Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 16 630 flights per month.
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 11 935 flights per month.
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 7 260 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to California?
If you'd prefer to spend your holiday money on having fun in California rather than on getting there, leave early in the week. The most economical day to fly is generally Tuesday, followed by Monday. With many folks travelling over the weekend, Saturday often has the costliest ticket prices.
How much is a plane ticket to California?
In the last seven days, plane fares to California ranged between NZ$1,080 and NZ$1,242. The early bird catches the worm, so secure a cheap flight today.
What is the best time to go to California?
March, April and May are popular months to travel to Los Angeles, one of California's most fascinating cities. Summertime here starts June 20. Temperatures range from 18ºC to 27ºC across this season, so plan your travels around then if you're looking for warmer weather.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to California?
To grab cheap flights to California, try to book during February when prices are at their lowest. When's the most expensive? In the USA, it's December.

Trending flights to California

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air Canada
Fri, 20 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,080 Return, found 3 hours ago
NZ$1,080
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, 20 Feb from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 27 Feb, priced at NZ$1,080 found 3 hours ago
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