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Flights from Auckland to Los Angeles

Nonstop flights from Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX) take about 13h 37m (10,487 km). American Airlines, Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui fly it. Lowest fare seen: $373 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Los Angeles

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Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Auckland to Los Angeles

Carriers on AKL–LAX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Air New Zealandnonstop fare seen✈ Air Tahiti Nuinonstop fare seen

Auckland to Los Angeles fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $348 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$50831 Oct 2026 · Air New Zealand$491 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$4901 Nov 2026 · Air New Zealand$429 · 1 stop1 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$3757 Dec 2026 · American Airlines$371 · 1 stop9 Dec 2026 · American Airlines
Jan 2027$12201 Jan 2027 · American Airlines$819 · 1 stop1 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$34810 Feb 2027 · American Airlines—
Apr 2027—$663 · 1 stop3 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $348 in February 2027, against $429 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Auckland to Los Angeles, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Los Angeles

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USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Auckland to Los Angeles flights

How long is the flight from Auckland to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 13h 37m, covering 10,487 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Auckland from Los Angeles by air?
The great-circle distance between Auckland International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is 10,487 km (6,516 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Auckland to Los Angeles?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the AKL–LAX route include American Airlines, Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Auckland to Los Angeles cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on AKL–LAX was $373 USD with American Airlines (nonstop), departing 24 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Los Angeles?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $348 one-way, against $819 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from New Zealand to USA?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter USA visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
USA is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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