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How to get fromAuckland to Palm Desertby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Palm Desert by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane AKL - PSP
    17h 57m
    $400–1,367

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane AKL - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 9m
    $393–1,270

  3. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AKL - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    21h

Auckland (AKL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration17h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,623.4 mi
  • Duration: 17h 57m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 4 times a day.

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