Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Los Angeles (from: Auckland)

The average price to go to Los Angeles from Auckland airport is $ 1110 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 882 (in november) and $ 1341 (in july), which is a saving of $ 229 or a surplus of $ 232 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $990 to $1042 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Los Angeles before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Los Angeles plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60051 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Los Angeles from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 882, saving $ 229 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1110). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1341).

Flight Auckland-Los Angeles : when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 994 $ 1333 high price
February$ 775 $ 925 good price
March$ 823 $ 966 good price
April$ 1069 $ 1341 very high price
May$ 906 $ 1020 fair price
June$ 929 $ 1093 fair price
July$ 1060 $ 1341 very high price
August$ 909 $ 1029 fair price
September$ 894 $ 1105 fair price
October$ 898 $ 1063 fair price
November$ 763 $ 882 very good price
December$ 985 $ 1219 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Auckland to Los Angeles

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Auckland to Los Angeles range from $573 to $1615. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $574 to $626), 1% at the maximum price (from $1563 to $1615). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $990 to $1042 (14% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Los Angeles flight

There are 9 companies that serve Auckland from Los Angeles airport: Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Delta, Qantas, American Airlines, United, Air Canada, Air Tahiti Nui and Hawaiian Airlines.

Data analysis:

Of the 60051 flights analyzed in previous years, Air New Zealand was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (51% of the time) on the Auckland->Los Angeles route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Auckland-Los Angeles flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 102 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Auckland-Los Angeles flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $37. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $47.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Los Angeles to Auckland departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $45. Conversely, departing from Los Angeles on a friday may cost you an additional $36.


Top prices Auckland-Los Angeles

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → Los Angeles 22-01 to 29-01-2025$ 609 
Auckland → Los Angeles 10-02 to 19-02-2025$ 676 
Auckland → Los Angeles 14-02 to 21-02-2025$ 635 
Auckland → Los Angeles 16-02 to 28-02-2025$ 604 
Auckland → Los Angeles 20-02 to 28-02-2025$ 604 
Auckland → Los Angeles 03-03 to 10-03-2025$ 635 
Auckland → Los Angeles 09-03 to 23-03-2025$ 676 
Auckland → Los Angeles 14-03 to 23-03-2025$ 676 
Auckland → Los Angeles 01-04 to 15-04-2025$ 660 
Auckland → Los Angeles 02-04 to 15-04-2025$ 657 


When to book your flight Auckland - Los Angeles to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Auckland-Los Angeles flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Los Angeles , it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1031 $, which is a saving of 79 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (239 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Auckland to Los Angeles flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1144 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1235), 5 to 6 months ($ 1144), 6 to 7 months ($ 1324), 7 to 8 months ($ 1204)

February

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 778 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 923), 3 to 4 months ($ 913), 4 to 5 months ($ 876), 5 to 6 months ($ 854), 6 to 7 months ($ 811), 7 to 8 months ($ 807), 9 to 10 months ($ 874)

March

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 796 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 959), 5 to 6 months ($ 935), 6 to 7 months ($ 902), 7 to 8 months ($ 845), 8 to 9 months ($ 850), 10 to 11 months ($ 898)

April

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1088 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1324), 4 to 5 months ($ 1295), 5 to 6 months ($ 1302), 6 to 7 months ($ 1225), 8 to 9 months ($ 1130), 9 to 10 months ($ 1207), 10 to 11 months ($ 1198), 11 to 12 months ($ 1197)

May

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 908 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 985), 3 to 4 months ($ 967), 5 to 6 months ($ 1002), 7 to 8 months ($ 967), 8 to 9 months ($ 973), 10 to 11 months ($ 939)

June

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 982 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1052), 3 to 4 months ($ 988), 6 to 7 months ($ 1076), 8 to 9 months ($ 1086), 9 to 10 months ($ 1003), 10 to 11 months ($ 1026)

July

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1112 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1314), 4 to 5 months ($ 1286), 5 to 6 months ($ 1210), 6 to 7 months ($ 1255), 7 to 8 months ($ 1264), 9 to 10 months ($ 1169), 11 to 12 months ($ 1270)

August

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 945 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1003), 3 to 4 months ($ 973), 4 to 5 months ($ 949), 6 to 7 months ($ 994), 7 to 8 months ($ 1008), 8 to 9 months ($ 1004), 9 to 10 months ($ 952), 10 to 11 months ($ 1001)

September

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 951 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1055), 3 to 4 months ($ 1073), 4 to 5 months ($ 1020), 6 to 7 months ($ 991), 7 to 8 months ($ 982), 9 to 10 months ($ 1097)

October

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 963 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 967), 4 to 5 months ($ 988), 5 to 6 months ($ 980), 6 to 7 months ($ 1028), 7 to 8 months ($ 1023), 9 to 10 months ($ 1056)

November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 817 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 827), 3 to 4 months ($ 846), 4 to 5 months ($ 826)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1081 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1159), 3 to 4 months ($ 1194), 4 to 5 months ($ 1143), 5 to 6 months ($ 1172), 6 to 7 months ($ 1093), 7 to 8 months ($ 1189), 9 to 10 months ($ 1199), 10 to 11 months ($ 1214)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Los Angeles are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $64. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $49 more.



Auckland to Los Angeles : flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
December 2024$ 1188
$849 to $2231
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January 2025$ 1188
$609 to $2320
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February 2025$ 796
$604 to $1147
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March 2025$ 794
$604 to $1067
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April 2025$ 995
$657 to $1565
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May 2025$ 856
$641 to $1024
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June 2025$ 930
$794 to $1115
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July 2025$ 1016
$842 to $1228
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August 2025$ 889
$722 to $1073
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September 2025$ 945
$722 to $1107
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October 2025$ 1033
$944 to $1217
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Los Angeles . So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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