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How to get fromNew Zealand to Los Angelesby plane or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from New Zealand to Los Angeles by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Tauranga Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane TRG - LAX
    15h 35m
    $371–1,229

  2. Fly from Auckland

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane AKL - LAX
    15h 23m
    $358–1,317

  3. Fly from Wellington

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane WLG - LAX
    17h 53m
    $612–1,720

  4. Fly from Palmerston

    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PMR - LAX
    17h 39m
    $469–1,615

  5. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ROT - LAX
    20h 7m

  6. Fly from Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CHC - LAX
    18h 19m
    $370–1,416

  7. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane WRE - LAX
    21h 16m
    $368–1,244

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,505.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 35m

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

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 4 times a day.

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