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Summary info about California flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $560 |
|---|---|
Best Return Price | $1,061 |
Fastest flight time | 12h 05m |
Operated By | 5 airlines |
Cheapest flights to cities in California
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Useful information for your flight to California
Get up-to-date answers for some of the most frequently asked questions regarding flying to California
For prices as low as $117/pp, you can find flights to California depending on where you are departing from. On average, flights to California cost $1,132/pp.
The majority of momondo users who fly to California tend to spend time in Los Angeles, which is visited 67% more often than other cities. When flying to Los Angeles, the most popular airport to fly into is Los Angeles Airport.
For the quickest drive from an arrival airport to Disneyland Park, fly into Santa Ana Airport or Los Angeles Airport, which are closest to the area.
When visiting California, the majority of people tend to find Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park and Mammoth Mountain to be the most notable landmarks in the area.
California typically has a temperature range from 14 °C(January) to 23 °C(July). Those looking to avoid rain and/or snow while visiting California should plan their trip in July, August, or June, as these months are relatively less likely to have precipitation.
Air New Zealand is the most popular airline offering flights to California, with 37% of our users opting to fly with them when travelling to California. Other popular options include Virgin Australia and Fiji Airways. There are a total of 15 different airlines flying to California.
If you’re flying from a popular airport in New Zealand, such as Auckland Intl or Christchurch, and flying into the most popular airport in California (Los Angeles), then you can expect flight times to average 12h 05m and 18h 25m, respectively.
Flights to California have been found on momondo for as low as $599 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be $2,699 and anything for $2,673 or less is a good deal. $12,445 is the most expensive flight we’ve seen in the past week, though you may be able to avoid this price depending on what airport you fly from, what airline you choose, and how far in advance you book your flights.
Consider booking a flight to California on a Thursday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Sunday is another low-cost option. Try to avoid booking your flight to California on Friday, which tends to be the most expensive day of the week.
Can I fly to California from New Zealand right now?
Most visitors from New Zealand need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter California.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New Zealand must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to California.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New Zealand are not required to quarantine after entering California.
Documents
Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher - Travelers are required to obtain a Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher confirming their place in a managed isolation facility before boarding a flight to New Zealand.
Online Travel Declaration - Complete the Travel Declaration process to obtain a Travel Pass prior to arrival in New Zealand.
Can I fly back to New Zealand from California?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from California must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to New Zealand.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from California are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.
Popular cities and sights
Looking to visit California? Check out these cities and spend time seeing some of the most popular sights in California.
Los Angeles
California
STAPLES Center
Venice Beach
Los Angeles Convention Center
Hollywood Bowl
Dodger Stadium
San Francisco
California
Union Square
Fisherman's Wharf
Moscone Center
Alcatraz
AT&T Park
San Diego
California
Gaslamp Quarter
SeaWorld San Diego
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego Zoo
SDCCU Stadium
San Jose
California
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
SAP Center
Winchester Mystery House
Civic Auditorium
SAP Center at San Jose
Santa Barbara
California
Santa Barbara Bowl
Old Mission Santa Barbara
West Beach
Santa Barbara Zoo
Leadbetter Beach
Palm Springs
California
Palm Springs Convention Center
Palm Springs Air Museum
Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway
