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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 13:45 and lands at 01:55
• Latest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 08:30.

The flight takes about 12h 10m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Auckland to Los Angeles:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Auckland to Los Angeles takes 12h 10m, covering 16,865 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Auckland to Los Angeles range from $1,014 to $1,460, with an average of $1,220 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,014 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of $1,220. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,035 return via Vancouver Intl (YVR), compared with $1,327 for direct.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Auckland to Los Angeles flights are:

• Delta: 91% on time
• American Airlines: 91% on time
• Air New Zealand: 65% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $73–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Los Angeles flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Auckland to Los Angeles route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Auckland to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,361, which is 95% above the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Auckland to Los Angeles usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Auckland to Los Angeles route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 16 minutes.

One-stop flights from Auckland to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Nadi (NAN) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Papeete Faaa (PPT) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Nadi (NAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Auckland to Los Angeles route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,171 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,284, a difference of $113. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Auckland and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air New Zealand
• Delta
• American Airlines

Flying via Papeete Faaa (PPT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 25m, compared to 18h 37m via San Francisco (SFO) and 18h 43m via Honolulu (HNL).

Los Angeles is 20 hours behind Auckland (Pacific Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Dodger Stadium, and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Auckland to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Unfortunately, there are no hotels onsite in the airport building, however there are plenty located nearby. The Novotel Auckland Airport is located right beside the international terminal and ibis budget Auckland Airport is also just a stone’s throw away. Both also offer airport shuttles at a surcharge.

A number of airlines including United Airlines, American Airlines and Air New Zealand provide the option to fly directly to Los Angeles. The alternative option is to make a quick stopover in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and use the time to stretch your legs or do some shopping.

Depending on the exact location of your destination in the downtown district, a taxi will cost somewhere between USD 50-60 (≈ NZ$ 73-88). Travellers who prefer to save money can save by using the FlyAway Shuttle bus service, which drives to various hot spots in Los Angeles, including Hollywood. A shuttle fare costs about USD 8 (NZ$ 11.60) to Hollywood.