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How to get fromLos Angeles to Aucklandby plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Auckland by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane LAX - AKL
    16h 55m
    $617–1,726

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Whangarei Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane plane LAX - WRE
    2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    22h 10m
    $581–1,975

  3. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SAN - AKL
    22h 19m
    $674–2,188

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kerikeri Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kerikeri Airport (KKE)plane plane LAX - KKE
    2. Take the bus from Kerikeri to Auckland - Centralbus bus
    24h 42m
    $610–2,017

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Auckland

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SBA - AKL
    23h 55m
    $687–2,076

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane LAX - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua to Papakurabus bus
    23h 57m
    $587–2,006

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$557Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,531.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 55m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Auckland, New Zealand?

American Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Auckland (AKL) 4 times a day.

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