International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Auckland
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Auckland Airport (AKL). 6,516 miles, connecting flights only.
LAX to AKL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,516 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 13h 25mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 19h aheadAuckland vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Auckland
Round trips from $549
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 2.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Auckland
No nonstop service: 2 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Melbourne (MEL)QF1 airline
- Brisbane (BNE)QF1 airline
- Nadi (NAN)FJ1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Auckland (AKL)Connecting flights only · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Auckland (AKL)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Auckland (AKL)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Auckland (AKL)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between LAX and AKL. Every itinerary connects, most often through MEL, BNE or NAN, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $549; September 2026 is the most expensive at $734 and up, a difference of $185 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Auckland is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 19 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Los Angeles to AucklandLos Angeles to Auckland: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Auckland?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) takes 13h 25m of flying plus a layover, usually 16h 25m or more door to door across 6,516 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to AKL?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Los Angeles (LAX) and Auckland (AKL). The most common connections are through MEL, BNE and NAN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Auckland?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Auckland (AKL), starting at $549 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Auckland flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Auckland?
Auckland is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and AKL on Pacific/Auckland time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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