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
Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,149 Return, found 6 hours ago
NZ$1,149
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, 9 Dec from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 16 Dec, priced at NZ$1,149 found 6 hours ago
Fiji Airways
Sun, 15 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,217 Return, found 4 hours ago
NZ$1,217
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sun, 15 Mar from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Sat, 28 Mar, priced at NZ$1,217 found 4 hours ago
Delta
Mon, 27 Apr - Tue, 12 May
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,246 Return, found 5 hours ago
NZ$1,246
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, 27 Apr from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 12 May, priced at NZ$1,246 found 5 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Tue, 12 May
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,246 Return, found 5 hours ago
NZ$1,246
Return
found 5 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 27 Apr from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 12 May, priced at NZ$1,246 found 5 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,246 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$1,246
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon, 11 May from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at NZ$1,246 found 1 hour ago
Air New Zealand
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 18 May
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,246 Return, found 1 hour ago
NZ$1,246
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Mon, 11 May from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Mon, 18 May, priced at NZ$1,246 found 1 hour ago
Air Canada
Thu, 21 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan
AKL
Auckland
SNA
Orange County
NZ$1,249 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$1,249
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, 21 Jan from Auckland to Orange County, returning Mon, 25 Jan, priced at NZ$1,249 found 6 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, 16 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
AKL
Auckland
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$1,256 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$1,256
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, 16 Apr from Auckland to San Francisco, returning Sat, 18 Apr, priced at NZ$1,256 found 4 days ago
United
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,257 Return, found 6 hours ago
NZ$1,257
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, 12 Oct from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Mon, 19 Oct, priced at NZ$1,257 found 6 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, 14 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr
AKL
Auckland
SJC
San Jose
NZ$1,375 Return, found 14 hours ago
NZ$1,375
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, 14 Apr from Auckland to San Jose, returning Sat, 18 Apr, priced at NZ$1,375 found 14 hours ago

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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
Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
AKL
Auckland
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,149 Return, found 6 hours ago
NZ$1,149
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, 9 Dec from Auckland to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 16 Dec, priced at NZ$1,149 found 6 hours ago

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$1,149. 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$1,149 and NZ$1,375. If you were heading one way out of Auckland (AKL), you could have gotten a bargain from just NZ$574.
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$1,149 and NZ$1,375. 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.

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Roundtrip price
from NZ$1,149
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