Auckland to Los Angeles (AKL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AKL–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air New Zealand, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 6,517 miles in approximately 12h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Air New Zealand | 12 | 77W | 12h05-12h38 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 359 | 12h43 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
AKL: NZDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 10:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
AKL–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AKL to LAX
Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air New Zealand. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
AKL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AKL to LAX ranges from 12 hours 5 minutes to 12 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,517 miles (10,487 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via PPT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.