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There are 7 ways to get from California to Auckland by plane or bus

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Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Auckland
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1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Auckland (AKL)plane LAX - AKL
16h 55m
$467–2,426
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Auckland
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Auckland (AKL)plane SFO - AKL
17h 11m
$622–2,825
Fly San Diego International Airport to Auckland
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Auckland (AKL)plane SAN - AKL
19h 5m
$3,708–6,512
Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Auckland
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Auckland (AKL)plane SJC - AKL
19h 21m
$813–3,213
Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Auckland
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Auckland (AKL)plane FAT - AKL
21h 38m
$756–2,906
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Whangarei Airport, bus
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane LAX - WRE
2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus
22h 18m
$581–2,175
Fly Oakland International Airport to Auckland
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Auckland (AKL)plane OAK - AKL
19h 8m
$661–2,614

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) flights

33Weekly Planes

15h 46mAverage Duration

$458Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,531.6 km
Duration: 16h 55m

What companies run services between California, USA and Auckland, New Zealand?

American Airlines, Delta, and five other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) 5 times a day.

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Auckland(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Auckland is a large metropolitan city in the North Island of New Zealand. It has an urban population of about It is located in the greater Auckland Region, the area governed by Auckland Council, which includes outlying rural areas and the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, and which has a total population of as of It is the most populous city of New Zealand and the fifth largest city in Oceania. While Europeans continue to make up the plurality of Auckland's population, the city became multicultural and cosmopolitan in the late-20th century, with Asians accounting for 31% of the city's population in 2018. Auckland has the fourth largest foreign-born population in the world, with 39% of its residents born overseas. With its large population of Pasifika New Zealanders, the city is also home to the biggest ethnic Polynesian population in the world. The Māori-language name for Auckland is Tāmaki Makaurau, meaning "Tāmaki desired by many", in reference to the desirability of its natural resources and geography.

Things to do in Auckland

Auckland Zoo(Opens in a new window)

Auckland Zoo is a 16.35 ha zoological garden in Auckland, New Zealand, situated next to Western Springs park not far from Auckland's central business district. It is run by the Auckland Council with the Auckland Zoological Society as a supporting organisation.

Sky Tower(Opens in a new window)

The Sky Tower is an observation and telecommunications tower located at the corner of Victoria and Federal Streets in the Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand. It is 328 m tall, as measured from ground level to the top of the mast, making it the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere and the 23rd tallest tower in the world. It has become an iconic landmark in Auckland's skyline due to its height and unique design.

Auckland War Memorial Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira (or simply the Auckland Museum) is one of New Zealand's most important museums and war memorials. Its collections concentrate on New Zealand history (and especially the history of the Auckland Region), natural history, as well as military history.

Auckland Domain(Opens in a new window)

The Auckland Domain is Auckland's oldest park, and at 75 hectares one of the largest in the city. Located in the central suburb of Grafton, the park contains all of the explosion crater and most of the surrounding tuff ring of the Pukekawa volcano.

Places to stay in Auckland

M Social Hotel Auckland(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park Auckland(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Auckland Rose Park Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

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