How long does a flight from Auckland to Los Angeles take?

Direct flights take on average 12h 05m to travel the 6,512 miles between Auckland and Los Angeles.

How many flights are there between Auckland and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 direct flights that take off from Auckland and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 12h 09m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 18 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Los Angeles?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Los Angeles was £270 for a one-way ticket and £531 for a return.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Los Angeles?

For Auckland to Los Angeles, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Auckland, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

What’s the earliest departure time from Auckland to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Auckland at 14:45 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 06:05.

What’s the latest departure time from Auckland to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Auckland to Los Angeles jets off at 20:20 and lands at 11:25.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Auckland to Los Angeles?

American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Auckland to Los Angeles flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Los Angeles?

The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Los Angeles flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Los Angeles?

There are direct flights from Auckland to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Los Angeles?

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Los Angeles is February , where tickets cost £540 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £754 and £722 respectively.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Los Angeles?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Los Angeles.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Los Angeles?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Los Angeles?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Los Angeles?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from Auckland to Los Angeles delayed?

Weekly flights between Auckland and Los Angeles historically see delays in approximately 26% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 150 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Los Angeles flights?

Based on our data, Delta have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 13% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Los Angeles flights?

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Auckland and Los Angeles?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Auckland to Los Angeles?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Auckland to Los Angeles were found on Delta (£531) and Fiji Airways (£533).

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Los Angeles?

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure , which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Los Angeles?

Yes , flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £555 on average.

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Los Angeles?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now. Flights to Los Angeles from Auckland usually cost between £560 and £736 in December. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £531 on Delta (24 Dec–3 Apr).

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You can fly direct with Air New Zealand, Delta, and American Airlines. Average duration is 12h 09m

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Cheapest • 14% price drop

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Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Los Angeles

Thu, 24 Dec - Sat, 3 Apr

14:45 - 06:05AKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles

12h 20mdirect

22:25 - 06:50LAX Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

13h 25mdirect

£531Delta

Sat, 6 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb

14:50 - 12:00AKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 10m1 stop Nadi

22:35 - 00:15LAX Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 40m1 stop Nadi

£533Fiji Airways

Sat, 6 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb

14:45 - 06:04AKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles

12h 19mdirect

22:50 - 08:55LAX Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

13h 05mdirect

£533Delta

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

14:45 - 06:04AKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles

12h 19mdirect

22:50 - 08:55LAX Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

13h 05mdirect

£534Delta

Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

14:45 - 06:04AKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles

12h 19mdirect

22:50 - 08:55LAX Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

13h 05mdirect

£535Delta

Fri, 4 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec

14:00 - 22:31AKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles

29h 31m1 stop Vancouver Intl

07:20 - 11:00LAX Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 40m1 stop Vancouver Intl

£593Air Canada

Fri, 4 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

14:00 - 22:31AKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles

29h 31m1 stop Vancouver Intl

07:20 - 11:00LAX Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 40m1 stop Vancouver Intl

£596Air Canada

Sat, 19 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan

16:05 - 09:45AKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles

14h 40m1 stop Papeete Faaa

22:45 - 13:40LAX Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

17h 55m1 stop Papeete Faaa

£608Air Tahiti Nui

Thu, 19 Nov - Tue, 22 Dec

17:35 - 12:00AKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles

15h 25m1 stop Nadi

22:35 - 13:35LAX Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

18h 00m1 stop Nadi

£616Fiji Airways

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

14:50 - 12:00AKL Auckland Intl-LAX Los Angeles

18h 10m1 stop Nadi

17:15 - 13:35LAX Los Angeles-AKL Auckland Intl

23h 20m2 stops Honolulu Nadi

£626Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Auckland to Los Angeles? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Auckland to Los Angeles departing in December.
What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Los Angeles? The average price of all round-trip flights from Auckland to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.: For Auckland to Los Angeles, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Auckland, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Los Angeles? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost £540 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £754 and £722 respectively.
Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Los Angeles? The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.: Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £555 on average.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Los Angeles? To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.: To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Los Angeles?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Los Angeles was £270 for a one-way ticket and £531 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Auckland to Los Angeles?
American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Auckland to Los Angeles flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Los Angeles?
The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Auckland to Los Angeles flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Los Angeles?
There are direct flights from Auckland to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Los Angeles?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Los Angeles.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Los Angeles?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Los Angeles?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Los Angeles?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Auckland? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £505 or less one-way.

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