Plaza Theatre
Palm Springs Art Museum
Sacramento
California
Arco Arena
Sacramento Zoo
Sacramento Convention Center
Memorial Auditorium
Crocker Art Museum
Oakland
California
Oakland Coliseum
Oracle Arena
Jack London Square
Oakland Convention Center
Paramount Theatre
Santa Ana
California
Bowers Museum
Jerome Park
Old Orange County Courthouse
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Redding
California
Win-River Casino
Sundial Bridge
Waterworks Park
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
San Luis Obispo
California
Dallidet Adobe and Gardens
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Fremont Theater
Alex G. Spanos Stadium
Los Angeles
California
STAPLES Center
Venice Beach
Los Angeles Convention Center
Hollywood Bowl
Dodger Stadium
San Francisco
California
Union Square
Fisherman's Wharf
Moscone Center
Alcatraz
AT&T Park
San Diego
California
Gaslamp Quarter
SeaWorld San Diego
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego Zoo
SDCCU Stadium
San Jose
California
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
SAP Center
Winchester Mystery House
Civic Auditorium
SAP Center at San Jose
Santa Barbara
California
Santa Barbara Bowl
Old Mission Santa Barbara
West Beach
Santa Barbara Zoo
Leadbetter Beach
Palm Springs
California
Palm Springs Convention Center
Palm Springs Air Museum
Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway
Plaza Theatre
Palm Springs Art Museum
Sacramento
California
Arco Arena
Sacramento Zoo
Sacramento Convention Center
Memorial Auditorium
Crocker Art Museum
Oakland
California
Oakland Coliseum
Oracle Arena
Jack London Square
Oakland Convention Center
Paramount Theatre
Santa Ana
California
Bowers Museum
Jerome Park
Old Orange County Courthouse
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Redding
California
Win-River Casino
Sundial Bridge
Waterworks Park
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
San Luis Obispo
California
Dallidet Adobe and Gardens
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Fremont Theater
Alex G. Spanos Stadium
Los Angeles
California
STAPLES Center
Venice Beach
Los Angeles Convention Center
Hollywood Bowl
Dodger Stadium
San Francisco
California
Union Square
Fisherman's Wharf
Moscone Center
Alcatraz
AT&T Park
San Diego
California
Gaslamp Quarter
SeaWorld San Diego
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego Zoo
SDCCU Stadium
San Jose
California
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
SAP Center
Winchester Mystery House
Civic Auditorium
SAP Center at San Jose
Santa Barbara
California
Santa Barbara Bowl
Old Mission Santa Barbara
West Beach
Santa Barbara Zoo
Leadbetter Beach
Palm Springs
California
Palm Springs Convention Center
Palm Springs Air Museum
Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway
Plaza Theatre
Palm Springs Art Museum
Sacramento
California
Arco Arena
Sacramento Zoo
Sacramento Convention Center
Memorial Auditorium
Crocker Art Museum
Oakland
California
Oakland Coliseum
Oracle Arena
Jack London Square
Oakland Convention Center
Paramount Theatre
Santa Ana
California
Bowers Museum
Jerome Park
Old Orange County Courthouse
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Redding
California
Win-River Casino
Sundial Bridge
Waterworks Park
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
San Luis Obispo
California
Dallidet Adobe and Gardens
Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
Fremont Theater
Alex G. Spanos Stadium
Recent flights found to popular cities in California
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Flights to San Francisco
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These routes have the cheapest flights to California found by momondo users in New Zealand
| Departing | Destination | Best Time | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | Los Angeles | 12h 05m | $1,061 |
| Christchurch | Los Angeles | 15h 20m | $1,247 |
| Wellington | Los Angeles | 19h 10m | $1,247 |
| Auckland | San Jose | 21h 24m | $1,306 |
| Auckland | San Francisco | 12h 00m | $1,392 |
| Christchurch | San Francisco | 16h 20m | $1,442 |
| Wellington | San Francisco | 17h 10m | $1,456 |
| Auckland | Sacramento | 22h 16m | $1,700 |
| Blenheim | San Francisco | 18h 20m | $1,754 |
| Queenstown | San Francisco | 22h 25m | $1,855 |
| Palmerston North | San Francisco | 42h 40m | $1,896 |
| Queenstown | Los Angeles | 24h 35m | $1,929 |
| Hamilton | San Francisco | 36h 25m | $2,130 |
| Wellington | San Jose | 23h 39m | $2,412 |
| Auckland | Ontario | 15h 50m | $2,507 |
| Wellington | Santa Ana | 26h 11m | $2,555 |
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